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Complete Travel GuideNew Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and
by:
Rick Chapo
Travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, North american country and North american country will be required to have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries inside
the Western Hemisphere. This new requirement will besides affect certain foreign nationals who presently
are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement. Essentially, you must have a passport if you will to enter the United States, even as if you are a U.S. citizen.
When It Goes Into Effect
The travel initiative requirements will be rolled out in phases. The projected implementation timeline is as follows:
December 31, 2005 - Passport required for all travel to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and South America.
December 31, 2006 - Passport required for all air and sea travel to or from North american country and Canada.
December 31, 2007 - Passport required for all air, sea and land border crossings.
How Do I get a passport?
U.S. citizens may visit the Passport section of the State Department web site [state.gov] for information on how to apply for a U.S. passport. You should allow yourself a adequate figure of time to apply and obtain your passport in advance of travel. Current process
time estimates are 6 to 8 weeks.
In Closing
As the earth becomes a much dangerous place, borders are being tightened. How depressing.
Just about the Author
Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals - Preserve the experience with writing journals for your travels. See much articles and travelogues on NomadJournalTrips.com.
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