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Passports
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Get a Passport Now 
 Brief information about new passport requirements for 2007 for travelers to and from the U.S. "All travelers will be required to have passports -- including U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. by air from throughout the Western Hemisphere -- on January 23, 2007." Also includes material about sea and land travel, and links to official passport sites for U.S., Canadian, and Mexican citizens. From the Travel Industry Association and Travel Business Roundtable. http://getapassportnow.com Topics: Travel Last updated Dec 18, 2006 New Requirements for Travelers
Overview and brief facts about the new law that by January 1, 2008 will require that "travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States." Some material also in Spanish and French. From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html Topics: Law by Subject, Travel Last updated Jan 25, 2006 Passports for U.S. Citizens
Courtesy of the U.S. Department of State, this efficient online government service lets you download a passport application, get a list of passport office locations, and find out what else you need to get that little blue booklet. Also provides information on reporting and replacing lost or stolen passports, renewals, fees, and minors. http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html Topics: Travel Last updated Jan 5, 2005 Way to Go Guide
This collection of travel articles and tools contains tips for finding discounted hotel rooms and for other bargain hunting, suggestions for booking a flight and applying for or renewing a passport, and making phone choices while traveling overseas. The "Best of the Web" section contains websites for travel booking, cruises, frequent-flier miles, tourism, and more. From The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2007/02/01/LI2007020101155.html Topics: Transportation, Travel Last updated Mar 19, 2007 Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
The WHTI "requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. ... WHTI will go into effect June 1, 2009 for land and sea travel into the U.S." Find information about current travel documents (such as passports and enhanced driver's licenses) and requirements. The site notes that you should "allow several weeks" for new document processing. From U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. http://www.getyouhome.gov/ Topics: Travel Last updated Apr 13, 2009 |
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