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Identification Required for travel outside of the United States

Posted Friday, May 27th, 2005 by Justin

Beginning January 1, 2006 a United States citizen will be required to have a passport for any countries other than Mexico, Canada, San Juan or the US Virgin Islands. As of December 31, 2007 passports will be required for travel to any destination outside of the United States.

U.S. Citizens must adhere to the following:

Proper travel documentation is required at departure and throughout the trip, and is the individual responsibility of the traveler to have the proper documentation to travel. Any guest traveling without proper documentation will be denied travel by the carrier.

ALL United States citizens traveling outside of the United States must produce proof of citizenship in the form of a valid passport, or if traveling to Mexico and Canada, a certified birth certificate (normally from the County courthouse where you were born).

Valid Passports are the preferred form of identification. State-issued certified copies of birth certificates with the raised seal (from the county in which you were born) will only be valid for specified countries until specified dates. Please see the new Travel Initiative Requirements to verify countries and dates.

Married women traveling with a certified birth certificate must have a copy of their marriage license, showing their name change if they are not traveling with a passport.

Beginning January 1, 2006 a United States citizen will be required to have a passport for any countries other than Mexico, Canada, San Juan or the US Virgin Islands. As of December 31, 2007 passports will be required for travel to any destination outside of the United States.

Children: All guests 16 years of age and older must provide an official photo I.D. (government issued) and a passport, or certified birth certificate, except as indicated below. As previously advised, failure to comply with this important security measure will result in the traveler being denied boarding at departure if he or she lacks proper documentation. No refund would be provided. No exceptions will be made.

NOTE: If a child (under 18) is traveling with only one parent outside of the U.S. borders, then a certified permission letter from the birth parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Refer to the U.S. State Department Travel Information website for more information.

Other Nationalities:
Canadian citizens, in general, must have a valid passport.
U.S. Resident Aliens need an Alien resident Card and an applicable passport. Resident Aliens and Aliens must contact the appropriate consulate, U.S. Embassy and U.S. Immigration office to inquire about necessary travel documentation.
Non-U.S. citizens should check with the visiting country/s requirements.

The vendors assume no responsibility for advising the guest of immigration requirements.

Posted by Justin in Travel

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