What are the current requirements for passports in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean?
Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States. Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate.). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. See the Department of Homeland Security’s Ready, Set.. Go! for more information on the changing travel requirements. All persons traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport book or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. All persons traveling by land and sea outside of the United States are required to present a passport book/card, or other valid travel documents to enter or re-enter the United States. U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air, land or sea. The Passport
