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Passport Requirements
* * * TRAVEL / PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS * * *
All U.S. Citizens, born or naturalized, now require a valid passport for traveling and exiting or re-entering the United States. This includes travel to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada. If you are a U.S. Citizen, and do not possess a valid passport, please contact the State Department for the passport agency nearest you. U.S. Citizens may call: 1-877-487-2778 to speak with someone at the National Passport Information Center (NPIC). Please be patient when calling NPIC, as it may take anywhere between 5 to 20 minutes to speak with a live person.
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Required Identification: A passport is the ONLY valid form of identification that will be accepted to exit and re-enter the United States. Birth certificates, affidavits, voters registrations, and other such documents, will no longer be accepted forms of identification, and may present a problem when traveling abroad or re-entering the United States.
Note: Some countries require that your passport be valid for up to 3 to 6 months from the date of travel, and some airlines may not allow you to board the aircraft if traveling to these destinations. This is not a U.S. mandate, so please contact the nearest consulate office for the country to which you are traveling and the airline company if you have any questions.
All U.S. Legal Residents, who are not Citizens, will need a "white passport" or re-entry permit to travel and re-enter the United States. Other documents may also be required. U.S. residents should contact the nearest consulate office for their native country to learn what travel documents are needed for them to travel and re-enter the United States. For additional information, U.S. Residents can also call the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at 1-800-375-5283.
U.S. Citizens and legal residents who are currently living or traveling abroad should contact or visit the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance. They can also try calling the State Department at (202) 501-4444 in the event of an emergency or for general information. Access Emergency & General Travel Information online now
Other Restrictions: On August 10, 2006, the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) announced new restrictions for all travelers. Initially, no types of liquids or gels were being allowed on board any aircraft. These restrictions have since eased and changed, but have not been eliminated. We urge our clients to remain informed about these and all other travel restrictions before traveling. Please visit the TSA Website for additional and up-to-date information.
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