Saturday, May 30, 2009

Get your passports ready

May 29, 2009

On June 1, 2009, the borders officially become borders and a passport or equivalent documentation is required to enter the US from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda due to The Western Hemispheres Travel Initiative.

US PASSPORT

US PASSPORT CARD — valid only for land/sea travel

ENHANCED DRIVER’S LICENSE: Michigan, New York, Vermont, Washington, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec isssue “enhanced licenses” which serve as proof of identity and citizenship and can be used by sea and land.

TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAM CARDS: Which require an interview and fingerprinting.

FAST card provides expedited travel to pre-approved commercial truck drivers through dedicated border crossing lanes into Canada and Mexico.

NEXUS card (US/CANADA) provides access to dedicated border crossing lanes, expedited marine reporting and access to NEXUS kiosks at designated Canadian airports.

SENTRI card (US/MEXICO) provides access to dedicated border crossing lanes.

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