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| By AFF | |
| Wednesday, 16 July 2008 | |
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The rules have not change when travelling by air outside the US. Passports or other valid travel documents are required to enter or re-enter the US whether you are a citizen or a lawful permanent resident. However, there are changes in the rules when travelling by land and sea. When traveling by land and seaThe practice of oral declarations of citizenship at the border is no longer acceptable. If you are a US citizen, you need to present either (a) a valid US passport, passport card, or Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship. If you are a lawful permanent resident of the US or a greencard holder, you may continue to present your Form I-551 or Permanent Resident Card. It does not hurt to bring your passport and driver’s license as well. Beginning June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.WHTI compliant document includes:
ABOUT WHTI The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA), requiring all travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. The goal of the initiative is to strengthen U.S. border security while facilitating entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized documentation that enables the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler.Source: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html |
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