If you plan to travel internationally and do not currently have a valid passport,
please take a few minutes to review the updated travel regulations according to
the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
please take a few minutes to review the updated travel regulations according to
the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
All Passengers - Air, Land or Sea travel:
Beginning June 1st, 2009, all passengers traveling between the United
States, Canada, Bermuda and Mexico by air, land or by sea will be required
to present a valid passport.
Beginning June 1st, 2009, all passengers traveling between the United
States, Canada, Bermuda and Mexico by air, land or by sea will be required
to present a valid passport.
Note: In the travel industry, we suggest that you travel only with a valid passport, regardless of your destination, to help facilitate the
customs process. Other documentation, including the new US Passport Card, may be acceptable, but only a legal, valid passport will
ensure your entry into all foreign countries. Be sure to get up-to-date information on the acceptable secure travel documents for
Canadian and American travelers prior to your trip.
Advantages of Traveling with a Passport
* A passport is the only reliable and universally accepted identification document
* Passports are required for entry into most foreign countries - please check the entry and exit requirements for each country you travel to prior to leaving.
* Unlike a birth certificate or driver’s license, your passport can be replaced if lost, damaged, or inaccessible during the course of your trip
* Passports also ensure full access to your funds while traveling, as they are often required for financial or legal transactions
Obtaining and Maintaining Your Passport
Canadian Citizens
* Apply for a passport well before your departure date to allow time for processing and delivery.
* Application forms can be obtained online (if 16 years or older), or in person from any Service Canada Centre or Canada Post Office.
* Eligible applicants can renew their passports using the simplified renewal process.
* For more information, please visit the Canadian Passport Office website.
Canadian Citizens can get full details on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative here.
U.S. Citizens
* Apply for a passport well before your departure date to allow time for processing and delivery.
* If you are a first time applicant, you must apply in person.
* If you meet the eligibility conditions, you may renew your passport by mail.
* For more information, please visit the US Passport Office website.
US Citizens can get full details on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative here
Passport Tips
Verify that your passport is valid
* It is recommended that your passport be valid at least 6 months after your return date, but check with your Country Travel Report (Canada or US) for your destination's requirements
Ensure accuracy within your passport
* To avoid delays in processing, make sure your application is completed accurately.
* Fill out, update and photocopy all necessary information
* Updates refer to both written and photo identification
Passports are valuable documents
* Keep your passport with you at all times in a money belt or store it safely in your hotel room safe.
* Make 2 copies of the ID page in your passport. Give one copy to a friend or relative and keep the other in a safe place, separate from your actual passport.
customs process. Other documentation, including the new US Passport Card, may be acceptable, but only a legal, valid passport will
ensure your entry into all foreign countries. Be sure to get up-to-date information on the acceptable secure travel documents for
Canadian and American travelers prior to your trip.
Advantages of Traveling with a Passport
* A passport is the only reliable and universally accepted identification document
* Passports are required for entry into most foreign countries - please check the entry and exit requirements for each country you travel to prior to leaving.
* Unlike a birth certificate or driver’s license, your passport can be replaced if lost, damaged, or inaccessible during the course of your trip
* Passports also ensure full access to your funds while traveling, as they are often required for financial or legal transactions
Obtaining and Maintaining Your Passport
Canadian Citizens
* Apply for a passport well before your departure date to allow time for processing and delivery.
* Application forms can be obtained online (if 16 years or older), or in person from any Service Canada Centre or Canada Post Office.
* Eligible applicants can renew their passports using the simplified renewal process.
* For more information, please visit the Canadian Passport Office website.
Canadian Citizens can get full details on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative here.
U.S. Citizens
* Apply for a passport well before your departure date to allow time for processing and delivery.
* If you are a first time applicant, you must apply in person.
* If you meet the eligibility conditions, you may renew your passport by mail.
* For more information, please visit the US Passport Office website.
US Citizens can get full details on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative here
Passport Tips
Verify that your passport is valid
* It is recommended that your passport be valid at least 6 months after your return date, but check with your Country Travel Report (Canada or US) for your destination's requirements
Ensure accuracy within your passport
* To avoid delays in processing, make sure your application is completed accurately.
* Fill out, update and photocopy all necessary information
* Updates refer to both written and photo identification
Passports are valuable documents
* Keep your passport with you at all times in a money belt or store it safely in your hotel room safe.
* Make 2 copies of the ID page in your passport. Give one copy to a friend or relative and keep the other in a safe place, separate from your actual passport.