REMINDER: Passport needed after June 1st!!

[Scott Weberpal]

Just wanted to remind all chasers that a passport will be required to re-enter the US from Canada starting on June 1st.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

On 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 other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.

 

[Skip Talbot]

You already need one to get into Canada don't you? I remember there were issues with that on the Alaska cruise I went on that had port of calls in British Columbia.

 

[Jason Foster]

I good idea for any international cane chasers too, although many have them already for islands requiring them already....but it helps for those Mexican/Yucatan chases now too.

 

[Scott Weberpal]

You already need one to get into Canada don't you? I remember there were issues with that on the Alaska cruise I went on that had port of calls in British Columbia.

ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law . Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card (see below) satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport, passport card or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.

 

[Damon Scott Hynes]

I just needed a DL and Birth Cert last June. Saw a nice thunderstorm east of YUL, too. (High-based and HP, naturally...)