Passport Requirements
Traveling abroad? It's important you know current passport, visa, and health
requirements, which vary by destination. Make sure you get all the information
you need well in advance of your trip.
As of January 8, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens traveling to
or from the United States via air or sea, to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and
South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. As of January 1, 2008, passports
will be required for all U.S. citizens traveling to or from the United States via land
as well as air or sea, regardless of destination.
If you have booked a flight, hotel, rental car, vacation package, or cruise, visit
the CIBT Web site for detailed information on travel requirements for the
countries you're visiting, as well as those you pass through en route. This site
provides online ordering for passports and visas, including rush replacement of
lost or stolen passports, and a 24-hour customer support telephone number.
For more information on travel requirements, contact the U.S. embassies of the
countries you're visiting. A complete list of U.S. embassies worldwide is available
at the Department of State Web site.