International Travel Documentation
On January 23, 2007 the U.S. Department of State will require U.S. citizens (including children) traveling by air to present a valid passport for travel and re-entry into the United States. This means that if you are flying in your next visit to any international destination, you will need to have a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the U.S.A. |
The following acceptable proof of citizenship documentation are required for International Travel by land until May 31, 2009. After that the only acceptable proof of citizenship will only be a passport.
For Natural-Born U.S. Citizens:
- A valid U.S. passport
or
- Certified government-issued (not hospital-issued) birth certificate
- Plus a valid, non-expired government-issued photo ID
For Naturalized U.S. Citizens:
- A valid U.S. passport
or
- Certified government-issued (not hospital-issued) birth certificate
- Plus a valid, non-expired government-issued photo ID
- Plus one of the following
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen
- Other Official U.S. Government document veritying Citizenship
For Non-U.S. Citizens:
- A valid passport
- Plus a visa issued by the consulate of the destination country
- Plus a valid non-expired government-issued photo ID
For Married or Divorced Women Travelling Under a Last Name Other Than What Appears on Their Documents:
- In addition to the documents outlined above, they must also possess a marriage license or divorce decree
Minor Children:
- All minor children under age 18, including infants, require a passport or birth certificate
- Plus parental proof of consent to travel internationally if traveling alone or with one parent
Minor Children Traveling with Both Parents:
- A valid passport
or
- Certifiied government-issued (not hospital-issued) birth certificate
Minor Children Traveling Alone:
- A valid passport
- Plus a notorised letter of censent to travel signed by both parents (good for one entry only)
or
- Certifiied government-issued (not hospital-issued) birth certificate
- Plus a notorised letter of censent to travel signed by both parents (good for one entry only)
Minor Children Traveling with One Parents:
- A valid passport
- Plus a notorised letter of censent to travel signed by the absent parent (good for one entry only)
- If the parents are divorced, a court order showing sole custody granted to the parent traveling with the minor or
- If one parent is deceased, a death certificate is required or
- If the Minor is without Legal Parents, a notarized letter of consent to travel signed by a legal guardian
or
- Certifiied government-issued (not hospital-issued) birth certificate
- Plus a notorised letter of censent to travel signed by the absent parent (good for one entry only)
- If the parents are divorced, a court order showing sole custody granted to the parent traveling with the minor or
- If one parent is deceased, a death certificate is required or
- If the Minor is without Legal Parents, a notarized letter of consent to travel signed by a legal guardian