U.S. Citizen Services
Travel Requirements
New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and the Western Hemisphere
Travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada will be required to have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.
Implementation Dates for New Travel Initiative Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Initiative Requirements (FAQs)
Press Release:
New Passport Initiative Announced to Better Secure Americas Borders
Transcript of Briefing on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Passport and Document Requirements
Download Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Flyer (PDF)
Other Relevant Links
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection