Passport Info

[gdogg]

US will continue plans to require passports


The US government decided to continue with its plan to require passports, or other secure documents, of travelers from Canada, Mexico and other ally nations, in order to enter the country. The Departments of State and Homeland Security said they expect to officially adopt the new policy - which has generated complaints of travelers from the affected countries, and even from President George W. Bush - before the end of the year. The Department of Homeland Security explains in its website www.dhs.gov that it is exploring the use of biometric technology to create an alternative identification system for travelers and the government of Canada is collaborating with Washington in developing a new document of massive use that could be used on both sides of their common border.

[Don Tomas]

Well they delayed it by a year never the less it will kill the tourism economy in the Caribbean! Even the resorts knew it, there was a couple of them offering to pay for the passport fees if you booked a week with them!

But it's not the money it's the time. In today's age of here & right now, applying for a passport can be a burden. About 2-4 hours of your personal time since you have to do it in person. (fill out form, drive photograper, get picture, drive to agency, wait in line, etc.)

Note: Only 20% of Americans have a passport. Hell BB have you got one yet?

December 31, 2006 – Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.

December 31, 2007 – Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.

[whynotme]

i don't have one yet but will soon as i need it for cuba.

[Kevy]

Just renewed mine, they sent it to me in 1 week.

[ilikenyacional]

Just renewed mine, they sent it to me in 1 week.

Same here. I think it's only normal to have a passport to travel the world. If you don't have the time or money to obtain it, you should not travel neither.

[blacksultan]

I got mine right before my february 2006 trip. It almost did not come because they needed extra identification to issue mine. it seems that since 9/11, if you have never had a passport before, you need to provide id documentation before that date to prove your citizenship. i had to fax paperwork down to charleston and talk to people on the phone. If you are going to get a passport dont do it through the post office. it takes too long and your shit is prone to get held up.

[Hemp]

things involving passports must be getting better...i processed mines yesterday and the clerk said i should be getting mine in about 3 days to a week!!! i used to hear 6-8 weeks from others??? and in CT. i hear they have same day passport processing...

[knotty]

I don't know how easy it is. I guess it depends. It took WSJ a few weeks before his renewed passport arrived. I hope it gets to you fast. I need to renew mines in a few months.

[Jimmydr]

I don't know how easy it is. I guess it depends. It took WSJ a few weeks before his renewed passport arrived. I hope it gets to you fast. I need to renew mines in a few months.


It takes about a month.

[Hemp]

whats the latest on the PP situation going on?

[the_Jayman]

get it NOW ! !

you will need it in 2007 to re-enter the USA ! !

[Hemp]

get it NOW ! !

you will need it in 2007 to re-enter the USA ! !

not for me...i already have! i was checking for a friend of mine.

[Apos]

get it NOW ! !

you will need it in 2007 to re-enter the USA ! !as of january 8th!

[the_Jayman]

I don't recall where I read the info but it WAS from a very reliable source with links to dot gov web site that confirmed it ! !

Tell him to get one

[Apos]

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

[Choirboy]

I applied Oct.30 and paid extra to have it expedited. I got it in exactly 2 weeks.

[Jimmydr]

I applied Oct.30 and paid extra to have it expedited. I got it in exactly 2 weeks.


I didn't pay and got it in 2 weeks as well.

[Apos]

an update: january 8th, 2007 deadline indefinitely postponed.
http://www.dr1.com/forums/general-stuff/56610-us-passport-requirement-postponed.html

[Cuba Libre]

an update: january 8th, 2007 deadline indefinitely postponed.
http://www.dr1.com/forums/general-stuff/56610-us-passport-requirement-postponed.html Thanks for the info.

[eldorob]

US Fed site is still saying Jan 2007 for air crossings in the Western Hemisphere. It does appear that the wording for Land & Sea crossings might have changed. It says "passports may be required Jan 2008". I don't remember it reading that way before.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Now if you go to the Department of Homeland Security site http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/whtibasics.shtm

The DHS site still says Jan 8 2007 for air travel, and also still says Jan 1 2008 for land & sea crossings. So as of right now they contradict each other.

Something may be up, but in the end your still going to need them at some point... The Passport requirement won't go away....

[Apos]

http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/story.html?id=a92ce5b7-e1d1-4401-b106-13a20dab125c&k=73084

[Apos]

the latest:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061122/ap_on_go_ot/passports_air_travel
looks like january 23rd but who the hell knows:rolleyes::rofl:

[eldorob]

While theyre at it maybe they'll ease up on the visa restrictions so I can bring my favorita home to snowy New England for a Felice Navidad, I have a special present for her :corky:

but my ex would have a fit, and my teenage boys would try to steal her away....

oh well, only eight days and a wake up.....:D

[psriches]

the latest:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061122/ap_on_go_ot/passports_air_travel
looks like january 23rd but who the hell knows:rolleyes::rofl:Yes, that's correct!!