New passport rules...again

Well folks, they've extended the passport requirement for cruise travel...again. However, I strongly suggest that you just go out and get your passport; it is the most recognized form of identification and most readily accepted.

U.S. Citizen Passport Requirements--

Air Travel: ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport to enter (or re-enter) the United States.U.S. lawful permanent residents will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551) issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to apply for entry to the United States.

Cruise Travel--As early as Summer 2008, subject to U.S. Government amendment, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.

Subject to U.S. Government amendment U.S. and Canadian citizens 15 or younger with their parents consent may cross the U.S. / Canadian border by land or sea with a certified copy of their birth certificate.Until that time, the following travel document requirements apply:International Travel• A valid passport is required; visas are required where they apply. This includes Europe, Asia, Central and South America.

Domestic Travel--For domestic travel which includes: the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, a passport (valid or expired) is highly recommended.• In the absence of a passport, a birth certificate (original or a certified copy), plus a picture ID card issued by a federal, state or local government agency is required. • A voter registration card or Social Security Card are not considered to be proof of citizenship.• Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture ID.