Assuming you have been on the moon for the past year, we all assume that crossing the border after the 1st of the year requires a passport - my
questions are:DENNIS - 12-13-2007 at 04:21 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by marv sherrill
Assuming you have been on the moon for the past year, we all assume that crossing the border after the 1st of the year requires a passport - my
questions are:
Proof of citizenship only. A birth certificate will work.BajaWarrior - 12-13-2007 at 04:22 PM
Not required yet, only BirthCert. and I.D. after Jan 1st 2008 for those 19 and over, minors Birth Cert only.
Expired passports are acceptable into U.S. from Mexico.
A Border Agent verified this information for us last Sunday.
No solid date yet for Passports into the U.S. from Mexico, but possibly Summer 2008.
Edit: I just verified my own information on the Homeland Security webpage HOOK provided.
[Edited on 12-13-2007 by BajaWarrior]bajajudy - 12-13-2007 at 04:22 PM
And my answer is:
passports required etc -
marv sherrill - 12-13-2007 at 04:24 PM
oops got cut off -mys questions are:
a. is there a grace period?
b. what happens if you try to cross and only have a birth certificate? are you stranded in Baja forever - a big fine?
My friend is determined to do this with his entire family in mid January - thanks in advance for the always reliable nomad replys - Marv
b. what happens if you try to cross and only have a birth certificate? are you stranded in Baja forever - a big fine?
Marv...
There's a thread put up by DK today that explains all the new requirments and adjustments, sent to him by Vaughn.
Don't know what forum but, go to todays posts and scroll around till you see it.Hook - 12-13-2007 at 04:45 PM
This link has just about everything you need.......including signing up for e-mail notification when new development arise.
(subject to yet another revision)DENNIS - 12-13-2007 at 05:08 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Oso
(subject to yet another revision)
Who would think otherwise?Roberto - 12-13-2007 at 05:56 PM
Actually, what is changing is not a passport requirement, rather what constitutes acceptable proof of citizenship. Until today, a verbal declaration,
along with a photo ID such as a drivers license, was sufficient.
Marv, yesterday I posted the following on Baja Nomad's Baja News forum:
NEWS on Border Crossing from Vince Bond:
David:
Your help to post the attached on the Baja Nomad internet forum is greatly appreciated!!
Vincent Bond
Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Press Release
December 3, 2007
Contact: DHS Press Office, (202) 282-8010
DOS Press Office, (202) 647-2492
TRAVELERS REMINDED OF NEW DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS BEGINNING JANUARY 31, 2008
Documents Proving Citizenship and Identity Will be Required When Entering The United States Through Land and Sea Ports of Entry
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) remind the traveling public that as of Jan. 31,
2008, all adult travelers will be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, and proof of identity, such as a driver’s
license, when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry. DHS will be issuing a notice in the Federal Register formally announcing
the change.
This change is a necessary step to prepare travelers and ease the transition to the future requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
(WHTI). WHTI proposes to establish documentation requirements for travelers entering the United States who were previously exempt, including citizens
of the U.S., Canada, and Bermuda. As recommended by the 9/11 Commission, Congress enacted WHTI in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act
of 2004. WHTI will result in both enhanced security and increased facilitation across the border once implemented. During this transition, DHS and the
Department of State are working diligently to minimize the impact on legitimate trade and travel.
Currently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers may accept oral declarations of citizenship from U.S. and Canadian citizens seeking entry
into the United States through a land or sea border. However, as of January 31, 2008:
§ Oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer be accepted
§ U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of
citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate
§ Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate
§ Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel
All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by this change.
DOS reminds the public that the current turnaround time for a passport is four to six weeks, so Americans planning international travel may wish to
apply now. For information on obtaining a U.S. Passport visit www.travel.state.gov or call 1-877-487-2778. Specific documentation requirements for land, sea and air travel may be found at www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/. To learn more about NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST, visit www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/.
###David K - 12-13-2007 at 06:56 PM
The important part, if the whole letter was overwhelming:
as of January 31, 2008:
§ Oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer be accepted
§ U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of
citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate
§ Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate
§ Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel
All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by this change.
