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Passport to go back to USA?

fernando - 2-13-2009 at 08:58 PM

Hi I heard that americans would need a passport to re enter USA now. Not as before which they could use birth certificate. Does any one know for sure if this is in effect now?

Thanks

Fernando

DENNIS - 2-13-2009 at 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by fernando
Hi I heard that americans would need a passport to re enter USA now. Not as before which they could use birth certificate. Does any one know for sure if this is in effect now?

I thought that was scheduled for June.

Cyanide41 - 2-13-2009 at 09:50 PM

June 1, 2009

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

osoflojo - 2-14-2009 at 01:36 AM

If you watch the TV, CBP has ad's on daily including cable. How can you miss it????????

CaboRon - 2-14-2009 at 05:43 AM

good lord man, where have you been .... :?:

This has been news for over two years now ...

CaboRon

Bajafun777 - 2-14-2009 at 05:53 AM

This thing has been continued several times now, so I would be willing to bet that the June due date will also change. Remember there is a new "Sheriff In Town" and the ex-governor of Arizona Janet is going to make changes that cut cost and focused not so much on the border wall. The cost to those in Mexico to cross because they must also have a passport will also be considered, which in the past was not looked at too much. Just wait and see a total u-turn will occur on this passport thing. I am not saying I agree with the u-turn but I am saying it will be on the table you can bet on that. Later----------------------- GT

woody with a view - 2-14-2009 at 07:23 AM

cut costs? you mean like this stimulus package? :lol:

postholedigger - 2-14-2009 at 09:59 AM

ugh...

fernando - 2-14-2009 at 11:52 AM

Thanks for the info

Bajahowodd - 2-14-2009 at 12:47 PM

Europeans can travel throughout the EU countires with nothing more than a drivers license or any form of government issued photo ID. And we need a passport to visit our neighbor??? :?:

Bajafun777 - 2-14-2009 at 05:53 PM

Woody, yea we know the game plan and we know who is getting stimulated with the stimulate package. Isn't it always the way it goes the taxpayers pay and pay just the way it is and will be unfortunately. Just not fun being anywhere near a tv right now, so I try to avoid news as much as possible. My 427 retirement plan I have paid into for many many years has my options down to my socks. You know what it doesn't really matter, as long as I get to wake up each morning and put my own feet down and walk on my own. Have had 4 operations the last 2 years and each time I build myself up to the point of heading down South for a longer stay another one comes up Thus, my amigo our health as others have said is our greatest wealth. To have a doctor come in and tell you that he thinks you may have cancer

and then be told after many tests and several days that you are cancer free, just makes you want to hug and dance with everyone in the world :biggrin:

. Never once did I think about money or possessions, I thought about my loved ones and things I wish I had done with them. Got some rehabilitation on my ACL in my right knee, which was one of my four injuries that occurred at work, and then a step, a jog, and then "Run for the Border." :spingrin:

"No Hurry No Worry Just Fun" Later------bajafun777

CaboRon - 2-15-2009 at 05:27 AM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Europeans can travel throughout the EU countires with nothing more than a drivers license or any form of government issued photo ID. And we need a passport to visit our neighbor??? :?:

Mexico is NOT a good neighbor ....

Official government policy is to encourage Mexicans to break the soverign laws of the United States of America.

CaboRon

Bajahowodd - 2-15-2009 at 02:56 PM

I think I may have missed that proclamation. Nevertheless, Do you think that from UK to Slovenia, Belgium to Greece, everyone is just sitting around the campfire singing Kubaya? There are myriad political, cultural and language differences among the countires. but they have achieved a civilized way of working around them. On the other hand, we build walls and demand papers. Who is more evolved?

Pops - 2-16-2009 at 01:40 PM

Passport card vs. Passport book.
What differences are there?
The official site is very confusing to me.
Thank you in advance.
Mike Supino

mtgoat666 - 2-16-2009 at 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by Pops
Passport card vs. Passport book.
What differences are there?
The official site is very confusing to me.
Thank you in advance.
Mike Supino

passport accepted worldwide. "passport-card" is not really a passport, and who knows if it is accepted by other countries?? i think the "passport-card" is cheaper, but not very useful. if you have a passport, you don't need a "passport-card."

from dept of state website:

What is the passport card?

The passport card is a wallet-size card that can only be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The card will provide a less expensive, smaller, and more convenient alternative to the passport book for those who travel frequently to these destinations by land or by sea.

Why can’t I use the passport card to fly to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda?

The passport card is designed for the specific needs of the northern and southern border resident communities and is not a globally interoperable travel document as is the traditional passport book. While the passport card has limited use, the passport book will remain the premier internationally accepted travel document.

[Edited on 2-16-2009 by mtgoat666]

Taco de Baja - 2-16-2009 at 01:54 PM

I'm betting they will push off the "deadline" yet again for the 2.3% of the population that always waits to the last minute because it will no doubt cause them insufferable pain and anguish....Kind of like the recent digital TV postponement, and all the past passport implementation delays over the last 3-4 years....Any Takers?

In any event, my passport is good for another 3 years, so I’m prepared. :biggrin:

Bajahowodd - 2-16-2009 at 02:01 PM

They postponed this several times and I think people are finally getting the news. My wife lost her passport late last year. She went to the local post office on Friday for a replacement, and there were 20 people in line for passports.

Cyanide41 - 2-16-2009 at 02:32 PM

The passport card is handy and especially good for frequent border crossers. It saves your passport book from wear and tear. Also it fits right in your wallet.

Pops - 2-17-2009 at 08:10 AM

Thanks for all the great advise.
I had never considered getting both the card and the book. That sounds like the avenue to take.
Thanks again.

BajaGringo - 2-17-2009 at 10:13 AM

Contrary to what they told us before, Sentri cards will now be accepted in the regular lanes and can be read with those new readers they have put up.

Just in case you are crossing in a non-Sentri tagged vehicle...

CaboRon - 2-17-2009 at 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by Taco de Baja
I'm betting they will push off the "deadline" yet again for the 2.3% of the population that always waits to the last minute because it will no doubt cause them insufferable pain and anguish....Kind of like the recent digital TV postponement, and all the past passport implementation delays over the last 3-4 years....Any Takers?

In any event, my passport is good for another 3 years, so I’m prepared. :biggrin:

Unfortunately, putting off the deadline does not appear to be helping.

People just keep putting off getting their passports.

I can't imagine living without a passport.

I have carried one since 1966 and I love to travel.

CaboRon