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Passport Information
As of January 1, 2006 a valid current Passport will be required for all air travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, in order to return to the United States. And by January 8, 2008 a valid current Passport will be required for all travel to/from the U.S including land border crossings. For further information on this requirement timeline please read the "Travel Requirements - FAQs" page posted on the U.S. Department of State's website.
In addition, a number of countries including Mexico and Jamaica (the two countries we feature on our site) presently require MORE than just a photo ID for entry - in the case of Mexico and Jamaica they also require a certified copy of your birth certificate or Naturalization Certificate (for those born outside of the US) UNLESS you have a valid current Passport - if you do, then that is all you need.
A Passport is just much easier (not to mention all the cool stamps you can collect to show you're a world traveler! Be sure to ask to have your Passport stamped if they don't automatically do that).
If you need to get a U.S. Passport for the FIRST time (if you've never had a U.S. Passport before) then you will need to apply IN PERSON - see this page from the U.S Department of State for detailed information on Where To Apply In Person.
Renewals can be done by mail, even if your previous Passport has expired. Either way, if you need to obtain or renew a Passport be sure to allow enough time - 6 to 8 weeks is the normal processing time. A NEW Passport will run you around $97, and a RENEWAL runs around $67, plus the cost of mailing your application. To expedite the process will cost you an additional $60 expedited-processing fee PLUS you will need to arrange your own overnight shipping both ways, which can run from $15 to $30 each way based on what service you choose (we recommend the US Postal Service Express Mail). Allowing enough time for normal processing will save you a good deal of money you can use to spend on souvenirs of your trip!
Be sure to read this page from the U.S Department of State for detailed information on Obtaining or Renewing a Passport.
If you would like assistance in getting (or renewing) a passport, visa, or certified copy of your birth certificate, particularly if you need expedited service, we recommend PassportsAndVisas.com
Useful Related Links:
- U.S. Department of State - New Requirements for Travelers
- U.S. Department of State - Travel Requirements FAQs
- U.S. Department of State - Obtaining or Renewing a Passport
- Mexico Entry Requirements
- Jamaica Entry Requirements
More Important Information (please read this section):
(courtesy of Frommers.com)
What You Can Bring Into Jamaica -- Many small island nations in the Caribbean let you go through Customs without a thorough check: Jamaica is an exception. The Jamaican government is concerned about drug running and smuggling more than most other island nations. Therefore, your luggage may get a more thorough check in Jamaica than it would elsewhere.
You can bring in 2 liters of alcohol, plus 2 cartons of cigarettes. You're allowed to bring in some duty-free goods, but there's potential confusion here. You're not supposed to bring in an "inordinate" amount of such goods; local Customs officials have great leeway interpreting what's meant by "inordinate." So limit your import of duty-free goods to avoid paying a big import tax.
What You Can Take Home -- U.S. Customs -- Returning U.S. citizens who have been away for 48 hours or more are allowed to bring back, once every 30 days, $600 worth of merchandise duty-free. You'll be charged a flat rate of 10% duty on the next $1,000 worth of purchases. Be sure to have your receipts handy. On gifts, the duty-free limit is $100. You cannot bring fresh foodstuffs into the United States; canned foods, however, are allowed. Joint Customs declarations are possible for members of a family traveling together.
Collect receipts for all purchases made abroad. You must also declare on your Customs form the nature and value of all gifts received during your stay abroad. It's prudent to carry proof that you purchased expensive cameras or jewelry on the U.S. mainland. If you purchased such an item during an earlier trip abroad, you should carry proof that you have previously paid Customs duty on the item.
*** Sometimes merchants suggest a false receipt to undervalue your purchase. Be warned: You could be involved in a sting operation-the merchant might be an informer for U.S. Customs.
*** If you use any medication that contains controlled substances or requires injection, carry an original prescription or a note from your doctor.
What You Can Bring Into Mexico -- When you enter Mexico, Customs officials will be tolerant as long as you have no illegal drugs or firearms. You're allowed to bring in two cartons of cigarettes or 50 cigars, plus 1 kilogram (2.2 lb.) of smoking tobacco; two 1-liter bottles of wine or hard liquor, and 12 rolls of film. A laptop computer, camera equipment, and sports equipment that could feasibly be used during your stay are also allowed. The underlying guideline is: Don't bring anything that looks as if it's meant to be resold in Mexico.
What You Can Take Home -- Returning U.S. citizens who have been away for at least 48 hours are allowed to bring back, once every 30 days, $800 worth of merchandise duty-free. You'll be charged a flat rate of 4% duty on the next $1,000 worth of purchases. Any dollar amount beyond that is dutiable at whatever rates apply. On mailed gifts, the duty-free limit is $200. Be sure to have your receipts or purchases handy to expedite the declaration process. Note: If you owe duty, you are required to pay on your arrival in the United States, by either cash, personal check, government or traveler's check, or money order, and in some locations, a Visa or MasterCard.
*** To avoid having to pay duty on foreign-made personal items you owned before you left on your trip, bring along a bill of sale, insurance policy, jeweler's appraisal, or receipts of purchase. Or you can register items that can be readily identified by a permanently affixed serial number or marking -- think laptop computers, cameras, and CD players -- with Customs before you leave. Take the items to the nearest Customs office or register them with Customs at the airport from which you're departing. You'll receive, at no cost, a Certificate of Registration, which allows duty-free entry for the life of the item.
With some exceptions, you cannot bring fresh fruits and vegetables into the United States.
*** For accurate specifics on what you can bring back from either Jamaica or Mexico, download the invaluable free pamphlet "Know Before You Go" online at www.cbp.gov. (Click on "Travel," and then click on "Know Before You Go.") Or write to the U.S. Customs Service, 1301 Constitution Ave., P.O. Box 7407, Washington, DC 20044 (tel. 202/354-1000; www.customs.ustreas.gov), and request the free pamphlet Know Before You Go.
