In an effort to enhance security and efficiency at U.S. borders, the U.S. government will soon enforce new passport requirements for all travelers entering or re-entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Travel between the U.S. and U.S. territories (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will not be affected. Please note the changes cited below and how they might affect your travel plans.

AIR TRAVEL
All travelers will be required to have passports - including U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. by air from throughout the Western Hemisphere - on January 23, 2007. This new requirement includes Canadians, Americans and others who have previously been exempt from having to carry a passport to enter or re-enter the U.S.

SEA (CRUISE) TRAVEL
No exact date is set but passports will be required for “sea” or cruise passengers entering or re-entering the U.S. on the same deadline as for land border crossings - some time before June 1, 2009.

LAND BORDER TRAVEL
In conjunction with the cruise deadline, a passport or other qualified travel document will be required at all land border ports-of-entry prior to June 1, 2009. But no exact date is set.

This information was obtained from GetaPassportNow.com, to learn more please visit their website at http://www.getapassportnow.com, also go to Rosarito Beach CVB for further information.