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Crossing the Border

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Photo By: Clark Mishler
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The sun shines off a wet roadway

Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizens will need a passport or other WHTI compliant document to enter and re-enter the United States by land or sea from the United States, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

WHTI has been in effect for air travel since January of 2007. Some of the WHTI approved documents are a passport, a passport card (PassCard), a NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST trusted traveler program card, a state issued enhanced driver’s license, such as Washington state’s EDL.

Children under the age of 16 only need a birth certificate. For a full list of WHTI compliant documents and other exceptions, please visit:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
www.GetYouHome.gov
www.cbp.gov

Department of Homeland Security
www.dhs.gov

The Department of State
www.travel.state.gov

-- You can take your dog or cat through Canada with proof of a current rabies vaccination. Inquire ahead regarding permits for other animals or birds.

--You cannot enter Canada if you have a criminal record (this includes DUIs).

If you do not find the answer to your question here please feel free to contact us.

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