New Travel Regulations

New Travel Regulations

December 20th, 2006 @ 4:11 pm by Mrs. Bee

There are several new travel regulations in the upcoming year, and if you’re travelling abroad for a honeymoon or a destination wedding, you should contact that country’s embassy or consulate for the most up to date information.

1. You will need a valid passport to enter Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda as of January 8, 2007.

2. Countries such as Australia, China, and Vietnam require that you have tourist visas before entering the country. Allow yourself sufficient time to apply for and receive the visas.

3. Countries like Egypt, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Turkey require visas that are issued when you land ($15-$40 often for cash only).

4. Countries such as Antigua, Fiji, Indonesia, Mauritius, and Thailand require that your passport is valid for 3-6 months beyond your visit.

For more information on visas, visit travel.state.gov and to see if you need immunizations for a specific country, go to cdc.gov.

Happy travelling!

(via modernbride feb/mar 2007)

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5 Responses to “New Travel Regulations”

Guest

DW B2B :)

Actually, thought I might be able to help here–

The passport restrictions to the caribbean & canada only apply to those travelling by air…So, if you are driving (to Canada obviously) or taking a cruise, the deadline has been pushed back to 2008.

HTH

12/20/06 @ 5:03 pm (reply)

Guest

DW B2B :)

I apologize…not just the caribbean or canada…

Here is the quote from the dept of state

“Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.”

HTH

12/20/06 @ 5:04 pm (reply)

Guest

DW B2B :)

“As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries. “

12/20/06 @ 5:05 pm (reply)

Guest

Thanks for posting that updated info, DW B2B! I was thinking I’d have to get a passport to drive and see my friend in Canada!

12/20/06 @ 6:10 pm (reply)

Guest

Miss Lime

For Australia, you can get a visa electronically online if you’re a citizen of certain countries, including the US.

I’m not sure if any other countries have this option, but it’d be worth looking into as it’s much easier :).

12/20/06 @ 9:23 pm (reply)