Thread: New Proposed deadlines for Passports

I just read this...

.S. Proposes New Passport DeadlinesThe Departments of Homeland Security and State have proposed a new timeline for implementation of restrictions that would require Americans to proffer passports for travel throughout the Western Hemisphere.

This official proposal comes two weeks after a previously proposed timeline was withdrawn; the original timeline, announced back in April, would have phased in the new restrictions for many major cruise destinations over three years. The islands in the Caribbean (as well as Bermuda, Central and South America) would have been the first to require passports, on December 31, 2005, followed by Mexico and Canada on December 31, 2006. Caribbean tourism officials made a case against the preliminary deadlines because they feared a blow to the Caribbean tourism industry, citing that countries such as Mexico and Canada would have an unfair advantage in welcoming Americans without passports for another full year.

The newly proposed timeline is as follows:

December 31, 2006 -- Passport required for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.

December 31, 2007 -- Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.

Currently, Americans need to show a birth certificate and photo ID (such as a driver's license) for travel to and from the Caribbean, as well as Canada, Panama, Bermuda and Mexico.

Looking to sound off? You're in luck: The proposal is currently open for public comment. Those wishing to comment on the proposal may access the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov.

Well thats nice of them, but I prefer my passport anyway, gives me extra security LOL

We have them and always take them . . .
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We still reccomend to everyone to take a passport.

I agree that its the best way to travel. I've had one since I was 1 years old!

I would never travel without my passport.

I personally think that it is terrible that the deadline for people needing passports has been pushed back.

We have had ours for many, many years.

It makes it so much easier at the airport as well.

Originally Posted by Krazy Kruizers

I personally think that it is terrible that the deadline for people needing passports has been pushed back.

We have had ours for many, many years.

It makes it so much easier at the airport as well.

I think some of the reason they pushed it back, it to help from getting inundated at the last minute. I think they are hoping that people will start getting them now for next year and they will have more time for processing...JMHO...

Whats the news on the I.D. chip they were going to embed in the passport?

I always keep a photo copy of my passport on me and keep the documents in our safe. I also leave a photo copy at home.