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Originally Posted by Dave the Canuck  In addition to Huds' notice above. Boaters who enter Canada and then wish to return to the US are now REQUIRED to present a passport when re-entering the States.
"Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States. Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate.). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. See the Department of Homeland Security's Ready, Set.. Go! for more information on the changing travel requirements."
I can't wait to hear the conversation at US Customs when some lucky boater is refused re-entry into their own country.
Here's the link. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative |
George W and Clinton were in Toronto a couple of weeks ago at some conference or whatever. A reporter asked them if they had their passports in order for their re-entry to the USA. Neither of them were aware of the new regulations the US government had made effective June 1, 2009.