More passport confusion
No passport required for the U.S. Virgin Islands. That hasn’t changed. But you probably heard about the State Department’s decision to ease passport requirements for a few months while it catches up on the big backlog of passport applications. It’s gonna confuse people even more. The passport requirement is now waved for Canada, Mexico and the rest of the Caribbean through the end of September. But to get back in to America, you have to have documentation to PROVE YOU HAVE APPLIED for a passport. This also has nothing to do with all the places that require you to have a passport to visit anyway. Like the BVIs. AAA says only 27 percent of Americans have a valid passport. Find out how to get one, or renew one here.
June 9th, 2007 07:49
you know. this kills me. like people didn’t hear the warnings that this was coming and should apply before the on slaught. I heard a guy on the radio yesterday going on and on about how he could lose $$ on his trip to Greece. HELLO? Why did yoy PLAN a trip to Greece without a passport in the first place! You obviously haven’t been paying attention. I have no sympathy!
June 9th, 2007 11:44
The BVI only requires a passport for entrance by plane. Entrance by boat can still be done with a Birth Certificate and ID which is why you can still travel to and from the BVI and USVI by BOAT with a Birth Certificate.
June 9th, 2007 14:50
mary beth….you are sooo right !
Anyone out traveling ANYWHERE in this day without a passport has had their head somewhere………..