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July 2007
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WHTI updates with significant traveler impact
Additional requirement, per recent “relaxing” of certain WHTI rules
As reported in the June issue of CWT Traveler, the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security have temporarily relaxed a rule requiring American air travelers to present their passport to gain re-entry into the United States from Canada and Mexico. Through September 30, 2007, travelers returning by air to the United States from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be permitted entry by showing Department of State-issued proof of application for a U.S. passport along with their government-issued photo ID.
DetailsCanadian government eases passport requirements
The Canadian government recently announced upcoming changes to the passport application and renewal process for its citizens. Effective August 15, the Canadian passport renewal program will have simplified requirements, including a shorter form to fill out and the elimination of some documentary evidence, including evidence of citizenship, supplementary identification and a guarantor declaration.
