NEWS
The new passport regulations came into effect Jan 23,2007 regarding air travel into the United States. Even flights that are only stopping on American soil must have passports. For the ease of travel, just get a Canadian Passport and use it! Land travel is made simpler with a valid passport as well.
Dec 21, 2007 News release
What does the January 31, 2008 discontinuation of the oral citizenship declaration option mean to you and your clients?
- Currently, CLIA member lines generally require proof of citizenship and a government-issued ID for boarding. This typically means a driver’s license along with proof of citizenship in the form of a:
- Passport
- Original or certified copy of birth certificate
- Naturalization papers (for U.S. Naturalized citizens)
- These requirements have been industry standards, but will now be required by law and enforced as of January 31, 2008.
- Cruise passengers on international voyages who do not have proper citizenship and identification documentation will not be allowed to board their cruise after January 31, 2008.
- Once again, as of January 31, 2008, travelers, including U.S. citizens, seeking to enter the United States through land and sea ports of entry must present documents proving citizenship (such as a birth certificate or passport) and government-issued identification (such as a driver’s license).
It's just got easier to renew your passport!
The new procedures which commenced Aug. 15, 2007 will require only two new photo's, the old passport, fill out a short form, and $87. The applicant must reside in Canada and have done so at the time of their previous application. They must be at least 16, their passport was not damaged, lost or stolen and issued under the exact same name.
As well, any adult citizen with a valid Canadian passport can act as guarantor for someone applying for their first passport. The guarantor will sign the back of the photo to verify it is the person who is applying.
Give us a call if you need help with this process.
Web site - http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca
