Passport Deadlines

The US Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security have extended their passport requirement deadlines. US citizens now have until June 1, 2009 (extended from January 1, 2008) to get a passport for land and sea travel to and from Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Carribean, and Barmuda.

So, if you are planning a Mexico or Carribean cruise before June, 2009, you do not need to have a passport. However, those who are travelling by plane to and from these international destinations, will need a passport by January 8, 2007.

For the latest information and updates, visit travel.state.gov or call (877) 487-2778.
To know how to apply for a passport or renew an expired passport, read our past posting.