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Do I Need a Passport to go to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean?

By Passport Editorial

Travel requirements have been changing so quickly, it can be hard to keep track of what documents are required to go where. However, it's important to stay up-to-date, since not having the correct paperwork can derail your trip!  One of the common questions about travel requirements involves travel to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, countries covered under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Do you need a passport for travel to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean? Currently, it depends on…

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Enhanced Drivers License or Passport for Quick Trips To Canada

By Passport Editorial

On June 1st, the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will begin. That means that almost all travelers crossing into Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean will need to have a US passport or a US passport card. However, starting February 17, Vermont will begin issuing enhanced drivers' licenses, which can take the place of passports for a quick jaunt over the Canadian border. What makes these Enhanced Drivers' Licenses so special? The new licenses contain a radio frequency…

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