PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Question: What documentation is needed to leave the country?
Answer: Proof of citizenship requirement is a VALID PASSPORT!
******Don’t Be Denied Boarding!!!*****
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED
SECURITY INFORMATION NEEDED FOR ALL AIRLINE TICKETS
The name on all your documents/tickets must match your proof of citizenship or Passports. NO NICKNAMES please!
Important Passport Information
PASSPORT CARDS
The government will soon release passport cards that fit in a wallet and cost half the price of a new passport. They can be used for re-entering the U.S. by land or sea from Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean only, and they are not valid for air travel.
Beginning January 23, 2007, US citizens (including infants and children) will need a valid passport to travel to and from Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean (excluding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). You will need a valid passport to re-enter the U.S.
AVOID THE RUSH AND TRAVEL INCONVENIENCE!
Everyone is encouraged to plan ahead. There may be a wait for passports or a Fed Ex charge that can be waived..... if you order your passport in time.
***Even if the passport rule does not apply to some cruises ...it is better to be safe than SORRY! Imagine your in port and you missed the ship and now you are stuck on an island that requires passports. You will not be allowed to leave.
Don't miss the ship...GET your PASSPORT NOW!
Unaccompanied minor requirements:
**CHILDREN TRAVELING WITHOUT BOTH OF THEIR PARENTS to Jamaica need a notarized letter dated within 30 days of departure stating permission to leave the country! If you are traveling with minor children, you will need their passports too.
ATTENTION DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PASSENGERS:
Dominican Republic law has changed since the printing of our Travel Information. Please read the following as it the most recent correct information regarding minors traveling to the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic no longer requires a permit or a notarized letter for minors who are United States nationals or Canadian nationals.
If the child’s last name differs from the last name of the accompanying parent(s), proof of parentage is required. Parent’s name change must be documented (i.e. marriage certificate). If the minor is 14-17 on the day of departure, they must hold a valid passport. Anyone under 18 on the day of departure will be denied boarding if not accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WILL RESULT IN BEING DENIED BOARDING.
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP CHANGES!
How do I get a passport? Print PASSPORT APPLICATIONS!
United States citizens can visit the State Department’s travel website www.travel.state.gov, or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center: 1-877-4USA-PPT; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793.
You should allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to apply and receive your passport in advance of travel. Please allow 6 weeks for processing of your passport application if you apply from inside the U.S. If you need to travel urgently and require a passport sooner, please visit http://www.travel.state.gov for additional information. Overseas passport processing times vary; you should contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for specific information.
Peak domestic passport processing is between January and July. For faster service, we recommend applying between August and December.
Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain passports.
****First Choice Travel and Cruise wants to be sure YOU are aware of the proper travel documentation required for your trip. If you are traveling outside the United States and entering any foreign country, even if it’s an airport, (example – Vancouver) you will need proper documentation.
Documentation requirements vary from country to country. For much of the Caribbean, Mexico, Bahamas and Canada you will need "PASSPORTS”. For the rest of the world you need a passport, and some countries still require a visa.
When applying for a passport (Birth certificates from Hospitals with footprints on them are NOT the proper papers).
If you are traveling to Europe your passport must be valid 6 months past the last date of your travel plans.
U.S. Resident Aliens need Resident Card. Resident Aliens and Non Residents must contact the appropriate consulate, U.S. Embassy or U.S. Immigration office to inquire about necessary travel documentation.
It is your responsibility to make sure you have the correct documentation. Without the correct identification and documentation you may be denied boarding and be ineligible for a refund. See http://www.passportinfo.com for more and the most updated information. Print PASSPORT APPLICATIONS
******Don’t Be Denied Boarding!!!*****
In one month 142 APPLE VACATIONS clients had their vacation interrupted because they presented unacceptable proof of citizenship documentation to the airline at their originating airport.
MOST COMMON MISTAKES :
~ Forgot to bring proper proof of citizenship documentation
~ Had a hospital birth certificate or a registration of birth
certificate
~ Had no official government photo ID
ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IS :
U.S. Passport *
Children and infants are required to have passports for international travel.
There may be additional requirements for persons under the age of 18 traveling with out both parents. Please see your travel documents and itinerary for more information.
Please note – A Valid U.S. Passport is the only ACCEPTABLE form of Documentation for:
COSTA RICA * BELIZE * GUADELOUPE * BARBADOS * TOBAGO
For Barbados, the passport must be valid for 6 months from the day of arrival.
For Costa Rica, the passport must be valid for 90 days from the date of arrival.
PASSPORTS TO BE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES
AVOID THE RUSH AND TRAVEL INCONVENIENCE
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET OR RENEW YOUR PASSPORT NOW!
Reminders and reasons why get that Passport now:
· Avoid the rush and the possibility of not being able to travel where you wish without a passport.
· Anyone booking travel to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Central and South America will require a passport to re-enter the U.S.
· A passport can open the doors to travel that you may not have considered before, such as cruising in Europe, Australia and Asia.
· Reminder that passports are valid for ten years and if you are a repeat cruisers or frequent traveler, the initial price of that passport is amortized over time.
**If you have a copy of your passport but cannot find your real passport you can call the National Passport info center @ 1-877-487-2778 and they will issue an emergency passport if needed.
NEW SECURITY
AIRPORT CHECK IN
How long do I need to wait? It is the peak travel season and airports are more crowded than usual, and we have heightened security so plan accordingly and be at the airport EARLY!
What can I bring on board?
By Order of the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration
The following restrictions apply to liquids, gels and/or aerosols at the passenger screening checkpoint:
No liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are permitted except one clear transparent resealable 1-quart (1 liter) size plastic bag, which may contain liquids, gels and/or aerosols in containers of 3.4 oz. (100 ml) capacity or less per container. The contents of the plastic bag must fit comfortably and the plastic bag must be completely closed/sealed and subjected to x-ray inspection separate from the passenger’s carry-on bag.
You may have the items listed below, but you must declare them to TSA at the screening checkpoint if they are not contained in a clear transparent resealable 1-quart (1 liter) size plastic bag and/or are over 3.4 oz. (100 ml).
Baby formula/milk (to include breast milk), juice, and baby food in containers if a baby or small child is traveling
Medications (liquid, gels and/or aerosol)
Liquids (to include juice) or gels for diabetic or other medical needs
All other liquids, gels and/or aerosols may be transported in checked baggage.
Liquids (including beverages), gels and/or aerosols purchased in the sterile area may be carried onboard the aircraft.
As additional information on this new TSA security requirement becomes available, it will be posted on the TSA's Web site at www.tsa.gov.
SECURITY LEVEL REMAINS THE SAME, TSA REFINES AND CLARIFIES BAN
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will continue to implement security measures – some visible and some not visible – to ensure the security of the traveling public and the Nation's transportation system. The traveling public can assist these agencies in carrying out their important security duties by:
Packing lightly, without clutter to facilitate easier screening.
Be prepared to check your carry on luggage if the need arises.
Preprint your boarding passes before you go to the airport.
Check with your air carrier well before your flight departs for information on when you should arrive at the airport. www.airports.com gives estimated wait times.
Cooperating with TSA personnel at all checkpoints and gates because TSA Security Officers will be checking carry-on baggage at the gate.
Being attentive and vigilant to any suspicious activity.
Protecting U.S.Borders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will increase enforcement efforts in international arrival areas including the use of advanced targeting tools, special response teams including baggage and aircraft search teams, baggage x-ray equipment, specially-trained canine units, and explosive detection technology.
DHS has also mandated that all flights from the U.K. transmit passenger manifest information for intensive screening prior to departure from the gate. In addition, passengers on these flights and all other international flights will be subject to heightened inspection upon arrival in the U.S.
Please direct any further questions regarding travel in Milwaukee to the Travel Center at 414-259-5300.
CHECK WITH YOUR AIRLINE FOR ALL BAGGAGE FEES AND RESTRICTIONS. MOST AIRLINES ARE CHARGING A FEE FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND BAG.
NO MEALS ARE INCLUDED ANYMORE ON MOST FLIGHTS! PACK YOUR OWN OR BE PREPARED TO PURCHASE YOUR OWN MEALS.
APPLE VACATIONS BAGGAGE INFORMATION FOR CHARTER FLIGHTS
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