Passports and Visas

Passport Information

The travel industry has a website, www.GetAPassportNow.com, to inform travelers about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) passport requirements and to provide easy access to passport information.

WHTI requires all air travelers to the United States to have a passport or other secure document by January 23, 2007, including Americans returning from Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. In addition, all travelers by land and sea must meet this requirement by an unspecified deadline not later than June 1, 2009.

Visa Information for International Travelers

Visitors to the U.S. may require a visa depending on the purpose of your visit. To obtain more information on acquiring a visa, please visit the International Visitors Office Web site at travel.state.gov.

Please note: The average processing time for security clearance is 14 days. However, all visa applicants are encouraged to apply at your earliest convenience, or at least three to five months prior to travel to the U.S.