|
PASSPORT
ALERT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEW PASSPORT
REQUIREMENTS
FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN CITIZENS.
Dear future UNI-Travel cruise
client,
Because you have expressed
interest in a cruise, we want to make sure that
you are aware of the latest information regarding
passport requirements to assist in your future
planning efforts.
In April 2005, the U.S. Department of State
announced details of the proposed “Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative”. If enacted, U.S.
and Canadian citizens will be required to carry a
passport for travel to or from certain
countries/areas that were previously exempt. As
you are making future travel plans, you'll want to
keep the proposed implementation dates in mind:
- Beginning December 31, 2005,
a passport or other accepted document* will be
required for all air and sea travel to or from
the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and
South America.
- Beginning December 31, 2006,
a passport or other accepted document* will be
required for all air and sea travel to or from
Mexico and Canada.
- Beginning December 31, 2007,
a passport or other accepted document* will be
required for all air, sea and land
border crossings.
To avoid a last-minute rush, we encourage you
to obtain or ensure you have a valid passport.
You'll find more information and helpful resources
at the links below.
We look forward to welcoming you on board a cruise
reserved with UNI-Travel in the future.
Obtaining
a Passport in the U.S.
Visa
Requirements for U.S. and Canadian Citizens
Please refer to each
cruise line to find out their particular document
requirements other than the passport information
provided here.
*Although
other valid documentation may be sufficient in
some circumstances, the United States Department
of Homeland Security has not yet made a final
determination as to which forms of documentation
may serve as a valid alternative to a passport.
For more information, please see
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
which is the United States Department of State's
website for passport information, and follow the
links to "New Requirements for Travelers
Between the United States and the Western
Hemisphere."
|