Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizens will be required to present one of
the following documents for entry into the United States by land or sea from Canada,
Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda.
For further information, including additional document options and requirements for
special audiences, please visit www.GetYouHome.gov.
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U.S. Passport Card
U.S. Passport Card
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Cost: – $45 - Age 16 & Older
– $35 - Under Age 16
– For holders of U.S. passport - $20
Validity: – 10 years - Age 16 & Older
– 5 years - Under Age 16
Issued by: U.S. Department of State
Limitations: Not valid for international air travel
Info: www.travel.state.gov
Enhanced Driver’s License
Cost: – $15 - $30 over a regular driver’s license
Validity: – Will vary by state or province
Issued by: Individual state or province
Limitations: Not valid for international air travel
Info: Visit your state or provincial government website
Enhanced Driver’s License
Passport
U.S. Passport
Canadian Passport
Cost: $100 (age 16 and older);
$85 (under age 16)
Validity: 10 years (adults);
5 years (under age 16)
Issued by: U.S. Department of State
Info: www.travel.state.gov
Cost: $87 (age 16 and older);
$37 (ages 3-12); $22 (under age 3)
Validity: 5 years (age 3 and older);
3 years (under age 3)
Issued by: Passport Canada
Info: www.passportcanada.gc.ca
Trusted Traveler Programs
For pre-approved, low-risk travelers crossing
the U.S./Canada border
NEXUS Card*
* Requires additional application processes,
including an interview and fingerprinting.
Added Benefits: Access to dedicated commuter lanes
on the northern border and expedited marine reporting;
access to NEXUS kiosks at designated Canadian airports
Total Cost: – $50.00
Validity: 5 years
Issued by: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Info: Apply Online! www.cbp.gov
Trusted Traveler Programs
For pre-approved, low-risk travelers crossing
the U.S./Mexico border
SENTRI Card*
* Requires additional application processes,
including an interview and fingerprinting.
Added Benefits: Access to dedicated commuter lanes on
the southern border
Total Cost: – $122.25
Validity: 5 years
Issued by: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Info: Apply Online! www.cbp.gov
Trusted Traveler Programs
For pre-approved, low-risk commercial truck drivers
crossing either the northern or southern border at
dedicated lanes
FAST/EXPRES Card*
* Requires additional application processes,
including an interview and fingerprinting.
Added Benefits: Access to dedicated lanes for commercial
shipments on both the northern and southern borders
Total Cost: – $50.00
Validity: 5 years
Issued by: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Info: Apply Online! www.cbp.gov
Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. & Canadian citizens under the age of 16, or under the age of
19 if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group, may present a birth certificate,
Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Canadian Citizenship Card, or a naturalization certificate. Birth
certificates can be an original, photocopy, or certified copy.
www.GetYouHome.gov
Denotes availability in Canada
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