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New Travel Restrictions

Jun 01, 2009
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New travel restrictions are now in place for U.S. travelers going to Canada or Mexico.  Effective June 1st, 2009, U.S. citizens must have an approved form of identification to reenter the United States.

Here are some resources to help prepare you for your trip.

Find out about the Western Hemisphere Travel Intiative.

Learn about the types of approved documentation you'll need to reenter the United States.

An Enhanced Driver License (EDL) is one of the approved forms of identification for reentry to the United States.  Learn how to get one in Washington State.

A U.S. passport is the best form of idenfication for U.S. citizens when they travel.  Visit this link to learn how to apply for a passport.

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