The SENTRI card can be used in place of a passport for travel across any US border by land or sea. Travelers must be pre-approved by Customs and Border Protection and must provide fingerprints and attend a 30 minute interview. The SENTRI card is valid for 5 years.
What is the alternative to a passport?
Entry Into the United States by Land and Sea
Passport Card (see below) Enhanced Driver’s License (see below) Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.
Is there anyway of traveling without a passport?
In some cases, you will be allowed to travel or cross national borders without a passport. Suppose you lose your passport while traveling abroad. In that case, the U.S. embassy or consulate may issue you with an emergency travel document. This will allow you to cross borders to return home.
Can I get back into the US without a passport?
While dual citizens may be able to travel abroad with alternative documentation, all U.S. citizens are required to present a U.S. passport in order to re-enter the United States.
How do I prove my identity without a passport?
Acceptable personal identification documents include:
A current UK or European photo-card driving licence. UK full or provisional photo-card driving licence. A national ID card and/or other valid documentation relating to immigration status and permission of work.
Can I enter the US with my birth certificate?
U.S. citizens under age 16 may present a birth certificate or alternative proof of citizenship when entering by land or sea. All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel. Please note that hospital-issued birth certificates, voter registration cards, and affidavits cannot be used.
What happens if I don’t get my passport before I travel?
The first step is to call and make an appointment with the emergency passport service. Call 1 877-487-2778 or 1 888 874-7793 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
What if I lost my passport before my flight?
You will have to complete a few forms and show proof of your travel itinerary, but you may also have to file a police report if the document was stolen. Proof of citizenship and identity will also be required. Other than that, you will need a good color passport photo.
Can I get an emergency passport?
Emergency passports are for people who have lost theirs while abroad, or need to travel and cannot get a passport in time any other way. However, if you are to get one, you must provide proof of your travel plans, for example booking confirmations. The emergency passport is really an emergency travel document.
What documents can I use to cross the border?
All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options – see the Traveling with Children section.
Can you use birth certificate to cross border?
United States and Canadian citizen children under age 16 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born), a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate,
Can you cross the border with just an ID?
U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.
What ID can I use if I don’t have a passport or driving licence UK?
You can use a UK birth, adoption or naturalisation certificate, but you must send it with one of the following: National Insurance card, or a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions or HM Revenue and Customs showing your National Insurance number – find your National Insurance number if you’ve lost it.
What can be accepted as proof of identity?
Proof of identity is a valid photo ID, such as a passport or ID card.
What documents can be used to verify identity?
Acceptable Documents for Identity Verification
- State identification (ID) card.
- Driver license.
- US passport or passport card.
- US military card (front and back)
- Military dependent’s ID card (front and back)
- Permanent Resident Card.
- Certificate of Citizenship.
- Certificate of Naturalization.
Can I cross the US border with my ID and birth certificate?
In a nutshell, U.S. and Canadian citizens older than 16 years old have to show a passport, passport card or another accepted document to cross back into the U.S. Children under 16 may show an original or copy of their birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, a Canadian
How fast can I get a passport?
Processing Times
| Routine | 6 to 9 weeks |
|---|---|
| Expedited | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Expedited at Agency | Must have international travel within 14 calendar days |
Can you cross back into the US without a birth certificate?
You are a U.S. minor citizen:
U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 (or under 19, if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group) must present a valid passport, birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. The birth certificate can be original, a photocopy, or a certified copy.
Can I travel while waiting for my passport?
You cannot travel while your U.S. passport application is still in pending or in process. The only way you can get a passport issued sooner is by applying in person at a regional agency. These agencies require an appointment. Your appointment date must be within 3 business days of your travel date.
How do I get a passport quickly?
Fill out your DS-82 application and collect your documents. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information. Clearly mark “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope.
Can you replace a lost passport in 24 hours?
Unfortunately, while a simple renewal can be done in a day, a lost passport cannot be replaced using the Passport Office’s one-day Premium Service.