Where can I travel without a passport?
- Photographic driving license.
- International student card.
- Government issued photographic ID cards.
- Health insurance/social security photographic ID cards.
- Photographic bus/train pass.
- Place of work photographic ID.
- Birth certificates (for under 18s with no photo ID)
What can you use to travel if you don’t have a passport?
Identification
- Driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
- Permanent resident card.
Can you use something else instead of a passport?
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.
Can I enter the U.S. 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.
Can I enter the US without my passport?
Arrival From Other Countries. All travelers entering the United States from all other countries need a passport upon arrival (regardless of their country of citizenship). Permanent residents and foreign nationals may also need a U.S. visa.
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 I cross the US border with a copy of my birth certificate?
Children: U.S. citizen children ages 15 and under arriving by land or sea from a contiguous territory (Canada or Mexico) may 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, or a Naturalization
Is a driver’s license proof of citizenship USA?
A driver’s license, social security card, or a voter registration card does not constitute proof of citizenship.
Can I cross the US border without a passport by land?
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).
Can you leave the country without a passport?
In some instances, you can travel to Canada and Mexico without your U.S. passport. However, if you plan on using air travel, you will need to have your passport. If you are going to enter Canada and Mexico by land, you’re in luck. Usually, U.S. adults must provide their passports if they want to enter Canada or Mexico.
Can you get a passport in a day?
All you will be required to do is book your passport appointment online, and, should your application be successful, you can receive your new passport at the end of the appointment. The whole process can take as little as 2 (two) days!
Whats the fastest way to get a passport?
If you need to submit extra documents, the ten days processing time starts when we receive them. If you have already submitted a paper application, you cannot apply online. Passport Online is the fastest way to apply for or renew your passport.
What happens if my passport doesn’t come in time?
Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility. If you did not receive your passport in this time period, you can request a refund of the $60 expedited service fee.
What does a U.S. citizen need to cross back into the US?
U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport; Passport Card; enhanced driver’s license; Trusted Traveler Program card (SENTRI or Global Entry); U.S. military identification card when traveling on official orders; U.S. Merchant Mariner document when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or Form I-
What do I need to cross the border by car?
If you are a citizen of the United States over the age of 16, you will need a Passport, a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver’s Licence (only issued by certain states) to enter Canada. If you are travelling by air, you are required to have a passport, regardless of age.
What documents do I need to cross the border into the US?
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 a Social Security card be proof of citizenship?
Two documents containing consistent information that proves the applicant’s identity, such as: Birth certificate. Social Security card. Marriage certificate.
What are three acceptable forms of proof of US citizenship?
(1) A U.S. passport, including a U.S. Passport Card issued by the Department of State, without regard to any expiration date as long as such passport or Card was issued without limitation. (2) A Certificate of Naturalization. (3) A Certificate of U.S. Citizenship.
What kind of documents can you use to prove you are a citizen of the US on an I 9 form?
Driver’s License
- ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address.
- School ID card with a photograph.
- Voter registration card.
- U.S.military card or draft record.
Can a US citizen be denied entry at the border?
At the United States border, US immigration officers alone decide whether to allow or deny entry to travelers. Sometimes denial is clear-cut, such as a prior criminal conviction or the submission of incorrect documents. Very often, however, no specific reasons are given and denied US travelers just have to guess.
Can I go to Cancun without a passport?
By Air: All travelers to Cancun by air must hold valid passports. Unlike road travel, where you can use a passport card or a book, you must have a valid passport book. This regulation also applies to minors. When traveling with minors, ensure you have notarized consent forms from their parents or guardians.