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The Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has prepared a set of publications to assist you in obtaining your U.S. passport. This list of links provides information on how, when and where to apply for your passport.  It IS easy! And a must do -- For ALL 2007+ travel dates!

Click Here - To go to the ‘Official’ US Department of State Passport Website

Click Here - To Download Passport Application. {Adobe Acrobat Required}

Click Here - To Find Passport Facilities Nearby  {use the Zip Code Search}

Click Here - To Learn how to make your passport photo at home !  Save $8-$20

You can follow developments of this requirement by checking  our website often - or by asking your Travel Agent as you consider booking trips to various destinations.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Here is the latest info we have - from within the website above.   [Updated Feb. 8, 2008]

Current Regulation -- you MUST HAVE a valid passport for international travel by AIR.

U.S. Citizens
Air Travel
All U.S. citizens including children must present a passport or secure travel document when entering the United States by air.

Land/Sea Travel
Beginning January 31, 2008, the United States will end the practice of accepting oral declarations of citizenship at the border.

U.S. citizens ages 19 and older must present documentation that proves both identity and citizenship. Identification documents must include a photo, name and date of birth. View the complete list of acceptable documents at CBP.gov. 
Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
 

Read all official guidelines and follow other links at the following website:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
 

Current Regulation -- you MUST HAVE proper documentation for travel by Cruise.

The following news release was provided to all travel agencies by CLIA in March - 2008

Effective June 1, 2009, the following rules take effect for cruise passengers:

U.S. citizens on cruise voyages that begin and end at the same U.S. port (closed-loop itineraries) must show proof of citizenship* and government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license). A passport will not be required for passengers that fall into this category.

*Documents include: Original or certified copy of birth certificate; Naturalization papers; Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by Department of State

All other passengers and/or itineraries (such as cruises which begin in one U.S. port and return to a different U.S. port or any cruise that begins or ends in a foreign port) will require a passport or other recognized document. For a list of accepted documents, see www.travel.state.gov.

The good news for a majority of cruise passengers – American citizens that leave and return on their cruise from the same U.S. port – is that the travel document requirements will remain largely unchanged from how the industry is operating today.

NOTE: Passports are becoming ‘more of a requirement’ to visit most other countries. It would be good to consider obtaining your Passport immediately - just to be sure. Your Travel Agent can advise you of the Countries currently requiring a valid US Passport and/or Visa..

GBTC brings you good information you can use to plan your travel. We hope our effort to provide these articles and official links will encourage our website visitors to book with us.  Call or email us today !  We love to answer questions!