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ipswich, ma usa

I know it's still a ways off but just a reminder to all the folks here that may be thinking about the Niagara seminar this spring, don't forget about the new passport regulations. Below is the attachment I recieved from my Dept of Homeland defense "friends".

Effective January 23, 2007, all persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid U.S. passport.

As early as January 1, 2008, all persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.


The lines and waits could be long don't hold off to late wouldn't want it to become a problem in March!!

John (5150)

11/28/2006 2:33:35 PM

Mocksville, NC

John ,
Never got a passport before, how would i get one in North carolina, i know stupid Q but i really dont know, i'm still waiting to go on my honeymoon for the last 26 years?

11/28/2006 4:16:13 PM

Mocksville, NC

I think Niagara, would be a great start, i need to slow down, and my wife has earned it. Thanks John

11/28/2006 4:20:07 PM

Utah

Roger this link should get you started....
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html

or call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778)

11/28/2006 5:16:30 PM

Utah

Here is another link:
"Applying for Your U.S. Passport the Easy Way"
http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/pubs/pubs_854.html

of course you have to remember that the above links are governemnt sites so who know if they will be useful and/or easy to use or not ! i.e. ... use at your own risk ! lol...

11/28/2006 5:22:57 PM

Western NY

my guess is that they will back off the land travel requirements by the 2008 deadline, or switch to some alternative that has been discussed.

if not, 2007 may be my last trip across the border for quite some time. just too expensive when you add it all up.

11/28/2006 5:53:53 PM

Rhode Island

roger

most united states post offices will be able to take your photo and process your pass port.

you need to bring your birth certificate and one other form of picture identification.

thats where we got ours. it cost a couple more bucks at the post office but its better cause you only need to stop at one place.

keep in mind it takes 6 weeks or so at times to get it back

pap

11/28/2006 7:45:56 PM

Mocksville, NC

Alright, Thank you all! yeah i'm going! If you see me on the Americans most wanted list, I might be a little late. LOL
THANK YOU! Roger

11/28/2006 10:21:59 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

You might not need it to come into Canada, but you'll sure need it to get back into the US, especially if you got a wet towel wrapped around your head from all the heavy drinking the night before. Just kidding about the last part. Nobody drinks in Niagara, do they?

Phil

11/29/2006 7:19:06 AM

[email protected]

Phil Phil Phil, how could you, you need some cheese

11/29/2006 9:49:30 AM

Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

If people are coming by plane, I suppose you could fly into Buffalo and drive across the border if you don't want to get a passport. Of course, you'd still need one by next year.

11/29/2006 10:44:44 AM

ordinary,VA

Have the date and time been set for the Niagara seminar?

11/29/2006 5:56:33 PM

Wallingford,CT

Saturday, March 10
Sunday, March 11

11/29/2006 7:30:12 PM

ordinary,VA

Thanks Bart

11/29/2006 7:46:53 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Sorry Eddy, but I didn't want any of my tipsy pumpkin buddies to be mistaken as terrorist while crossing back across the border. Put a block of cheese on your head instead of the towel & you won't have to worry about the border guards. They'll just think that they are Packers fans that got lost coming home from the game, again.

Phil

11/30/2006 6:35:18 AM

<< making note to self:
"bring cheesehead hat"

11/30/2006 8:42:47 AM

Mocksville, NC

lol

11/30/2006 8:47:19 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

LOL. Good idea, Dan. The border guards couldn't refuse a good American lad with cheese on their head.

Phil

12/1/2006 6:40:26 AM