No. According to the WHTI you need a passport, passport card or WHTI compliant document. Source: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
CURRENTLY: U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. LATER: On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
A WHTI Document.
LAND AND SEA TRAVELThe following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security's website. * CURRENTLY:U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. * LATER:As early as June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
* CURRENTLY:U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. * LATER:On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. source: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
WHTI was created in 1968-12.
You now need a passport to travel to Mexico. *** I have a different answer. I found the following from a State Dept. Travel website: ALL PERSONS traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.LAND AND SEA TRAVELThe following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security's website. * CURRENTLY:U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. * LATER:On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
Yes, U.S. citizens need a passport or other WHTI compliant document to go to the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands are part of the Caribbean region and falls under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative that went into full effect on June 1, 2009.
Not at this point in time. According to the US Government web site, starting '''JANUARY 31, 2008 all U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI compliant document (passport), or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. '''
The following is for travel into Canada at any border, not just Maine, but here ya go!"For Land/Sea Travel On January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens entering the U.S. will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization documents. At a later date to be determined, the implementation of all WHTI requirements will be announced."Hope that helped!Mally
yes * CURRENTLY:U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. * LATER:On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. Note: The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. source: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.htmlDepends on what country you're travelling from.
All U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico by land, sea or air are required to present a current, valid passport or other WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) compliant document to enter Mexico and then return to the United States.WHTI-compliant documents include the following.Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)State Issued Enhanced Driver's License (when available)Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)U.S. Military Identification with Military Travel OrdersU.S. Merchant Mariner Document when traveling in conjunction with official maritime businessNative American Tribal Photo Identification CardForm I-872 American Indian Card