IMPORTANT - NEW RULES IN EFFECT FOR ALL TRAVELERS JUNE 1, 2009!!! SEE BELOW:

ALL PERSONS traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document to enter or re-enter the United States. See The Department of Homeland Security's GetYouHome.gov for more information on these new travel requirements. The Departments of State and Homeland Security continue to update passport rules and regulations for the Western Hemisphere. AAA travelers are reminded to periodically check the U.S. Department of State website for the most up-to-date information. Click here to View updated information.

The above information is for U.S. Citizens only. All foreign nationals should consult directly with their consulate.

3 Quick Tips:

1. Don't wait. Apply for a passport as soon as possible.
2. If traveling in the near future, be sure your passport is valid six months after your scheduled return.
3. Any AAA Branch can take your passport photos and provide applications.

Do I have all the documents I need for my trip? What do I need to get a passport? Are our passports up-to-date? Have there been any changes to our passport information?

Before traveling outside the United States these are some of the questions you need to ask and get answers to prior to making your travel reservations. In an effort to strengthen security for all travelers, the U.S. and other governments have instituted stricter passport requirements for entering and re-entering the United States by all means of transportation. AAA Travel advises all travelers to obtain a passport or verify that each traveler's passport is up-to-date. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to have the proper documentation and identification required by the United States and other governments at time of travel. Some countries may require a visa for entry.

AAA travelers are strongly advised to obtain a passport or renew their passport as soon as you begin to make travel arrangements to avoid processing delays. In most instances, passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of return to the U.S. Updated information can be found on the U.S. Department of State's website. www.travel.state.gov

Passport forms and photos:
US Passport Application Wizard Information page
http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html

US Passport Application Wizard - the wizard enables you to enter information online and populates your application prior to printing your application. It's the quickest and easiest way to fill out an application.
https://pptform.state.gov

Passport photos and applications are available at all AAA Branch offices.

Passport and travel resources:

For U.S. Citizens:
Passport questions, requirements, hard copy applications, etc.
Find the nearest passport acceptance facility by zip code
How to get a passport quickly
Passport Application Processing Times
Passport and visa processing services

Additional resource for country specific entry, visa and health requirements: www.iatatravelcentre.com.

Citizens of other countries should contact their national government officials.

International Travel Information:
Department of Homeland Security
Current Travel Warnings
Current Travel Alerts
Consular Country Information Sheets
Country Background Notes
Tips for Traveling Abroad

Baggage Information:
Contact your air carrier as size, weight and quantity restrictions change.