REQUIREMENTS FOR CROSSING THE BORDER - JUNE 1, 2009

ALL people MUST show proof of citizenship to re-enter the US.

Proof of Citizenship includes one of the following ...

Age 16 and up

  1. Passport or Passport Card
  2. Enhanced Drivers License/Non-driver ID
  3. Nexus Card or equivalent

Age 15 and under

  1. Birth Certicate
  2. Naturalization Certificate
  3. Other government issued proof

Travel with Youth Organizations (should include Scout Troops)

Youth (age 18 and under) travelling with a youth group for an activity (school, sports team, scouts) and supervised by adults may use a birth certificate as proof of citizenship. Adults driving them MUST have the proof of citizenship mentioned above.

Western Hemisphere Traval Initiative Site: http://Getyouhome.gov

Scout Brigade Information: http://www.lcgraphicproduction.com/betatesting/fortgeorge/frameset.html

Homeland Security Information: http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/#0

Scouts travelling with an adult other than a parent should carry a notarized letter authorizing them to be transported by this adult.