2007 Subvets National Convention - Important Information

Since 06-15-05
 

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well.

I need to pass this information along. When I initially spoke with all of you, the only requirements to go on a cruise we're a birth certificate and picture ID.

The government is now implementing new rules that will require each person going on the 2007 Subvets convention cruise to Alaska to have a valid passport.

Eventually you will need this not only for cruising but for any border crossing. Even Canada and Mexico. The guidelines and timeline are printed below. 

Thanks!

Kim

Proposed Timeline for Implementation for Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Requirements

The travel initiative requirements will be rolled out in phases, providing as much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable them to meet the terms of the new guidelines.   The proposed implementation timeline is as follows:

• December 31, 2005 – Passport or other accepted document required for all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and South America.

• December 31, 2006 – Passport or other accepted document required for all air and sea travel to or from Mexico and Canada.

• December 31, 2007 – Passport or other accepted document required for all air, sea and land border crossings.