- All U.S. Citizens returning to the country via air must have a valid U.S. passport for entry, unless they are military with documentation or a NEXUS card holder. If returning by land or sea, a passport is accepted but not required. Travelers can use a passport card, enhanced drivers license or trusted traveler card as outlined by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
- Permanent residents of the U.S. must present a passport for re-entry to the U.S. by air. For travel by land or sea, lawful permanent residents are required to have their permanent resident card, also known as a green card or Form I-551.
- All International visitors to the U.S. arriving by air must have a valid passport for entry, and may be subject to US-VISIT biometric screening. Those entering the country under the visa waiver program with passports issued after October 2006 must have an e-Passport with a biometric chip. Travelers from Canada and Bermuda can present a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative document for entry via land or sea. Mexican travelers must have a passport for land or sea entry unless they have a laser visa border crossing card.
- Passports may not be required of individuals who are enrolled in one of the trusted traveler programs administered by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. These programs include NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST; and are for travel from Canada or Mexico.
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