INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Taking an international trip? There are some important travel documents you may need to bring along.

PASSPORTS

Government-issued passports come in 2 forms:

  • Passbook: This works for all international travel
  • Passport card: This only works for travel by land or sea between the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda

Pro tip: The US State Department recommends your passport be valid for at least 6 months past your actual travel date (or 3 months for certain countries). Be sure to double-check the expiration date ahead of time!

VISAS

A travel visa lets you enter and depart a specific country. You may need to get separate visas for each individual port or connection on your itinerary. Some countries don’t require one at all, but it’s important to always check in advance.

CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS

Traveling to another country? It’s important to bring along a few important documents to make sure you get through customs without hassle. Customs agents may ask to see the following:

  • A valid passport, or other proof of citizenship like a government-issued photo ID and birth certificate with raised seal.
  • A travel visa, if the country you’re visiting requires one.
  • A completed customs declaration form. You may receive the form while traveling, or when you arrive. Just fill it out – it only takes a few minutes!

CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES

US CITIZENS

Check out these links for the scoop on things you can and can’t bring:

Questions? The US Customs and Border Protection homepage is a good place to start.

NON-US CITIZENS

We recommend checking with your country’s customs agency for restrictions on duty-free merchandise.

STILL NEED HELP?

See US Customs and Border Crossings.

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a branch of the US Department of Homeland Security designed to keep travel safe and secure. TSA regulations may affect your travel experience, so let’s dig into some resources that’ll help you know what to expect.

You can visit the TSA website for the scoop on flight restrictions, security updates, and other important info. Check out these links for specifics:

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