Passports will be NOT be needed in 2008. However, more documentation is required than in previous years.

After JANUARY 31, 2008 US and Canadian citizens travelling by LAND or SEA will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, at the international border. The phone number for questions at the International Falls, MN Port of Entry is 218-283-2541.

Please read below for more information:

From <http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html>

AIR TRAVEL
Implemented on January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.

LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security's website. <http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1182350422171.shtm>

JANUARY 31, 2008
U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document <http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html#compliant_document>, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.

LATER
At a later date, to be determined, the departments will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have either a U.S. passport; a U.S. passport card <http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html>; a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.

Q: How do I get a passport?

A: United States citizens can visit the State Department's travel website <www.travel.state.gov>, or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center: 1-877-4USA-PPT; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793.

You should allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to apply and receive your passport in advance of travel. Please allow 6 weeks for processing of your passport application. If you need to travel urgently and require a passport sooner, please visit <www.travel.state.gov> for additional information.