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**The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is in effect as of June 1, 2009 for land, sea, and air travelers entering or exiting the United States.

Air Travel:

All U.S. citizens traveling by air are required to present a passport book to enter or re-enter the United States.

Land or Sea Travel:

U.S. CITIZENS: U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security .

CHILDREN: U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card.

Groups of U.S. citizen children ages 16 through 18, when traveling with a school or religious group, social organization, or sports team, will be able to enter under adult supervision with originals or copies of their birth certificates or other proof of citizenship. See the Department of Homeland Security's GetYouHome.gov for more information on the changing travel requirements.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of State or the Department of Homeland Security.