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A: The required travel documents depend on the traveler’s citizenship.
For U.S. citizens:
- Effective January 1, 2007, passports are required for everyone flying between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Bermuda, and the Caribbean with the exception of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Effective January 1, 2008, passports will be required for everyone traveling to or from the United States to all international destinations.
The State Department's site can help you with getting a passport. You can also call the U.S.
National Passport Information Center at (877) 4USAPPT. Please allow 6 weeks
for passport application processing.
Some helpful links:
How to get a passport in less than 6 weeks
New document requirements FAQs.
For foreign country entry requirements
Since almost all Hotwire bookings are final, we recommend confirming your passport's validity before you book any international travel on our site.
For non-U.S. citizens:
Your travel document requirements vary based on your citizenship and resident country.
Contact the embassy or consulate of all countries you plan to visit or your international carrier(s)
to ensure you have everything you need. Since almost all Hotwire bookings are final, we recommend confirming the
validity of all your travel documents before you book any international travel on our site.
New! January 1, 2008 requirements for United States entry at entry ports:
Canadian citizens: May present a valid passport issued by the Government of Canada, or a valid trusted traveler program card such as NEXUS or FAST.
Bermudan citizens: May present a passport issued by the Government of Bermuda or the United Kingdom.
Mexican citizens: Must present a passport issued by the Government of Mexico and a visa, or a valid Form DSP-150, B-1/B-2 laser visa (Border Crossing Card) **.
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A: For domestic flights within the U.S., it is recommended that you check in at least 60-90 minutes prior to the flight's departure. Note that airlines reserve the right to deny boarding if you have not checked in and boarded (or are in the process of boarding) 20 minutes prior to departure time.
For flights to or originating from airports outside of the U.S., arrive at least 3 hours before departure time. During peak travel periods (such as the holidays), allow yourself extra time for check-in. For flights to or originating from airports outside of the U.S., it is recommended that you be checked in and boarded (or are in the process of boarding) at least 60 minutes prior to departure. Airlines reserve the right to deny boarding if you are not in the boarding area within this timeframe.
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