Do you Have the Right Passport for International Travel?
Published Wednesday, July 19th 2017
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Were you aware that a Passport Card will only allow passengers to travel back into the US at land border crossings and sea ports of entry? Therefore, travelers cannot use the Passport Card for international air travel. This can be an expensive lesson if you are not prepared ahead of time.
The Passport Book, on the other hand, allows passengers to travel international via land, air, or sea. The purpose of the Passport Card is for frequent land border crossings.
"The passport card was designed for the specific needs of northern and southern U.S. border communities with residents that cross the border frequently by land. The passport book is the only document approved for international air travel." - US Department of State
The Passport Card is cheaper which is why some people decide to get it instead of the Book, but passengers will be denied bording at the airport if all that is presented for an international flight is the Card. Also, travel insurance will not cover trip expenses for this reason so it's possible that passengers could be out thousands of dollars for an international trip if they are not equipped with the proper documentation.
Be prepared for your next trip by visiting travel.state.gov.
The Passport Book, on the other hand, allows passengers to travel international via land, air, or sea. The purpose of the Passport Card is for frequent land border crossings.
"The passport card was designed for the specific needs of northern and southern U.S. border communities with residents that cross the border frequently by land. The passport book is the only document approved for international air travel." - US Department of State
The Passport Card is cheaper which is why some people decide to get it instead of the Book, but passengers will be denied bording at the airport if all that is presented for an international flight is the Card. Also, travel insurance will not cover trip expenses for this reason so it's possible that passengers could be out thousands of dollars for an international trip if they are not equipped with the proper documentation.
Be prepared for your next trip by visiting travel.state.gov.
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