Passport and Canadian Border Information
(From the U.S. Department of State)

Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

Effective January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.

As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.

Prior to January 1, 2008 or whenever the passport requirement pertaining to land & sea travel takes effect, U.S. citizens going to Canada or returning from Canada without a passport will need: (1) Photo I.D. such as a driver's license, plus (2) Birth Certificate (original or certified copy) OR Naturalization Certificate OR Citizenship Certificate OR Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). The same requirements apply to Canadian citizens entering the U.S.

For more information on U.S. Border requirements, visit the following sites:
www.travel.state.gov
www.getapassportnow.com
www.cbp.gov


Canadian Border wait times
Check current Candian border wait times.

(Look for the city of Blaine, either Pacific Highway or Peace Arch, near the top of the page.)


Currency
The American dollar is the primary form of currency among Seattle businesses. To change foreign currency to dollars, Travelex Currency Services locations can be found at SeaTac airport and in downtown Seattle at Westlake Center.

Also in Seattle are Custom House Currency Exchange centers at Pier 69 (The Victoria Clipper terminal) and just north of Pioneer Square at 911 Western Avenue, Suite 399.

Most banks are also able to exchange currencies.

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