Caribbean traveler’s, once excluded from any passport requirements, are now joining the ranks of worldwide travelers who must present a valid passport before leaving the country. According to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all American travelers to and from the Caribbean are required to have a valid U.S. passport for travel after January 23, 2007.
Though this passport requirement has stifled the vacation plans of some, many travelers are determined to reach the Caribbean, resulting in record numbers of passport applications in the past few months. The U.S. Department of State expects to receive up to 18 million applications in 2007.
Considering the simplicity of the application process, extensive life of the passport and unparalleled beauty of the Caribbean, this should come as no surprise. More than 9,000 acceptance facilities are conveniently located around the country, and all necessary documents are listed on the U.S. Department of State’s website . This makes the passport application process virtually painless and extremely worthwhile.
Normally, within 10 weeks from application date, you’ll receive a passport that affords you 10 years of traveling pleasure. Pristine beaches, soothing trade winds and exceptional all inclusive resorts are now fair game to any traveler with a heart for the Caribbean. Applicants scheduled to travel less than 10 weeks from the application date should opt to expedite their passports.
We’ve assembled a list of resources below to get you started on your discounted Caribbean vacation from All Inclusive Outlet!Passport Resources
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Department of State - Everything you need to know about getting your passport
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Passport Expediting - Get your passport quickly with these expediting providers:
All Inclusive Outlet maintains no affiliation with the aforementioned passport providers and assumes no liability in the transaction of expediting services.
