Is it possible that I can travel to Dominican Republic with just:...?

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NYCLady

Just bring a photo ID, birth certificate, and proof that you have already applied. Because they got so backed up with the applications, they temporarily waived the law for people who have already applied for passports. You definitely need that notarized letter from your mother since you are a minor. Have fun!

sarge927

Sorry, but no. As of January of this year, you must have a valid passport to travel anywhere outside the U.S. by air.

jmbsdq

This is from the State Department Consular Affairs web site:

WASHINGTON â€“ The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced June 8, 2007 that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda who have applied for but not yet received passports can nevertheless temporarily enter and depart from the United States by air with a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through September 30, 2007. The federal government is making this accommodation for air travel due to longer than expected processing times for passport applications in the face of record-breaking demand.

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was mandated by Congress in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for citizens and legitimate international visitors. WHTI requirements for air travel took effect on January 23, 2007.

Adults who have applied for but not yet received a passport should present government-issued photo identification and an official proof of application from the U.S. Department of State. Children under the age of 16 traveling with their parents or legal guardian will be permitted to travel with the childâ€™s proof of application. Travelers who have not applied for a passport should not expect to be accommodated. U.S. citizens with pending passport applications can obtain proof of application at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html .

This accommodation does not affect entry requirements to other countries. Americans traveling to a country that requires passports must still present those documents.

Since implementation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has and will continue to exercise its current authorities in unique circumstances to allow individuals subject to the WHTI requirements into the United States based on other evidence of identity and citizenship.

As early as January 2008, the departments will begin to implement WHTI at land and sea ports of entry. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlining a phased implementation is expected to be published in the Federal Register within the next two weeks.

Travel document security remains a top priority for the U.S. Government. Both the 9/11 Commission and the U.S. Congress urged strengthening of travel documents to prevent entry of terrorists across our borders, reduce use of fraudulent documents, and speed up entry procedures.

Manny M

sorry but as of january you need a passport to travel anywhere outside the US by air and as of may it is necessary for crossing the border by land also

laura f

You definitly cannot go without your passport. I was just their in February and that is the first thing they will be asking for. You can pay a little extra money to expidite your passport and recieve it within a few days.

NOLA guy

You can check with the DR Embassy, but you probably need a passport.

Call the office of your US Representative (Congressman) to ask for help with getting the passport in time. Call the offices of both of your US Senators if you can't get through to your Representative or they tell you they can't help. CALL TODAY.

If you are under the age of 18, get an adult (ex. your mother) involved in calling your Representative.

TBM

Bring official photo I.D. and proof that you applied for a passport & you'll be okay. They updated the rules Friday since it's taking so long to get passports.

Happy Feet

IÂ´m pretty convinced you need a passport my dear! But to be
in you shoes I would call the embassy and ask if the documents you have are ok! Do it fast! and take contact with
the passport office and explain your problem.!
Where do you gonna stay ? In Puerto Plata (The best)
Enjoy it!
Gilbert

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