The group should be prepared to present a letter on organizational letterhead with the following information: GROUPS OF CHILDREN: US citizen children under age 19 arriving by land or by sea from contiguous territory and traveling with a school group, religious group, social or cultural organization, or sports team, may present an original or copy of their birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card. Details can be found on the US Department of Homeland Security’s website, CHILDREN: US citizen children age 15 and younger arriving by land or by sea from contiguous territory may present an original or copy of their birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card. The following information briefly provides the requirements for special audiences.
The final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) went into effect on Jand requires US citizens to present a passport book, passport card, or other document approved by the US Government when entering the United States by land or by sea from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. CITIZENS MAY NOT REQUIRE A PASSPORT BOOK OR PASSPORT CARD