CBP Reminds Land, Sea Border Crossers that New Procedures Start Jan. 31

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds travelers that beginning January 31, border crossers will be asked to present documents denoting citizenship and identity when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry. This change primarily affects U.S. and Canadian citizens, who have previously been permitted entry by oral declaration alone.

Thursday marks the transition toward standard and consistent documents for all travelers entering the country. It is also the start of a robust and concerted public education campaign, intended to inform travelers of document requirements which will be implemented next year.