Travel Documents for International Travel
U.S. Nationals - Passport Requirements
Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States.
Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate.). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. For full details, call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778).
U.S. Nationals: Get details on how to renew a passport or get a passport in a hurry.
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U.S. Embassy In The Cayman Islands
The U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, has consular responsibility for the Cayman Islands.
American Citizen Services — U.S. Embassy in Kingston
Address: 142 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6
Tel: (876) 702-6450; (876) 702-6000 (after-hours emergency)
U.S. Nationals: Is a visa required for the Cayman Islands?
U.S. citizens traveling to the Cayman Islands for short-term visits are not required to have a Visa.
Work Permits for U.S. Citizens For The Cayman Islands
U.S. citizens traveling to the Cayman Islands for work must obtain a work permit from the Department of Immigration of the Cayman Islands, telephone (345) 949-8344.
Work Permits web site click here.
Visas For Foreign Visitors To The USA
Before traveling to the U.S., a citizen of a foreign country must generally obtain a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The type of visa you will need is based on the purpose of your travel.
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Information for international visitors entering the USA
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Department of Homeland Security Requires Online Registration by All Travelers From Visa Waiver Countries
As of January 12, 2009, all travelers from countries in the Visa Waiver Program are required to pre-register online before entering the United States. Travelers can apply for authorization online at https://ESTA.cbp.dhs.gov, where they are asked to provide information similar to what is currently submitted on a green I-94W form on arrival in the US. These details include passport data and where the applicant intends to stay upon arrival (this can be amended at a later stage). The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) checks the information against law enforcement databases and provides one of three responses almost instantaneously: 'Authorization Approved,' 'Travel Not Approved' or 'Authorization Pending'. The new procedures are part of the Department of Homeland Security's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). For additional details about ESTA, and application procedures, visit one of the following web sites: www.Travel.State.gov or https://ESTA.cbp.dhs.gov.
