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08 / 2006 PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Traveling abroad? It's important you know your passport, visa, and health requirements, which vary by destination. Make sure you get all the information you need well in advance of your trip.

Important update regarding travel to Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda:

As of December 31, 2006, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens traveling to or from the United States via air or sea, regardless of destination.

If you have booked a flight, hotel, rental car, vacation package, or cruise, visit the CIBT Web site for detailed information on travel requirements for the countries you're visiting, and for those you pass through en route. This site provides online ordering for passports and visas, including rush replacement of lost or stolen passports, and a 24-hour customer support telephone number.
For more information on travel requirements, contact the U.S. embassies of the countries you're visiting. A complete list of U.S. embassies worldwide can be found at the Department of State Web site.
08 / 2006 Travel Advisory - In responce to a serious terrorist threat to international aviation, Homeland Security has raised at all airports security levels to Severe or Red.
09 / 01 /2006 For the latest hurricane information, visit the National Hurricane Center, where you can see maps projecting the storm's three-day and five-day paths.
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09 / 04 / 2006 United States

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
  • The hurricane season normally runs from 1 June to 30 November, and can affect the whole of the southern USA.  Please see the Natural Disasters section of this Travel Advice and the Hurricanes page on the FCO website for more information.
  • The US Department of Homeland Security has lowered its terror alert status to "orange" or high for all flights into the US that have originated from the UK.  The terror alert level also remains at "orange" for all other international and domestic flights in the US.  Definitions for the US Advisory System can be found at the following Dept of Homeland Security web page:  http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic.
  • You should expect stringent security checks at airports and public buildings.
  • Around 6.5 million British nationals visit the United States each year.  Most visits are trouble-free.  The main types of incident for which British nationals require consular assistance in the USA are for replacing lost or stolen passports, money and other documents, road accidents, and street-related and other crimes.  The majority of cases occur in New York City; the tourist areas in Florida (principally Orlando and Miami); and Los Angeles and San Francisco.  You should be alert to the dangers of car and street crime in cities.
  • We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.
09/29/2006
  • Mexico

    This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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    • Around 250, 000 British nationals visit Mexico each year.  Most visits are trouble-free, but crime and kidnappings are on the increase.  The main type of incident for which British nationals require consular assistance in Mexico is the theft or loss of passports and other personal documents such as credit cards.  Around 140 cases of stolen passports are reported to the Embassy every year.  You should be particularly alert in tourist areas (especially on public transport and when dealing with real or purported policemen) and exercise caution when withdrawing money from cashpoints or exchanging money at Bureaux de Change.
    • The threat from terrorism is low.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
    • The hurricane season in Mexico normally runs from June to November.  Please see the Natural Disasters section of this Travel Advice and the Hurricanes for more information.
    • Since May 2006, there have been a number of protests in the city of Oaxaca, some of which have turned violent.  The situation remains tense and you should avoid the area at this time. Mexican Ministers have not ruled out the use of force to resolve the situation.  On 24 September 2006, armed protesters attacked a reporter, with two politicians, at the Camino Real Hotel. If you do chose to travel, you should monitor local media reports closely and avoid all demonstrations.  The rest of the state of Oaxaca (including the resorts of Puerto Escondido and Huatulco) is not affected (see the Political Situation section of this advice for more details).
    • We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake