Since April 2005, the Binational Tourism Alliance has been working on changes to this critical legislation with local, regional, provincial, state and national colleagues and politicians.

For the most up to date news on this important issue, please refer back to this section on a regular basis. 

For updated information on current travel identification requirements, please click here.

WHTI Links:

Nexus Program

Updates:

June 13, 2008
Change in document procedures, please click here

May 22, 2008 
Governor Patterson Announces Federal Agreement to Issue Enhanced Driver Licences in New York State  
for complete information, please click here


March 27, 2008
Homeland Security and State Departments Announce WHTI Land and Sea Final Rule
For complete information please visit: http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1206634226418.shtm

January 28, 2008
Canada Border Services Agency:
Update On Recent Developments Related to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) and a Reminder for Documentation Required Effective January 31, 2008 for Entry into the U.S. by Land and Water.
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January 2008
New travel document requirements
Travelers Reminded of New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State remind the traveling public that as of Jan. 31, 2008, all adult travelers will be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, and proof of identity, such as a driver’s license, when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry.
For complete information click here   For current requirements as well as after January 31, 2008, please click here

January 2008 

Marine Travel:

For updated information for recreational boaters entering Canada, please click here

For updated information for recreational boaters entering the U.S., please click here