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Passports are required for most international travel, and will soon be mandatory for all countries.

The following identifies the implementation dates:

* December 31, 2006: Passports will be required for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

* December 31, 2007: Passports will be required for all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel. In reality, effective December 31, 2007 a passport will be required for all travel to/from the US.

Therefore, if you do not have a passport, you should obtain one to participate in an SRU international program.

The following links provide information about passports and birth certificates.


US Passport Information and Application Forms


Search for a Passport Acceptance Agency (aka. where to apply)

Official Birth Certificate information


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Phone 1.800.SRU.9111