Entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda

Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) FAQ page to find the specific travel documents you will need to enter the U.S. by air, land, and sea from:

• Canada
• Mexico
• The Caribbean
• Bermuda

To strengthen U.S. border security, the WHTI sets standards for proving identity and citizenship when crossing U.S. borders. These standards determine what travel documents U.S. and non-U.S. citizens need to enter the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Travelers who enter from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories are not affected by WHTI standards.