[pct-l] Passport" card

[Bill Burge]

Here's the real info.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3921.html

The other site sent is a company that wants to charge you to get the  
info...

The process appears to be the same as getting a passport booklet, you  
can even get both with one application process.

BillB



On Apr 5, 2010, at 11:39 AM, Marion Davison wrote:

> Trailwife at aol.com wrote:
>> I was asked?
>>
>>
>>
>> What  is a "Passport" card ???????
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> A passport card is a wallet sized card that  passport holders can  
>> get in
>> addition to their passport. It is good for  ground travel to and  
>> from Canada,
>> and air travel within the USA.
>>
>> _https://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/passportcard.html_
>> (https://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/passportcard.html)
>>
>
> I had a three hour wait for re-entry into the US at the "Peace park"
> entry south of Vancouver last summer. I had an ordinary passport.  
> People
> with the passport card could bypass the long line and get through  
> quick.
>  My understanding of this system is that it is not easy to get a card.
>  You need a lot more paperwork and a face to face interview.  However
> it is very worthwhile for those who make frequent crossings--let's say
> they live close to a border and cross it often for work or pleasure.
> For me who does it once a year or less it isn't worth the bother.
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