Proof of Citizenship Information
Proof of Citizenship is required when leaving the United States. Failure to present citizenship documentation at time of airport check-in, will result in denied boarding. If you have any questions regarding required citizenship, contact our office. We will be glad to help!
For Natural-Born U.S. Citizens:
A valid passport OR
A certified state-issued birth certificate (not hospital issued) AND a valid, non-expired government-issued
photo ID (both are required).
For Naturalized U.S. Citizens (including minors accompanied by both parents):
A valid passport OR
A valid, non-expired government-issued photo ID AND on of the following:
- A certified state-issued birth certificate (not hospital-issued)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. citizen.
- Other official U.S. government document verifying citizenship.
For Non-U.S. Citizens:
A valid passport.
A visa issued by the consulate of the destination country (if required).
A certified naturalization certificate AND a valid non-expired government-issued photo ID.
For Married or Divorced Women:
If ANY ONE travel document (valid passport, state-issued birth certificate, photo ID compared to each other and/or travel itinerary/air
tickets) shows a differing last name, they must also possess a marriage license or divorce decree.
If ALL travel documents show the same last name, a marriage license or divorce decree is not required.
For Minors Traveling Alone:
A valid passport and a notarized letter of consent submitted by both parents OR
A certified state-issued birth certificate (not hospital issued) and a notarized letter of consent submitted by both parents.
For Minors Accompanied By One Parent:
A valid passport OR
A certified state-issued birth certificate (not hospital-issued).
Accompanying parent must hold a notarized letter of consent from the absent legal parent. If parents are divorced, accompanying
parent must possess a copy of a legal document giving him/her sole custody of the minor child. If one parent is deceased, a
copy of the death certificate is required.
For Minors Accompanied By a Legal Guardian:
A valid passport OR
A certified state-issued birth certificate (not hospital-issued).
Accompanying legal guardian must possess a copy of a legal document giving him/her sole legal guardianship of the minor child.
** Note - A minor child is anyone under the age of 18, including infants.
*** This information was taken from a Funjet Vacations publication.
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