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Travel Talk SeriesTravel Talk SeriesBy Dianne Tuttle, CTCBy Dianne Tuttle, CTC

• Passports

• Visa’s

• Homeland Security

PassportsPassports

FAQ- PassportsFAQ- Passports

• Where do I get a passport application

• How do I renew my passport

• My child who is under 18 needs a passport

• What is the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP)?

• What do I do if there is no birth record on file for me?

What is the difference between a What is the difference between a passport and a visa?passport and a visa?

• A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries.

• A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country on a U.S. passport that allows the bearer to visit that foreign country. 

Visa’s – What are they?Visa’s – What are they?

Visa Requirements Visa Requirements AustraliaAustralia

• U.S. citizens may travel to Australia on a valid U.S. passport with an Australian visa

• Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which replaces a visa and allows a stay of up to three months.

• The ETA is free of charge• American citizens who overstay their ETA or

visa, even for short periods, may be subject to detention and removal.

Homeland SecurityHomeland Security

The 3-1-1The 3-1-1

• Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.

3-1-13-1-1

• 3-1-1 for carry-ons =

• 3 ounce bottle or less;

• 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag;

• 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin.

• One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring.

• 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

Traveler Redress Inquiry ProgramTraveler Redress Inquiry Program

• Is a single point of contact for individuals who have inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced during their travel screening at transportation hubs - like airports and train stations - or crossing U.S. borders.

Traveler Redress Inquiry ProgramTraveler Redress Inquiry Program

• If you have been denied or delayed airline boarding

• If you have been denied or delayed entry into and exit from the U.S. at a port of entry or border checkpoint

• If you have been continuously referred to additional (secondary) screening

• You can file a complaint• www.dhs.gov

Travelers with Disabilities and Travelers with Disabilities and Medical ConditionsMedical Conditions

• Our current policies and procedures focus on ensuring that all passengers, regardless of their personal situations and needs, are treated equally and with the dignity, respect, and courtesy they deserve

• TSA has established a program for screening of persons with disabilities and their associated equipment, mobility aids, and devices.

Thank you!Thank you!

• Thank you for attending tonight’s • Travel Talk Series• You can contact Dianne Tuttle @• Academy Travel• “In The Creamery”• 570 Higuera St. #225• San Luis Obispo CA 93401• 781-2630