Important things to know about
Planning a vacation can be stressful, and that is why I am here to help you through the process.
Below are some important things you may not know that you need to know.
REAL - ID
Beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/photo ID card, or another form of federally acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.
TSA Pre Check
TSA Precheck for families
You do not need to get TSA PreCheck® if you already have Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, or hold an active TWIC® or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an HME. Children 17 and under can join an adult with TSA PreCheck® when the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child’s boarding pass. For TSA PreCheck® eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions about TSA PreCheck®, visit the Help Center.
Passports
Routine: 10-13 weeks*
Expedited: 7-9 weeks and an extra $60*
*Mailing times are not included in
processing times
. Processing times only include the time your application is at one of our passport agencies or centers. The total time to get your passport includes both processing and mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive by mail at a passport agency or center, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport in the mail after we print it. Consider the total time it will take to receive your passport when you are booking travel.
Jamaica C5 Form
When flying to Jamaica, international passengers need a
C5 Immigration and Customs Form
Sometimes referred to as the Jamaica C5 Card, this form is
essential for all travelers
coming to the Caribbean island nation.
The C5 can be filled in online
thanks to the streamlined electronic system. This makes it fast, simple, and straightforward to get before going to Jamaica.
The Jamaica Immigration/Customs Declaration Form, designated the “C5” Form, is a
questionnaire that all inbound travelers must complete.
It includes important information for customs and immigration officials
in Jamaica. Passengers must present it on arrival to clear Jamaican border control.
