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
New Information:
Beginning Feb 1, 2026, if you don't have a RealID or passport for domestic flights you may pay a $45 fee to verify your identity through TSA ConfirmedID at the airport
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
To learn more about Touchless TSA PreCheck click below.
Passports
Routine: 8-10 weeks*
Expedited: 4-6 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.
Mobile Passport Control
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Amstar
Click here to learn about where to meet your Amstar rep in your airport.
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MUST COMPLETE ONLINE BEFORE TRAVEL
Jamaica • Dominican Republic • Aruba • St. Lucia • Barbados • Grenada • Antigua • Sint Maarten • Curaçao
CHECK CURRENT REQUIREMENTS / DEPENDS ON ENTRY METHOD
Mexico • Bahamas • Bermuda • Turks & Caicos • St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Antigua & Barbuda
Travelers flying into Antigua and Barbuda must complete the digital customs and immigration declaration.
Complete 72 hours before arrival
Aruba
All air travelers to Aruba must complete the Aruba ED Card before departure. Without a valid ED Card, airlines will not allow you to board. Complete the mandatory form online in minutes and receive your confirmation by email.
Complete 1-7 days before departure
Bahamas
Currently there is no mandatoryu online arrival card - Immigration will be handled on arrival
Barbados
The Barbados ED (Embarkation/Disembarkation) form is a mandatory digital immigration and customs document that every traveler—including children—must complete before entering the country
Complete 72 hours before your departure
Bermuda
Getting to Bermuda has never been easier! We invite you to complete the digital Bermuda Arrival Card prior to your arrival on the island. The form will take less than 2-minutes to complete and it will get you through the airport faster. Once you complete the form you will have an opportunity to download it right away. You will also receive the form by email.
Complete upon Arrival into Bermuda
Curacao
All international visitors are required to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI card) The Digital Immigration card is a mandatory card for all foreign travelers to clear immigration in Curaçao.
Complete within 7 days prior to departure.
Dominican Republic
This is a digital form required by multiple institutions for entering or leaving the DR.
It is mandatory for each passenger to truthfully complete the information on the electronic Ticket for the General Immigration Office.
Complete 24-48 hours before arrival
Jamaica
When flying into 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 Jamaica Immigration/Customs Declaration Form, designated “C5” Form, is a quetsstionaire that all inbound travelers must complete.
Complete 24-48 hours before arrival
St Lucia
All air travelers to Saint Lucia should complete the free Electronic Immigration and Customs Form online up to 72 hours (3 days) before arrival. Submit one form per family or group
Complete up to 72 hrs before arrival
Sint Maarten
Currently there is no mandatoryu online arrival card - Immigration will be handled on arrival
Mexico
When traveling to Mexico, every visitor is required to pay this Visitax to the country.
FMM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple) is Mexico’s official visitor permit. It is required for non-Mexican citizens, though Mexico is transitioning from paper to a digital stamp system (FMMd) at many airports. It costs 983 Mexican pesos (about $54 USD) for stays over 7 days, while land visits under 7 days are typically free.**Not always required**
Turks & Caicos
Currently there is no required online arrival card.
Immigration is handled upon arrival into T&C
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Currently there is no required online arrival card.
Immigration is handled upon arrival into T&C
