Passport USA

The Passport was not needed when we crossed from Belgium to France. The highway narrowed and people slowed slightly as we drove through what used to be a crossing checkpoint.

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Dugfresh says:

I need to get mine updated soon.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

wmliu says:

the so-called 15 Schengen countries have an agreement to have a common visa territory. Belgium and France are both Schengen states.

funny that the last time i flew into France, they didn't even stamp my (US) passport, and on the way out, they didn't even open the passport -- border control just saw the passport in my hand and let me pass. on the other hand, other European countries (Germany for example) stamp passports religiously.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

clappstar says:

wmliu-the Schengen states really threw me for a loop when I was applying for visas. I couldn't figure out if that was a European term for the US or what. Luckily, I turned to wikipedia to learn some of the details you mentioned. When we arrived in the airport in Belgium I was expecting lots of questions and potential hastle. But all they did in Belgium was open up to the first stamp page and place their stamp. It seemed that they barely scrutinized our photos. I think it is tougher to get from the US to Canada. They always ask a million probing questions at the border south of Vancouver.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Dugfresh says:

The last two times I went to Vancouver via US I forgot all of my ID.. Everything.. I got a bunch of questions which eventually ended up with 'what was the name of the hospital you were born in' ???? HUH???? I didn't know the answer.. so they let me thru..

But I've had lots of experience getting past borders with contraband and other various things.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

NowPublic says:

This photograph appears in a NowPublic news story: Plan to Travel? Required Passport Rule Fast Approaching.
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caitlynmiller says:

Just to let you know, we've used this photo in a career guide for our college.
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