According to the U.S. State Department, the new passport card, which can be used for travel between the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean is now in production and being distributed. This passport card is not available to be used for air travel, but may be used for land or sea travel to these areas. It is anticipated to be a more convenenient alternative to a traditional passport book for many travelers and may be obtained more quickly and at lesser cost.

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By Michelle Richart