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We searched on U.S. passport, which lead straight to the U.S. State Department's Passport Services site. Not only does this site have details about applying for a passport, it also has a visa and foreign entry requirements page that holds the answer to your question. According to information provided by foreign embassies as of April 2001, the following countries do not require a U.S. passport for tourist entry by a U.S. citizen: - Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- The Bahamas
- Bermuda
- The British Virgin Islands (islands include Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda)
- The
British West Indies (islands include Anguilla, Montserrat, Cayman Islands, Turks, and Caicos)
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- Dominica
- The Dominican Republic
- The Federated States of Micronesia (islands include Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnei, and Yap)
- Grenada
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- The Netherlands Antilles (islands include Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Statia, and Saint Maarten)
- Panama
- The Republic of Palau
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon Island
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
While Costa Rica does not require a passport for adults, visitors under the age of 16 need a valid passport to enter the country. To enter these countries, you will need documents that prove your U.S. citizenship and identity. Usually, you can use your
certified birth certificate and your valid driver's license, but always check with a country's consulate first to verify what documents will be accepted at the border crossing. While it may seem like a hassle to get a passport, it's still the most widely accepted form of international identification. As the State Department points out, "A valid U.S. passport is the best documentation available and unquestionably proves your U.S. citizenship." In our world-travel experience, we have to agree.
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