All children, including infants, must have their own travel documents such as a passport or document from a Trusted Traveler Program to enter the U.S.
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Travel Within North AmericaAny kids 15 or younger can cross the U.S. border to Canada with a certified copy of their birth certificate. This kind of trip does not require a passport. To re-enter the U.S. from Canada, minors ages 16 to 18 must have a driver's license, passport, passport card or Nexus card.
Any persons under 18 travelling without their parents or guardian are required to present an international travel permission declaration form signed by their father, mother or guardian at the check-in desks.
The letter should say I acknowledge that my son/daughter is traveling outside the country with [the name of the adult] with my permission. If one parent has sole custody of the child, a copy of the custody document can take the place of the other parent's letter.
If your passport's time is almost up, don't wait — start the renewal process now. You can't travel while your renewal application is being processed, and you need to make sure your travel documents are valid for at least six months past the dates of any planned international trips.
It is certainly possible for a 17 year old to travel alone internationally. However, there are a few steps that should be taken first. The most important preparation for this type of travel is to make sure that all official documents necessary for international travel are in order.
Passports for U.S.Citizens are NOT required for the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you must be prepared to show evidence of citizenship upon leaving the territory (such as a government issued photo ID or your passport). Citizens of countries other than the U.S. should follow U.S. travel regulations.