Lieutenant Governor Gregory R. Francis is pleased to announce that the St. Croix Passport Office will open on Saturday, December 5, 2009 in order to accommodate residents who are unable to visit the office on weekdays.  The office, which is located at Government House, St. Croix, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Passport Office is encouraging residents to take advantage of the Saturday opening to apply for or renew their passports, although applicants are not expected to receive their passports in time for holiday travel. 

“We are hopeful that residents take advantage of this opportunity to get their passports and be in compliance with travel regulations that went into effect earlier this year,” said Lt. Governor Francis.   State Department regulations require that U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry must have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the U.S. Government.  Persons traveling by air outside of the U.S. must also have a passport in order to enter or re-enter the country.

In addition to the completed passport application, applicants are also required to provide proof of citizenship and identity, two 2x2 photos and associated fees.  Additional requirements apply for minor children.  Copies of the passport application are available at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or online at www.ltg.gov.vi. For more information contact the Passport Office on St. Croix at (340)773-6449.

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