Passport Information:
For International and US travelers - visit Get A Passport Now for up-to-date International travel information.
The new passport card is in production. The passport card facilitates entry and expedites document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The card may not be used to travel by air. Click here for complete information.
International Travelers - for more information on passport or visa rules please visit US Department of State.
What’s new under the US-VISIT program. These procedures add only seconds to the overall processing time. Visit this link to see how this process is completed. US-VISIT
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative – If you are planning to visit North Dakota but are not sure if you need a passport at this time, please visit US Customs and Border Protection for up to date information.
For the Canadian Traveler:
Q: Are purchases made by Canadian residents exempt from North Dakota sales tax?
A: Purchases made by Canadian residents are not exempt from North Dakota sales tax. Canadian residents shopping in North Dakota must pay the tax at the time of purchase. Canadian residents may obtain a refund of the sales tax paid on qualifying purchases. Goods consumed in North Dakota, including motel rooms, restaurant meals, etc. are not eligible for refund.
Qualifying purchases include goods purchased to be removed from North Dakota for use exclusively outside the state, taxable purchases are $25.00 or more per receipt and the refund request is $15.00 or more.
To obtain a refund on qualifying purchases, the Canadian resident must complete the Canadian Residents Request for Sales Tax Refund Form and mail it to the Tax Commissioner along with the original sales receipts.
Ports of Entry Information: For the latest updates on Ports of Entry into North Dakota including schedules, locations, and staffing, please visit US Customs and Border Protection ND page.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative:
This initiative establishes document requirements for travel into the United States from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Click the links below for complete details.
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