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Thanks to all of you for the info on “passport cards.”

I live in Washington state, and we got an “Enhanced Drivers License” (EDL) a few years ago that lets us cross back and forth from Canada.

I Googled “EDL,” and it says I can visit Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean, too.

I'm surprised Panama isn't allowed, considering the large number of American expatriates who have retired there.

The passport card was made for people like you who live close to the border and frequent the neighboring country. The EDL was another initiative, again to aid in convenience for travelers like you, and are only available in participating adjacent states. Despite Washington State's history of giving licenses to any body with a pulse, regardless of status, the EDL requires proving you are a citizen prior to issuance.

If you travel back and forth more than a couple times a month you may want to consider a nexus pass. It will get you expedited passage at the border. May not be a factor in Eastern Washington, but if you are crossing at Blaine, it can save lots of time.