6 mth expiry deadline
The rule when travelling using a Canadian passport as official means of identification is that the passport is used within the 6 mth expiry period. This usually ensures that even with unexpected travel delays, loss of documents etc. etc. the document will still be valid upon return . you note I did use the word "unexpected". The Dominican Republic does not officially require passport I.D. from Canadians. As the others say birth certificates etc. are satisfactory but, any form of official I.D. when used no matter what country you are entering or departing is expected to be ,and should be valid. If stopped on the road, would you hand a cop an expired driving licence in your own country? I think not!! Common courtesy and respect for the laws of the land no matter what country you are in should be your byword weather you agree or diagree with them.
Windrifter (Elizabeth)