i am not a US citizen - do I need a passport to Vancouver?

Question

I have a permanent resident (green card) and have lived in the US for 15 years. Is that sufficient to bring with me to go to Vancouver for 1 day?

Thanks in advance.

Incidentally, I have a Massachusetts driver's license, etc. I just have not applied for citizenship because I was have geen considering 'dual' citizenship.

Answer 1

you don't need a passport but you do need to show your green card

Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card, commonly called a “Green Card.”

Current Requirements for Entry Into Canada

Visas are not required for U.S. citizens entering Canada from the U.S. You will, however, need:

1.
Proof of your U.S. citizenship such as your U.S. passport (For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, check with one of the regional passport agencies located throughout the U.S.) or certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the city, county or state in the U.S. where you were born. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driver’s license, voter’s registration card or Social Security card is NOT valid proof of citizenship.
2.
Photo identification, such as a current, valid driver’s license.

All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport.

Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card, commonly called a “Green Card.”

If you are a dual U.S./Canadian citizen you should always present yourself as a Canadian citizen when entering Canada. However, U.S. citizens should use their U.S. passports when entering or leaving the United States.

Due to international concern over child abduction, single parents, grandparents, or guardians traveling with children often need proof of custody or notarized letters from the other parent authorizing travel. (This is in addition to proof of citizenship as explained above.) Any person under the age of 18 and traveling alone should carry a letter from his/her parent or guardian authorizing the trip. Travelers without such documentation may experience delays at the port of entry.

For further information, including information on student or business travel, visitors can contact the Embassy of Canada at 501 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001, [phone], see their Internet home page at http://www.canadianembassy.org or contact the nearest Canadian consulate. (A list of Canadian consulates is at the end of this brochure.)

Answer 2

A green card is not sufficient. You need something with picture ID. If you don't have a passport, make sure you have a driver's license with a photo.

Answer 3

Your asking probably if you need a visa. The answer is, yes. You need a visa. Because technically speaking, you are still a national of whereever you come from. Unless of course, you belong to those countries like the UK. So, it depends actually on your nationality.

Answer 4

You did not tell us what country you are a citizen of. Your green card will take you back in the US, but may not allow you in other countries.

you need to check with the customs of the country you will travel to.

Answer 5

Well to get back into the US, you can show them your green card to get back IN to the US.

To go to Vancouver, you might need permission from your mother country.

Answer 6

If you are a green card holder I think you don't need a passport.
But I wonder if you are staying for 15 years with green card why
you have not become a citizen ? Please contact Canadian
Embassy regarding your visit.

Answer 7

Yep, you now need a passport. Other ID is no longer acceptable.

Answer 8

Yes you still need a passport.

Answer 9

before 9/11 no.. after YES!!

Answer 10

I do believe it depends on what your nationality is. You should check with the Canadian Consulate.