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Question

As a US citizen, do I need a passport to enter & exit Canada?

Answer 1

The State Department advises "Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, and photo ID required. Minors (under 16) traveling alone or in someone else’s custody must present written authorization, signed before a notary, from the parent(s) or guardian. Visas are not required. Canadian immigration officials at ports of entry will issue persons planning to stay longer than 180 days a visitor’s record. Anyone with a criminal record (including a DWI charge) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate General before travel. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. HIV testing required for resident applicants who are over 15. A temporary resident applicant requires immigration medical examination if stay exceeds 6 months or seeking to work in Canada. For student or business travel, check with the Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202/682-1740) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/346-2701), MI (313/567-2085), NY (212/596-1700 or 716/858-9501), or WA (206/443-1375). Internet: www.canadianembassy.org
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Answer 2

You can enter Canada without a US Passport. When you come back to the U.S and you don't have a US passport, there is a chance that you can't back to the U.S.

Answer 3

It is going to be going in to effect this fall I think that a passport is needed to travel between the US and Canada.

Answer 4

I don't think you need a passport but you need some form of ID.

Answer 5

Not until 2008 (unless they can work out some kind of border agreement) but you will require photo ID and take your birth certificate (just in case)

Have fun!

Answer 6

No, not yet. Just your drivers license.