2006-07-31 13:57:59 · 18 answers · asked by KIMI L 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
YES-- you do! They just changed it. You now need one, but I don't know if they changed it last December or this December. Call the state department to find out. You may still be able to get by with just your birth certificate and license. But you will want one anyway because customs is a pain without it. You also absolutely need your original birth certificate (with a raised seal and everything) and a current license. Get the passport to prevent your birth certificate being lost or stolen.
2006-07-31 14:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by emp04 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shhhh -- the name of the country is Canada, not Cananda. But don't tell everyone, or they will try to find out where it is too, and then we'll have a stampede up here.
Do you need a passport? Not if you are an American citizen and have something that will prove it -- such as a birth certificate. Driver's licence isn't sufficient.
2006-08-01 00:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting December 1, 2006 you will.
2006-07-31 21:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by VNCGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just returned from Ontario. We crossed at the Peace Bridge Buffalo/Ft. Erie. A passport is not required for American citizens, but, it will be in Jan. 2007.
They will ask for a photo ID and you need to have either a voter's registration card or birth certificate as back-up. We usually get asked for the birth certificates on the way back into the US not on the way into Canada.
2006-08-01 10:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Momof2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't answer on the Mexico part of this question. For Canada, technically you don't need one. But you do need some type of official indentifying documents with your picture on them.
It is getting back into the US that is now a problem. They are requiring all kinds of documentation to prove you are a US citizen. The Canadian customs officials are easy to deal with. The US customs officials are much more difficult. Don't joke around with the US officials. Answer their questions honestly and it will go much smoother for you.
Since US is now requiring passports to get into this country, Canada is soon going to require them for you to get into their country if you are coming from the US. (When we banned Canadian Beef products, they then banned US beef products).
Easier to just have a passport. (Or vote the Republicans out of office as this is all their doing!) Plus, once you have one, you might decide to travel to other countries.
2006-07-31 21:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of now, you don't necessarily need a passport(though it is wise to have one). However, I know if you are an American citizen you need to bring a picture ID and a birth certificate. It's more of a hassle. As of December 31,2007 you WILL need to have a passport whether you are traveling via sea, land or air to/through Canada.
2006-07-31 21:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by Shanny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think so. My band class went on a trip to canada, and they took a bus and everyone still needed a passport, even though they were on a bus. Most likely, you will.
2006-07-31 21:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by dance_this_world_away 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do. I pass through to Alaska often and they always ask for a passport.
2006-07-31 21:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by Aki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine who went to Canada a couple years ago said she did. She's a US citizen. I was surprised because I didn't think your did.
2006-07-31 21:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do. my wifes son just drove outta alaska to the lower 48 and he needed a passport to leave alaska and he needed it to re-enter into montana
2006-07-31 21:01:53 · answer #10 · answered by ragsdalemb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋