2006-09-09 17:33:00 · 11 answers · asked by JACQUE L 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Calgary
You don't need a passport to get into Canada.
As of January 1, 2007, you WILL need a passport to get back in to the US.
Prior to then, you need proof of citizenship (birth certificate) and a government issued photo ID (drivers license). Minors (under 18) , if not traveling with both parents, must have a signed letter from the non-accompanying parent/s authorizing the trip.
2006-09-09 17:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just went through this trying to get into Niagra Falls Canada side....
You need either a U.S. Passport OR a original/certified Birth Certificate-this applies to minors as well. Please keep in mind you can drive into Canada easy enough, it's trying to get back into the States where you'll run into an issue if you don't have the required docs...
Rules have changed recently in that a passport or birth cert are required and effective jan 1, 2007 you will be required to have a passport for travel into Canada, birth cert will no longer cut it.
2006-09-09 18:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by hoggendog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a U.S. citizen but live in Canada. I work in the U.S. You do not need a passport. You do need a photo id. They are talking about forcing everyone to have a passport, but the border patrol told me last week that they will never be able to enforce it because it would hurt the tourisim. He said the rumor is that they will recind the decision soon. So to answer your question, as of right now NO you do not need a passport.
2006-09-09 18:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by conniejos2005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`m from Germany and every year I fly to Canada so I can tell you that I need a Passport for that.And when I go over the Border to have a look at the USA then I have to buy a Visa.So I can visit Canada for free but for the USA I have to pay to visit.
2006-09-11 03:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by Claudia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-09 17:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by deais74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will. Travel through Canada changed in the last year or two. A driver's license or birth certificate won't work anymore. You have to have a passport now.
2006-09-09 17:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by Belle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You well need a passport after Dec. 31 of this year.
For now until then the normal form of ID works.
2006-09-09 17:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by Maui Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!! At this time a passport is not required although I won't be surprised if that changes in the not to distant future. It is a good idea to have picture I.D.
2006-09-13 07:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by Jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U.S. citizens do not yet require a passport to visit Canada, nor do Canadian citizens have to have one to visit the U.S., but the requirement is coming soon. Click here for more info:
http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatraveloverview/qt/uscitizenborder.htm
2006-09-09 17:47:35 · answer #9 · answered by kamaole3 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are coming in 2007 it's best that you have a passport if you are traveling by land but to be sure check with your immigration office as George Bush is trying to make it this way
2006-09-10 13:10:57 · answer #10 · answered by papasmurf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋