i will be leaving within the next couple of weeks
2006-10-01 15:23:45 · 15 answers · asked by Cierra H 2 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
new requirements:
New Requirements for Travelers
October 3, 2006: This information does not reflect important changes to the WHTI expected from pending legislation. We will update this page once that legislation has been finalized.
The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. In order to facilitate the implementation of this requirement, the Administration is proposing to complete it in phases following a proposed timeline, which will be published in the Federal Register in the near future.
In the proposed implementation plan, which is subject to a period of initial public comment, the Initiative will be rolled out in phases, providing as much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable them to meet the terms of the new guidelines. The proposed timeline will be as follows:
January 8, 2007 - Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
January 1, 2008 - Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.
This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Initiative Requirements (FAQs)
Press Release: Passport Requirements for Air and Sea Travel to the United States Announced
Other Relevant Links
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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current requirements:
CANADA – 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
2006-10-04 16:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by roundater 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the time being, no, you will not need a passport but will need a certified copy (raised seal) of your birth certificate, or the original birth certificate. In the near future, within the next couple of years, you will need a passport at any age. It was to go into effect on 01/01/07 but I heard Friday that it has been kicked back perhaps as long as 18 months. Your best bet is to start it now and avoid the rush. They are good for I believe 5 years and if it expires, there are no extra steps to renew if it is done within 10 years of the expiration.You can usually pickup passport applications at the post office and ultimately, you have to go there anyway to have the post master certify your application before it is mailed in. Take a look at the US Department of State web sites and you should be able to get more information there. Hope all that helps. Popeye
2006-10-01 15:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by Popeye 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The US passport rules are changing, and it will not be long before you need a US passport to re-enter the US. If you don't have time to get one now, check and see if your dad can get you one at a US consulate in Canada.
2006-10-01 15:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a passport to enter any foreign country, including Canada
2006-10-01 15:25:00 · answer #4 · answered by zap 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to be able to get into Cananda (or Mexico) with just a US driver's license. But, I now have my passport and just use that as a "just in case" precaution.
Laws are probably more strict now than they were when I last went into Canada (about 4 - 5 years ago).
2006-10-01 15:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by take_me_to_the_beach 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As I understand it you can't legally leave or enter any country now without a passport.
Get one be safe.
You can join AAA and get one made for about the price of the passport elsewhere and then you have the AAA membership that will get you discounts on many things.
2006-10-01 15:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by mindbender - seeker of truth 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we are amazed that you are siiting around asking this question and you up leaving in two weeks here, and the anwser is yes, you must be 18 to get a pasrt.opet, into canda you wont be even able to drag a barbie dol up theere unless you get your passoprt threw yiour parents canada is very very s trick on this and goes bye the book, if stopeed at the border if you dont have a passort you will be oreed out of the country
2006-10-01 15:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you need a passport when entering and leaving a country. it can take up to six weeks to get a passport so you better get one quick smart
2006-10-01 15:25:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
With changes in the Passport laws, it would be best to get one
2006-10-01 15:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact Canada immigration or the Canadian Embassy.
2006-10-01 15:25:58 · answer #10 · answered by EHS 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋