Is a passport required for land border crossing into Canada and return to the United States.?

Answer 1

Not required as of yet but, it is a good thing to bring and in my experiences it does help. Used to cross all the time. If not then a birth certificate and a drivers license. If you are bringing kids and are divorced be sure to get written permission because it can be a bit sicky getting across (sometimes) in that situation. Good luck.

Answer 2

Land Crossings is Dec 26th, 2007 or Jan 1st or 8th 2008. Not sure which only because my clients will fly into Canada and then yes you do need one. I don't book drive into Canada really, unless they need land. Most of the ones from MN here anyways are driving up for fishing and staying in a camper or camping.

Either way the closer it gets to these dates, the more backed up it will be to get a passport. Even for this years travel. So go out and apply ASAP, because depending on where your application is sent to which you have no control over it can take 4 - 12 weeks.

Answer 3

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

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

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure that I heard that starting this December you will be required to have a passport to cross the US/Canada border. Either way it's a good thing to have so they don't hassle you anyways.

Answer 5

Nope, but customs will ask you a lot of nosy questions. They're thinking about making us use passports to pass between the US/Canada border. Good thing I got mine!

You do need your birth certificates though.

Answer 6

passports are not required for land travel, but air yes. i would suggest getting a passport asap. once there is a law in effect it is going to take waaaay longer to get one. so fill out the forms and pay your money. it's cheaper if you get it if you're under 16 and they're good for 8 years. think about it and dooo it

Answer 7

Yes passport is required as a documentary proof.

Answer 8

NORMAL PASSPORTS ONLY ......
RECOMMENDED TO HOLD PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, SUCH AS:
- PASSPORT (VALID FOR PERIOD OF INTENDED STAY); OR
- EXPIRED PASSPORT; OR
- U.S. BIRTH CERTIFICATE; OR
- U.S. CITIZENSHIP OR NATURALIZATION PAPERS.
DOCUMENTS THAT DO NOT INCORPORATE A PHOTOGRAPH SHOULD BE

CCOMPANIED BY SUPPORTING GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO
IDENTIFICATION.

PASSPORT MAY BEAR A CANADIAN "VISA OFFICE DATE STAMP" (SIZE:
26 SQ. MM./1 SQ. INCH). THIS STAMP IS NOT A VISA.

VISA NOT REQUIRED, GENERALLY FOR A STAY OF MAX. 6 MONTHS.

MINORS:
1. PARENT(S) TRAVELLING WITH A CHILD UNDER 18 YEARS:
ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO HOLD DOCUMENTATION SHOWING THAT THE
CHILD IS THEIRS.

Answer 9

no, you dont need a passport to cross into or from canada or mexico.

Answer 10

I don't think they are yet, but they will be soon. Take your birth certificate with you when you go if you don't have a passport.