Does a US citizen need a passport to get into CANADA now? who could i call to find out?

Answer 1

This question has been asked many times.

After JANUARY 23, 2007 if you are flying by AIR to the USA, you will need a passport. As soon as January 2008 you will need a passport by LAND AND SEA....but NOT now. (some sites say as late as June 2009 now)

You do not need a passport to come INTO Canada. All of these refer to entry to the USA. A passport can be used as ID to come here though.

Answer 2

If you are a US citizen, you can still enter Canada without a passport, but if you are flying back to the USA after 1 Jan 2007, you will need a passport to get home. In 2008 everybody will need a passport to get into the USA.

Answer 3

January 23, 2007, if you are entering Canada by air, you need ID that proves two things: 1) Citizenship, and 2) Identity by way of a photo.

Do You Want to Visit Canada?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/

Do Americans Need a Passport to Visit Canada?
http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatraveloverview/qt/uscitizenborder.htm

Canadian Currency: Toonies, Loonies and Nickels, Oh My!
http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatravelplanner/qt/Money.htm

Also check this out because you can a rebate on your purchases.
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/goc/visitor_rebate.shtml
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/nonresidents/visitors/qa-e.html

Government of Canada
http://www.canada.gc.ca/main_e.html

This may help you as well.
http://www.thecanadapage.org/Canadian_Facts.htm

Answer 4

I'm 89% sure that soon you will need a US passport to get in and out of the US. Even Canada. Best get a passport when you can anyways.

Answer 5

No, not at the moment, but check to see what you need to re-enter your own country as the rules are changing in January and all Canadian's entering the US must have a passport now...(the passport office in Canada is now set to make lots of money as they average about $90.00+ your parking, time and wait time(for the arrival by mail) to receive)...anyhow, it is US ruling I think, which for their country does make sense..Actually to find out the correct rulings 'cause of all the different types of visa's out there, call the American and Canadian Embassy's nearest to you and find out.

Answer 6

Yes you do need a passport as long as you are flying or driving after Jan 23rd. I am going on vacation to Canada myself.

Answer 7

you need proof of identification... however, the easiest and best way to get to Canada is with a passport

Answer 8

not till 2008...they were going to change it this year but it was postponed...i go to the US all the time casue my sis lives there and her american husband comes all the time and goes back no prob....he just went back to the US today and only used his lisense..

Answer 9

New Requirements for Travelers

* Media Notes
* Flyers & Fact Sheet
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Federal Regulations

Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

The proposed implementation timeline has two phases:

* Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.
* As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.

The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens Under WHTI

Under the proposed implementation plan, the following documents will be acceptable to fulfill document requirements:

* U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, and may also use a U.S. passport when traveling via sea and land borders (including ferry crossings).
* The Passport Card (also referred to as the PASS Card): This limited-use passport in card format is currently under development and will be available for use for travel only via land or sea (including ferries) between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Similar in size to a credit card, it will fit easily into a wallet.
* DOS and DHS also anticipate that the following documents will continue to be acceptable for their current travel uses under WHTI: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST, and the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. As proposed, members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders will continue to be exempt from the passport requirement.

Background

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to develop and implement a plan to require all travelers, U.S. citizens and foreign nationals alike, to present a passport or other document, or a combination of documents, that denote identity and citizenship when entering the United States. Congress amended portions of the Act in 2006. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is the Administration’s proposed plan to implement this mandate.

The goal of the Initiative is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized, secure and reliable documentation which will allow the Department of Homeland Security to quickly, reliably and accurately identify a traveler.

Media Notes

* 11/22/2006 Passports Required for Air Travel to United States as of January 23, 2007
* 10/17/2006 Department of State to Introduce Passport Card

Flyers & Fact Sheet

* Fact Sheet - Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (pdfPDF)
* Flyer on Passport Requirement for Air Travel to United States as of January 23, 2007 (pdfPDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

* Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Initiative Requirements (FAQs)

Federal Regulations

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Final Rule - Air Phase (pdf PDF)
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Proposed Rule - Passport Card (pdf PDF)
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Comments Submitted in Passport Card Rule Making Proceeding (DOS-2006-0329-0001)

Other Relevant Links

* Department of Homeland Security
* U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Answer 10

As far as I know you don't, but you would need one to re-enter the US!