california school ID card. i dont have my passport. I'm 17 years old and will be with my 19 year old brother.
2007-01-11 10:40:34 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah L 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
First, the Canada/U.S. border is over 3,000 miles long ... are you asking in regards to the entire border, or a certain portion of it?
Second, the customs officers are all trained the same, to ask the same questions, look for the same things, and follow the same regulations and laws. However, rookie officers tend to be more "by the letter of the law" and thus, large border stations that train a lot of new officers may have a reputation for being tougher.
Third, a drivers license and a school I.D. are NOT proof of citizenship, which is what you need to enter or re-enter the U.S. A birth certificate showing you were born in the U.S., a valid Visa, a U.S. Passport, or a certificate of permanent Residency (green card) would be required to prove citizenship/legal residency.
Fourth ... you seem unduly concerned about re-entering the U.s. and whether or not you will be allowed to. This leads me to believe that you may not be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. If this is the case, your nervousness and concern may be evident, and may cause the customs officials to look closer into your documentation. If it is NOT the case, then I highly recommend getting hold of your birth certificate or other documentation and having it with you when you cross.
2007-01-11 20:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should answer your question:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
In a nutshell present plans call for passports to be required for air travel beginning Jan 23, 2007. But land or sea travel will not require passports until Jan 1, 2008 at the earliest.
You will however need proof of US citizenship. A drivers license is not considered proof. Your best bet is a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Specific info on travel to and from Canada:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regional/regional_1170.html
2007-01-11 11:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by sunshinemom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you might need a passport now (as of this year). Contact the local customs office for information.
2007-01-11 11:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by ambr123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
although depends when you come back to the US I think
Januray 30 you will need a passport..to cross back to the US
2007-01-11 10:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by mobilemark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be fine. i know you don't need a passport to cross the border in Quebec, so i don't think there would be a difference from B.C.
2007-01-11 10:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by Robert G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋