2007-02-17 04:56:12 · 13 answers · asked by HzDanca 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Niagara Falls
NO.
To enter Canada you do not need a passport from the USA. The law that was implemented on January 23, 2007 is an AMERICAN based law; the WHTI. (Western Hemisphere Travel Iniative)
The effect of the WHTI is to have anyone entering the USA to have a passport. The exact wording of the WHTI is people "entering or re-entering" the USA.
Currently, as of January 23, 2007 you require a passport when you FLY to the USA.
As early as January 2008 you will need a passport to enter or re-enter the USA by sea or road.
2007-02-17 05:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by Cariad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, thats true.
I'm pretty sure the law says that you need a passport if you are going by plane, but even if you are going by car you should always bring your passport and any other kind of ID you may need.
About 7 years ago we went to canada, and then came back over the border for some buffalo wings, and we had trouble getting back into canada because we didn't have any ID. And that was before 9/11 years ago, so you can imagine how it is now.
2007-02-17 05:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by BurkaBabe 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This past Nov ( 2006) I traveled through Canada to get to MI from PA. No passport required, Only a driver's license.
However, I hear from a friend who regularly travels to Canada (via Niagara Falls) to visit a boyfriend, that a passport is NOW required.
I would recommend getting in touch with Immigration Services here in the US to get the final answer.
Good Luck
2007-02-17 05:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you stay on the New York side of Niagara Falls, you are still in US territory and you won't need a passport. However, if you cross over to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, you are already in foreign territory. Since early 2007, Homeland Security has implemented new laws that require passports be shown by everyone when entering the United States of America from every foreign country, including Canada and Mexico which used to be excluded from this rule.
2007-02-17 05:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by JADE 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Until Canadians arm all their border checkpoint personnel private
vehicles can continue to speed around the waiting lines and not
stop for inspection. This happens frequently with north-bound
entry. I'm a little curious why Canada has been so lax in this, um, respect. My late Grandfather frequently said, "When you
have a problem with coyotes just put the hide of one on the barb- wire you don't want crossed and the others are usually smart enough to get the idea."
2007-02-20 16:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To fly in yes, in 2008 a passport will be required to drive into canada. I live in michigan and am about 10 minutes from the ambassador bridge.
2007-02-17 05:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As of today all you need is two forms of I.D. at least one with a photo and as of January 1, 2008 you will need a passport.
2007-02-17 05:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by Patches 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. we passed a law a couple of weeks ago were you have to have a passport to go to mexico our canada
2007-02-17 04:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by alsimpson1234 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you fly you need a passport
2007-02-17 05:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by sammy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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)
* Fact Sheet - WHTI's Successful Implementation (01/30/07) (pdfPDF)
* Flyer on Passport Requirement for Air Travel to United States as of January 23, 2007 (pdfPDF)
* Hoja de Informacion (pdfPDF)
* WHTI Information Sheet - French (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
2007-02-17 10:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by roundater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋