I am driving to Canada from NJ next month, do I need a visa?

Question

I am American Citizen.

Answer 1

No, you don't. Driving into Canada will not be affected NOW or in the near future. It is your "entry or re-entry" to the USA which is affected. In your case, driving, will not require a passport until January 2008. (flying took effect January 23, 2007)

This is from the Passport Canada website, and should clear up a lot of confusion regarding going to Canada:

Will travellers need a passport to enter or re-enter Canada?
Canadian entry requirements have not changed. If you are Canadian, you do not need a passport to enter or re-renter Canada.

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a new American law that requires, for now, that all AIR travellers, including Canadians, carry a valid passport, or a Nexus Air Card when travelling to the United States from within the western hemisphere including Canada.

Furthermore, the Department of Homeland Security requires that airlines demand that traveler present a valid passport, or a Nexus Air Card to board a plane.

The U.S. Government has assured Canada that it is not the intention of WHTI or APIS to prevent Canadians from returning to Canada

Answer 2

If you are an American Citizen and are driving you can cross into Canada and back again with proper ID.
If you are a citizen but originally from somewhere else I would suggest travelling with proof of citizenship.

Answer 3

Americans traveling to Canada for pleasure (tourism) don't require visas. If you are coming to work or to study, then you need a visa.

Or did you mean passport? You don't need a passport when driving to Canada until next year. A birth certificate and drivers license will do.

Answer 4

Yes, I have a family member that drives a truck cross country and goes into canada at least 3 time a month and they have to have one to cross.

Answer 5

If you are a US citizen, then you don't need a visa.

Answer 6

No you do not but you must have proof of your US citizenship

Answer 7

yea in case