Do you need a passport when honeymooning at Niagara Falls, lodging on the Canadian side.?

Question

I thought I have read where you do not need one. I'm concerned because we might not be able to receive one in time for our already booked plans.

Answer 1

Canada has really tough restrictions. Yes, you need a passport and Canada will not let felons into their country even to visit. Okay, you're probably not a felon but even before the passport requirement, you could not enter the country if you are a felon.

Answer 2

Since the States made a law all canadian that travel on plans must need one canada usualy asks for one last month form the states but if you drive you can still get in without one as long as you have id. Call a travel agency near you for all the details and they will be glad to help if you do need a passport you can pay a little extra and get it done in a few days called rush.

Answer 3

No passport is needed but is it good to have something to show proof of identity in case of emergency. The proof citizenship of either country, Canada or US...should suffice.

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Answer 4

if you are flying from the usa to canada and then back to the usa then yes you need a passport....if you will be driving acrtoss the border then no you do not need a passport yet...all you need is a valid picture id,military id or other government id..if you have a passport already then bring that

Answer 5

If you're driving, you need a birth certificate. If you're flying, yes, you need a passport. To get your Passport expidited in two days now, it would cost you well over $200 per passport.

Answer 6

I would get a passport asap. You can also do a rush service, It costs extra but I got mine in like 5 days. The rules have changed. See the link below. If you are driving there you should be ok.

Answer 7

If you travel by car a passport is not required yet.

They are talking about implementing a law requiring a passport for cars in 2008.

When crossing the border, be sure that you have your driver's license (or State ID) and a copy of your birth certificate. I also bring my marriage license since I no longer use my maiden name.

Usually you don't get too much hassle from the border control..

I hope this helps!

Answer 8

Not unless you fly. If you are driving, you won't need one until next year.

Answer 9

Only if you plan to return to the US

Answer 10

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