Traveling to Montreal Canada in May do I need a passport.?

Answer 1

If you are flying, yes. If you are driving, no.

Answer 2

No, you do not need a passport if you are traveling to Canada by LAND. (Driving). If you fly, then you will need a passport. If you drive, everyone in the vehicle can be required to show positive I.D. You might consider birth certificates as a second form of I.D. It can make to return into the U.S.A. easier. In 2008, you will need a passport, however there is a big push to stop or at least delay the need for a passport when crossing the Canadian border.

As a second note. Canada is a foreign nation that requires PROOF that the vehicle you are driving is insured. If something happens (accident) then you can be detained until you can produce evidence that the vehicle is insured. You should contact your insurance company or insurance agent.
Driving in Canada is similar to driving in parts of the United States. Distances and speeds, however, are posted in kilometers per hour, and some signs, particularly in Quebec, may only be in French. U.S. driver's licenses are valid in Canada.

Proof of auto insurance is required.

U.S. auto insurance is accepted as long as an individual is a visitor in Canada. U.S. insurance firms will issue a Canadian insurance card, which should be obtained and carried prior to driving into Canada. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in Canada is 50km/hr in cities and 80km/hr on highways. On rural highways, the posted speed limit may be 100km/hr (approximately 60 miles/hr).

Also locked and secure your vehicle in Montreal. Avoid leaving any possessions unattended in a vehicle, even in the trunk. Due to the high incidence of such crimes, motorists in Montreal and some other jurisdictions can be fined for leaving their car doors unlocked or for leaving valuables in view




See the text below:


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.


ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: All persons entering Canada by air are required to present a valid U.S. Passport when entering or re-entering the United States. Land and sea travelers are also encouraged to have a valid U.S. passport. If they do not have a passport, they should be prepared to provide a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver's License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth or naturalization certificate..

U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid U.S. passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens to visit Canada of up to 180 days. Anyone seeking to enter Canada for any purpose besides a visit, (e.g. to work, study or immigrate) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest consulate prior to travel. Anyone with a criminal record (including some misdemeanors such as Driving While Impaired (DWI) charges) may be excluded or removed from Canada, and should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Canadian consulate well in advance of any planned travel for further processing, which may take some time.

Answer 3

You didn't say from where and by what means of transport.

By AIR, probably for any flight.

By CAR, all you may need is a valid driver's license and proof of citizenship (like a birth certificate).

Answer 4

Of course, if you are not a canadian citizen or permanent resident you must hold a passport, it is the document which proves who you are and where are you from.

Answer 5

If you are flying within Canada, no.

Flying into Canada, yes.

Driving into Canada, no

Answer 6

Yes, Canada is a DIFFERENT COUNTRY.... when you USA guys will learn that USA is NOT THE REST OF THE WORLD:.. you are one country of 185...

Answer 7

yes, you will definitly need it to get back into the states