If a group of teens wished to travel into Canada from lets say New York around Niagra Falls... what would they need ? Passport, birth certificate, signed letter from parents? We're all 16 and won't have permission from our prents (maybe, not sure yet) so don't answer if your a responsible parents, adult, authority figure, etc. I just want an answer.
2007-04-16 01:12:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Bringing children into Canada
Border services officers are on alert for children who need protection. Children under the age of 18 are classified as minors and are subject to the same entry requirements as any other visitor to Canada.
We will conduct a more detailed examination of minors entering Canada without proper identification or those travelling in the company of adults other than their parents or legal guardian(s). This additional scrutiny helps ensure the safety of the children.
Minors travelling alone must have proof of citizenship and a letter from both parents detailing the length of stay, providing the parents’ telephone number and authorizing the person waiting for them to take care of them while they are in Canada.
If you are travelling with minors, you must carry proper identification for each child such as a birth certificate, passport, citizenship card, permanent resident card or Certificate of Indian Status.
If you are divorced or separated, you should carry with you copies of the legal custody agreements for your children. If you are travelling with minors and you are not their parent/guardian, you should have written permission from the parent/guardian authorizing the trip. The letter should include addresses and telephone numbers of where the parents or guardian can be reached and identify a person who can confirm that the children are not being abducted or taken against their will.
If you are travelling with a group of vehicles, make sure you arrive at the border in the same vehicle as your children, to avoid any confusion.
2007-04-16 01:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by CARLOS O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're crossing by car or boat, you don't need a passport. You will need to prove that you're an American citizen and a passport is the easiest way to do that, but a birth certificate and driver's license (or some similar form of picture ID) will work.
It is recommended that, when traveling alone or in a group, minors have a letter signed by their parents authorizing them to cross the border, though I can find nothing on the Department of State or U.S. Customs and Border Protection web sites saying that this is required.
Have a fun trip!
2007-04-16 01:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by bookworm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with gr8t, you show up at the border, a group of unaccompanied minors, and you can expect to be drilled, searched and denied entry. Just the way it is.
The rules right now are that you need photo I.D. and proof of citizenship. Permission from parents may or may not help in this situation, unless a parent were with you.
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2007-04-16 05:12:15 · answer #3 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you that a group of teens in a car, without any adults, is going to get the 3rd degree at the border. You'll find out what "search" means!
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2016-10-22 07:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
taking grandson to Niagara falls. what papers do we need
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