Do I need...?

Question

Do I need a passport to get into Canada?
Do I need a passport to get back into the US after traveling to Canada?

Also, I am traveling by land, so I don't want people to talk to me about airports.

Answer 1

No you don't need one if you are traveling this year. They have slowly been implementing the passport rules. And right now you only need one to fly, NOT if you are crossing by land or sea. You can get in with a drivers license and birth certificate. And contrary to popular belief, the documents required are the same no matter which way you are crossing the border.

This link is the Canadian Border Service description of requirements.

Answer 2

If you have one, bring it, you won't get as many hassles returning to the States if you do. However, you don't currently need a passport if you are travelling by land. You will need current photo identification like a driver's license, but I suggest taking some back up with you. Birth certificate, SSN, etc. As well, if the purpose of your trip is anything other than vacationing/visiting then bring those documents with you. A visa if you are working for example, or proof of enrollment in school if you are a student. Also, make sure you have photo copies of everything you bring with you in the event they are lost or stolen.

Answer 3

You have never had to have one in the past...however I just took a flight 2 weeks ago and there was a large posting stating that all travel to and from both Canada and Mexico were now requiring a passport.

You may need to check with the airline if you are flying because it may have just been mine.

Answer 4

Current Requirements for Entry Into Canada

Visas are not required for U.S. citizens entering Canada from the U.S. You will, however, need:

1. proof of your U.S. citizenship such as your U.S. passport (For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, check with one of the regional passport agencies located throughout the U.S.) or certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the city, county or state in the U.S. where you were born. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driver’s license, voter’s registration card or Social Security card is NOT valid proof of citizenship.
2. photo identification, such as a current, valid driver’s license.

All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card, commonly called a “Green Card.”

If you are a dual U.S./Canadian citizen you should always present yourself as a Canadian citizen when entering Canada. However, U.S. citizens should use their U.S. passports when entering or leaving the United States.

Due to international concern over child abduction, single parents, grandparents, or guardians traveling with children often need proof of custody or notarized letters from the other parent authorizing travel. (This is in addition to proof of citizenship as explained above.) Any person under the age of 18 and traveling alone should carry a letter from his/her parent or guardian authorizing the trip. Travelers without such documentation may experience delays at the port of entry.

For further information, including information on student or business travel, visitors can contact the Embassy of Canada at 501 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001, [phone], see their Internet home page at http://www.canadianembassy.org or contact the nearest Canadian consulate. (A list of Canadian consulates is at the end of this brochure.)

Answer 5

If you go to Canada by airplane
you need a passport!
It is a good idea to have a passport handy
so that you can travel internationally
whenever you feel like it!

Answer 6

No you just need like birth certificate of ID