Ok, me and my friends are planning to go on a road trip to Canada, and I have a question about passports, If we are driveing to Canada from Wisconsin, and we are all underage (were only 16) do we need passports? Like, do we need them to get in? Do we need them to get out? What do we need?
2007-05-10 15:40:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Canada isnt the 51 st State of the US yet ?? ;)
well then u do need passports, you can get advice from the canadian consulate in person or on the web.
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2007-05-10 16:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Chaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For land border crossings from Canada and Mexico, passports will be required starting January 1 2008. (It's likely that children will be exempt for crossings over land and by sea*.)
Q: Do I need a passport for travel to Mexico, Canada or the Bahamas?
A: No. But you must have a birth certificate or other proof of U.S. citizenship and proper ID.
http://www.americanpassport.com/QA.html
I think you might need one to get back into the US though...not sure....
I am also not sure about the age either.
Try this website to see if you can find anything...
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
2007-05-10 15:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by $A-Money$ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you just need a form of identification? Maybe a birth certificate? I don't think being 18 makes any difference, as I used to travel to both Canada and Mexico with friends at 16 and no problems.
But, you may need a passport nowadays I guess. You should get one anyways, they are good to have.
2007-05-10 15:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Joker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The documents you need are birth certificates, drivers licenses (one of you must have one if you are driving) and notes from your parents with details on you travel plans, dates and how to contact them to confirm the plans.
1) Passports aren't needed to drive across the border until sometime next year. You only need it now if you are flying.
2) The bigger concern will be kidnapped children and runaways. As a minor you need permission from your parents to leave the country. Be prepared for more questions than usual, so the Customs Agent can figure out you aren't runaways.
2007-05-10 16:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by JuanB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are all underage, be prepared for a thorough grilling at the border. Customs looks very dimly at a carload of underage kids crossing the border, and they are going to suspect you right away of smuggling drugs. So you had better be squeaky clean!
2007-05-11 00:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need one to get in. For sure. Go get passport.
2007-05-10 15:43:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need passports for everything.
2007-05-10 15:42:55 · answer #7 · answered by Monoi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not required if you are driving but they will be good to have.
Canada customs and immigration will be more interested in the purpose of your trip, and if you have sufficient cash and credit cards, and if you have verifiable lodging reservations.
2007-05-11 10:22:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i once went to canada nd they asked for ids and passport.........
make sure u have a valid ID and especially passports..
2007-05-10 15:45:04 · answer #9 · answered by SweetIM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
driving you need your birthcertificate or drivers licence flying you need a passport
2007-05-10 15:44:07 · answer #10 · answered by rick r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋