Do you need a birth certificate or a passport to get into Canada?

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going August 14

Answer 1

i dont think so, but i'd research it

Answer 2

There has NO change to what you need to get "into" Canada. You still need proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) and govnerment issued photo ID (usually a drivers license) You can also use a passport, since it satisfies both of these criterium.

People need to read the WHTI more carefully. First of all it is an American based law. It was made to protect the citizens of the USA. As such, an American based law does NOT control what Canada does. (to get INTO Canada there are Canadian Border Guards who protect Canada and uphold our laws)

The WHTI is worded like this "entry and re-entry" to the USA. That means if you start in the USA and come back...you are "re-entering" the USA. If you start elsewhere and come to the USA, you are "entering" the USA. It is the "entry and re-entry" to the USA which confuses everyone. You can go to Canada and everything is the same...but if are going TO the USA (either "entering" or "re-entering") that is where the passport issue comes up.

To "enter or re-enter" the USA by air, you have needed a passport since January 23 2007. To "enter or re-enter" the USA by land and sea they are now saying summer of 2008. (this was to be January 2008)

Answer 3

Almost any American can get into canada with just their driver's license, the hassle is usually getting back into the U.S. If you are Flying, you absolutely need a passport to get back into the U.S. if you are driving you don't need a passport but you should have a birth certificate, if you don't it may hold you up going home or it may not

Answer 4

YES. Do you mean which do you need, or need one of them?

If you fly you need a passport.

If you drive you can get in with a birth certificate or passport. But unless you weren't born in the US and immigrated, you need at least that birth certificate to prove you citizenship. There is nothing else other than one of those 2 that will prove it.

Answer 5

This rule changed on January 1, 2007 to require a passport to travel from the US to Canada. However, because it has been slow going to get passports, the rule was just recently revised. Here is a good link to check out:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Answer 6

I went to Canada with my ex-husband one time. He is truck driver and we had to go through customs.There is a possibility that they may check your vehicle or something like that before you enter the country because after all it is a whole different country. I would carry a form of ID with your picture on it such as your drivers license and possibly Social Security card.

Answer 7

You do not currently need a pasport to DRIVE to Anada, ust to FLY. As soon as an 2008, you will need one for all modes of travel to and from Canada. See website below to read the law for yourself.

Answer 8

Greetings! Thanks to our over reaction to 9-11, you need a passport to return from any country.

Your question reminds me of a quote from Benjamin Franklin - Paraphrased, "He who chooses to sacrifice a little bit of freedom for a little bit of security deserves neither the freedom nor security."

Take care.

Answer 9

passport as of recently

Answer 10

YES