Do I need a passport to fly into Canada (Montreal) from the USA?

Answer 1

From the Source,
The answer to the question, "Do I Need a Passport to Visit Canada?" depends on how you are planning to cross the Canadian border and when.
US Citizens Visiting Canada by Air
Until September 30, 2007, American citizens flying to Canada do not need a passport if they can show the following:
1. Department of State official proof of passport application
2. Government-issued photo identification.
The US government announced June 8, 2007, that it had relaxed earlier stricter requirements due to a backlog of passport applications. Thus, until September 30, 2007, visitors to Canada arriving by air need only present proof of passport application rather than a passport itself. These requirements are less strict than those originally mandated in January 2007 by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).
(In February 2007, the new passport requirements were relaxed for children. Read Crossing the Canada / US Border with Children.)
US Citizens Visiting Canada by Land or Water
The other date, which is when the WHTI will require citizens to present a passport when crossing the Canadian border by land or water, is yet to be determined. The deadline for the changes to take place, however, is June 1st, 2009. The deadline was previously January 1, 2008.
Don't wait! Apply online for your American passport now (PDF file).
Also, read our article on How to Rush Your Passport Application
Necessary ID to Enter Canada by Land or Water before the WHTI Dates:
Until the WHTI land and water dates go into effect, American citizens crossing the border into Canada by land or water need ID that proves two things: 1) Citizenship, and 2) Identity by way of a photo.
A driver's license on its own or a Social Security Card on its own are not valid ID to cross the Canadian border.
I hope that answers your question. it is from this web site.
http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatrave...

Answer 2

Absolutely. Effective January 1, 2007 all U.S. citizens need a passport flying back into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. You do not need a passport however to fly into the U.S. Virgin Islands. There is no ETA yet as to when it will be required for people traveling via ground transportation however it will be sometime in 2008. This has been pushed off for years now because ever since heightened security from September 11th.

Yes, you can get into Canada with the proper documentation listed above however you can not get back into the U.S. without a valid passport. I know this because I am a travel agent and I deal with this on a daily basis.

Answer 3

now, no.

Until September 30, 2007, American citizens flying to Canada do not need a passport if they can show the following:

1. Department of State official proof of passport application

AND

2. Government-issued photo identification.

The US government announced June 8, 2007, that it had relaxed earlier stricter requirements due to a backlog of passport applications. Thus, until September 30, 2007, visitors to Canada arriving by air need only present proof of passport application rather than a passport itself. These requirements are less strict than those originally mandated in January 2007 by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).

Answer 4

Yes and all forms of international travel will require a passport starting in January 2008.

Answer 5

Yes. More importantly, you'll need it to get back into the United States as the government is changing its requirements at the end of this month. If you're in a hurry, try one of these sites. I have had great luck:

http://www.rushmypassport.com
http://www.prioritypassport.com
http://www.allamericanpassports.com

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Yes, because Canada is a foreign country. However, if you drive there, you don't need a passport.

Answer 7

To fly into Canada, no. To fly back into the US, yes (or evidence that you have applied for one).

Answer 8

yes now you do..
and in response to the second answer..had a friend who hated flying so he drove to montreal and he did have to show his passport..was in april of this year..

Answer 9

Yes. You should never leave the country without one!

Answer 10

yes of course or they won't let u through