Is a passport required to go from Canada into Vermont?

Question

I am trying to ship a Chihuahua to a lady in Asbestos, Quebec.
From my location the only option I have is Toronto, which is a 440 mile drive for her.
I can ship the pet to Vermont, which will be much less stress on the pet and much closer to Asbestos. She is elderly and does not have a passport.
I heard since the 9-11 horror that passport are manditory to enter the US from Canada.
Is this accurate? Does anyone have a phone number or website where I can get accurate information ?

I am getting VERY conflicting information, I really need a website or phone number for the border/customs.
I am aware of the needs of the pet to get into Canada, her papers are all in order.

The border crossing, if possible, will by via vehicle. The pet will ship entirely in the US. All her paperwork will be accurate and complete, I was just hoping to avoid the stress of the extended flight and long drive on the new owner.

Answer 1

Besides the papers for the dog, which you have stated that you have, a birth certificate and government issued photo ID are required if you are travelling by land (passports are required for travel by air however I have found personally that a passport is still the best form of ID for crossing the border). You can get information on requirements for Canada to the US at http://www.ppt.gc.ca/can/north_america.aspx?lang=e

Answer 2

Yes now you need a passport for anywhere in Canada and the non US Caribbean and Mexico. Even if you get across without a passport you may run into a lot of problems coming back.

Answer 3

The people who answered that you only need a passport to FLY between the U.S. and Canada are correct. you do not need a passport to DRIVE between the U.S. and Canada. See webpage below and read the top half of the page to verify this.

Answer 4

Not only will she need a passport but the dog will need to be quarantined for a couple of days at customs until it passes the physical and a clean bill of health.

Answer 5

You only need a passport if you fly, until next year, when you will need one no matter how you get there. You do not need one if you DRIVE across the border until next year..

Answer 6

No only if your flying, No passport needed I drove up there this past September, no passport needed yet.

Answer 7

This is an update as of today. It sounds like you can still go with just government issued picture ID, and proof of citizenship. But I agree that this is ambigous. contact you local post office or passport office for official info.


Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

Areas that fall under the WHTI:
Canada
Mexico

Bermuda
The Caribbean region (includes 17 regions)

AIR TRAVEL

Implemented on January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.

LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.

JANUARY 31, 2008
U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.
SUMMER 2008
At a later date, to be determined, the departments will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have either a U.S. passport; a U.S. passport card; a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.

The implementation date will be determined based on a number of factors, including the progress of actions undertaken by the Department of Homeland Security to implement the WHTI requirements and the availability of WHTI compliant documents on both sides of the border. DHS and DOS expect the date of full WHTI implementation to be in the summer of 2008. The precise implementation date will be formally announced with at least 60 days notice.
Note: The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory.

U.S. PASSPORT AND OTHER TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air, land or sea between the U.S. and the aforementioned Western Hemisphere countries.
The Passport Card: This limited-use, wallet-size passport card is not yet available and is under development. When available it will only be valid for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean region (includes Bermuda).
Other Accepted Travel Documents: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST and the U.S. Coast Guard Mariner Document. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders are exempt from the passport requirement. DHS has more information on these travel documents. This information may be seen at www.dhs.gov.
ABOUT WHTI


The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA), requiring all travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S.


The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on February 22 its intent to propose, as part of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), significant flexibility regarding travel documents required for U.S. and Canadian children as part of WHTI requirements for U.S. land and sea border entry in 2008.


The goal of the initiative is to strengthen U.S. border security while facilitating entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized documentation that enables the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler.
Here is the Website. http://travel.state.gov/

Answer 8

yeah a passport is required to enter US from canada...

Answer 9

yeah i think so