Do I need a Passport to travel to Toronto, Ontario?

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george_klima

It depends on whether you're travelling from this dimension or another one. Toronto, Ontario has a variety of bilateral agreements with other jurisdictions. It also matters on whether you're walking, driving, flying in an aeroplane, or beaming in.

Fergus

You don't need a passport to enter Canada if you are a US citizen but you will need to bring proof of US citizenship like a drivers license and a Social Security card. You will need these documents to cross the border back into the US.

naughty_mattress_monkey

Nope. However, the last time I was up there from the US and declared my US citizenship, I was asked to furnish my photo ID, birth certificate, and social security card. They wanted originals, NO PHOTO copies! See the link below, it will give you the border info from the US to Canada.

http://www.necromantic.net/deadparrot/border01.html

munchkin

yes, if traveling out of the united states you do.

mei

Yes, you need that.

fatsausage

YES

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If you don't live in Canada, then yes.

Natty

Yes... I am a Canadian (born and raised) and have a passport; get yourself one. Travel will be easier.

In the last 6 months I travelled to Alberta and Mexico; needed to show it both leaving and returning to Ontario for both trips.

knowssignlanguage

i do not think so

Rob

If you're an American citizen, here's the deal: for the remainder of this year, you don't actually NEED it -- you can get in with other government-issued photo ID. But since a passport is more secure, it makes the process easier. Border guards on both sides can be a pain in the butt if they want to be (and it seems like they often want to be), so I try to make things as simple as possible, and that means bringing a passport. Interestingly, re-entering the U.S., even if you're an American citizen, will probably be more problematic than entering Canada, as those boder guards are routinely jerks.
As of Jan 2007, though, I believe you'll need a passport, so you may as well apply for it now.

adsomx

Might sound stupid but if you say where you from maybe we can help.

â™¥fashiongoddess

Yah!!!! If you need a passport to travel to China, then you need a passport to get to Toronto! DUH!!!

shortysonja7

It depends where you are coming from and how you are getting here. If you come from the states by driving you don't but if you fly from the states to canada then yes you need a passport. Also if you are coming from Europe or Caribbean then yes you need a passport to come here.

roundater

New Requirements for Travelers

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. In order to facilitate the implementation of this requirement, the Administration is proposing to complete it in phases following a proposed timeline, which will be published in the Federal Register in the near future.

In the proposed implementation plan, which is subject to a period of initial public comment, the Initiative will be rolled out in phases, providing as much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable them to meet the terms of the new guidelines. The proposed timeline will be as follows:

January 8, 2007 - Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
January 1, 2008 - Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.
This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.

love2travel

You didn't say how you were traveling (or provide your citizenship) but this is the situation for U.S. citizens. If traveling by air, the U.S. government will require passports to re-enter the US starting on January 1, 2007. The Passport Required date for returnees traveling by land has just been extended to July 1, 2009 (some breathing room there). The U.S. rules should govern your conduct. Until such time as Passports are mandatory, you would need other _original_ photo IDs and Proof of Citizenship, of course.

Hope that helps!

Hoffinator

but i hear its going to change soon. for mexico too.

superstar dj

That depends what country you live in.

goodlittlegirl11

As of right now, you do not. However from my understanding, starting January 1st, (2007) you will need one to come BACK to the U.S. (if you are traveling there from any other country - most definitely yes).

Usually (and for now) I believe all you need to travel between US and Canada is Birth Certificate (and possibly license of driver - if you go by car)

Lisa L

I know it is confusing. In 2007, yes u will need a passport to get in to Canada from the US. The law has not passed yet so you can still just carry your driving license and another piece of ID and u should be fine.

lycommastephie

if you're going ANYWHERE outside the country, it is best to carry a passport, even if it is not required...
But in this case, yes you stil have to bring a passport if you're from the US, which presumably, you are.. lol

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