Do I need a passport to travel to canada?

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Abby

yes

Adelina D

On effective dates below, all travelers to or from the Americas, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to have a passport or other document that establishes the bearerâ€™s identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.

Effective January 23, 2007, all U.S. citizens traveling by air to and from Bermuda and the Caribbean are required to have a valid passport to enter the United States.
As early as January 1, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the United States and Bermuda/Caribbean by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries. American citizen travelers are encouraged to apply for a U.S. passport, or the passport card when it becomes available, well in advance of anticipated travel. American citizens can visit travel.state.gov or call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778) for information on applying for a passport.
VISAS: If a visa is required, obtain it from the appropriate foreign consular representative before proceeding abroad. Allow sufficient time for processing your visa application, especially if you are applying by mail. Most foreign consular representatives are located in principal cities, and in many instances, a traveler may be required to obtain visas from the consular office in the area of his/her residence. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TRAVELER TO OBTAIN VISAS, WHERE REQUIRED, FROM THE APPROPRIATE EMBASSY OR NEAREST CONSULATE OF THE COUNTRY YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT.

As soon as you receive your visa, check it to make sure no mistakes were made. Processing and visa fees vary, and most fees may not be refundable. For specific details, consult the Embassy or Consulate of the country you plan to visit.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Under the International Health Regulations adopted by the World Health Organization, a country may require International Certificates of Vaccination against yellow fever, especially if you are traveling from an area of the world that is infected with yellow fever. Prophylactic medication for malaria and certain other preventive measures are advisable for travel to some countries. No immunizations are required to return to the United States. Detailed health information may be obtained from your local healthcare provider or by contacting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, telephone 1-877- 394-8747 or Internet:www.cdc.gov.

HIV/HIV TESTING: An increasing number of countries have established regulations regarding HIV testing, particularly for long-term visitors. Although many are listed here, check with the Embassy or Consulate of the country that you plan to visit to verify if this is a requirement for entry.

ADDITIONAL FEES: All international flights are subject to U.S. Immigration and U.S. Customs fees paid in advance as part of your ticket. In addition, many countries have departure fees that are sometimes collected at the time of ticket purchase or upon exiting the foreign country.

Department of State Publication 11296
Bureau of Consular Affairs
December 2005

Cariad

Depends where you are coming from.

If you are coming from the USA by air, you do NOT need a passport to "come to" Canada. What you need your passport for is "entry and re-entry" to the USA. That is what the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative inplemented on January 23, 2007. Requirement "to" Canada did not change. It all involves what comes "into" Canada.

By land and water this new law will come into effect as soon as January 2008. Again...nothing has changed to come to Canada. But, assuming you would like to go home again, you will need your passport to get back into the USA.

This is on the Passport Canada website:
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a new American law that requires, for now, that all AIR travellers, including Canadians, carry a valid passport, or a Nexus Air Card when travelling to the United States from within the western hemisphere including Canada.

Notice is says "to the US", not "to Canada AND the US".

Also on another site, the US Dept of State:
The Departments of State and Homeland Security announced today that the requirement for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere will begin on January 23, 2007.

Notice again, "to enter the USA".

Greeneyed

yes

Gentleman

No you don't but if you are US citizen you carry a passport anyway

Triple H

Yes, and also they will ask you a lot of questions(where are you staying, reason of visit, yada yada)

RainCloud

Yes. It is a new law that was just recently passed that now requires you to have a passport when traveling to Canada and Mexico.

dizko

yes

Rachelle

Yes indeed. Its about $80ish dollars. Go to your local post office.

Oy!

yes, definitely. your going to another country.

Keenu

Yes, you will now. Anywhere outside of the USA.

kiki

If you are flying you need one. If you are driving you don't.

But they're changing it so that you'll need one even if you're driving soon. Either January 2008 or 2009.

sparkle_babi86

yup ever since jan.

Tyler

Yes, due to a new law that was imposed last year.

sharrron

yes.

started only recently, but yes.

have a nice day!

ssssss

Not necessarily.

You need a passport to fly into Canada, but American citizens do not need passports to take the bridge or tunnel to Canada. Or the Ferry.

That is a fact. It's blasted all over our Detroit radio stations because Windsor pays for the ads. Canada misses our Detroit Dollars!

bonitaestrella

yes

TEBOE7

yes

Andrew S

... no ... me and my family went about a year ago and we didnt have a passport and they let us in.... all they need was ID ... and if you have any kids you have to have a birth certificate or ID for them

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