Do I need a passport to visit canada by car?

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NikkiMâ™¥BTB 08/29/09â™¥

Ok, here's the deal you need a passport if you are flying, not by car. the passport by land rule starts June 2009. (although it might be pushed back again since it has a million times already). Right now you need government issued ID (driver's lisence works) and proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate).
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/sos/ci/cur-en.asp?txt_ID=852 this is a Canadian government website, it works the same both ways over the border.

tomandtam2001

You do not need a passport to enter Canada by car. You will need picture ID and proof of citizenship (a birth certificate).

The change you are referring to is to return to the U.S. and that goes into effect next year, June 2009. You will require a passport at that time to return to the U.S.

Kay T

When entering Canada from the United States, U.S. citizens must show either a U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship - such as an original or certified birth certificate together with photo identification. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for a stay up to 180 days.

Due to international concern over child abduction, children traveling with one parent, grandparents or other guardians should carry proof of custody or letters from the non-accompanying parent/s authorizing travel. (This is in addition to proof of the child's citizenship.) Travelers without such documentation may experience delays when seeking admission to another country.

Effective January 31, 2008 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers will no longer accept oral declarations of U.S. or Canadian citizenship from those traveling by land or sea.

U.S. and Canadian travelers will be required to present:

A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license and
A birth certificate or other proof of citizenship;
Or - for youth 18 and under - a birth certificate alone

Any person under the age of 18 and traveling alone should carry a letter from his/her parent or guardian authorizing the trip. Travelers without such documentation may experience delays at the Port of Entry

Nechael L

You don't "need" a passport to drive into Canada. A passport will help you and make it faster and easier, but you don't need it. You will need your birth certificate, and a valid ID, (ie, drivers license, or a state issued pictured non drivers id, or a military card, etc) when driving through.

erogalinski07

No, not if youre driving, but I'd get one anyway just to have one

SaskAries

NO you do not need a passport to drive into Canada from the US, what you will need is your birth certificate and a government issued photo id(ex drivers license) and if you are a naturalized citizen you should have your Citizenship Card with you(if you do not have a passport)

Having a passport when you drive into Canada does make it a lot easier, but if you have your proper id you will be fine~

tuppenybitz

NO as yet you do not need a passport to drive in to Canada if you are a US citizen,
you need photo ID (drivers License)
and a birth certificate

as from June 2009 you will need a passport to enter Canada no matter what your mode of transport

people should get their facts right before answering!!

Keenan L

I am looking into a Canadian vacation to and what I have read is that you need photo identification and a birth certificate. But I think asking the people at the post office would be the best.

-Keenan

Irockyouursocks

now yea you didn't used to need one.

abcbff4life

oooo that's a touchy question right there, you may have to ask the court house in your town where you get your passport at they can tell you that over the phone! Drive safe!!!

Carrie M

You need a passport to get back into the US. You do not need a passport to get from the US to Canada - so basically if you cross w/o a passport you will be held at the border. So...don't cross w/o a US passport in hand.

Chet

I think it depends on whether or not you're a resident of NYS. They have weird protocols on their travel to Canada.

Last I knew, residents of NYS could cross the border with a specific ID--not necessarily a passport.

aboutamelia

thats a yes...they'll check while your crossing the border

SangoKilala

yeah

Joe S

um last time i went u needed 1 to get out of canada but gitting in is good with out a passport

Rachel D

yes i think you do

biÎ·â™¥biÎ·

uh huh or you'll have to come back from where you came from

rehana

yeah you cross the border

**VOLLEYBALL_26**

yup!

))rebeca((

You better get a passport anyway, better be safe than sorry!

Cheers!

John Cena Chain Gang Solider

yesyes

DrEaMer12396

Yea. Also when they (the security) asks you "What did you bring in the car" or something they can read eye language so look up to the left when you think.

Tony.Bravo

Yes because in order to travel anywhere e.g. another country you need your passport! Common sense really!

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