Do i need a passport to go to canada?

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rachel o

from the US? no- not for border crossings, but starting Jan 8th 2007 you'll need a passport to fly into canada!

randyssgirl25

YES with all of the new laws in place you need a passport to travel anywhere outside the US and expect to get back in!!!

You use to be able to have 2 forms of government ID's such as a Birth Certificate and Drivers ID but now you have to have a Passport, My husband just went to Canada less then a month ago.

Love

Yes, because you are out of the states.

ghsdmd16

I went to canada 2 years ago.. and i didnt get a passport... so i dont think u do. :-/

donna p

i dont think u need one but i whod tack one just incace

iraq51

No. And I have never been asked for a passport upon my return. But I always carry it regardless of what country I go to...even Kentucky.

m_ahmed81

What's your nationality?

chante82

for the remainder of the year, birth certificate plus driver's license will do. starting 2007, you have to have a passport. you can get the application from the post office.

Know-it-all

It depends on your nationality. Here is the list of countries and territories of the world that are EXEMPT.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/guides/5256EA.html#wp97815
The rest require a Visa.

You can apply for a Visa by downloading this form :-
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5257B.PDF

Instructions on how to fill the form, where to send it, what documents you need etc ... are here:-
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/guides/5256ETOC.html

David B

no but you may to get back into the us...get them at the post office, or online.

hariharan_hn

you need to have a Passport whenever u want to go out of your country - not only Canada.

roundater

New Requirements for Travelers

Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

Background

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to develop and implement a plan to require all travelers, U.S. citizens and foreign nationals alike, to present a passport or other document, or a combination of documents, that denote identity and citizenship when entering the United States. Congress amended portions of the Act in 2006. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is the Administrationâ€™s proposed plan to implement this mandate.

The Goal of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

The goal of the Initiative is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized, secure and reliable documentation which will allow the Department of Homeland Security to quickly, reliably and accurately identify a traveler.

Timeline

In the proposed implementation plan, the requirements outlined above will be rolled out in the following phases:

On January 8, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens Under WHTI

Under the proposed implementation plan, the following documents will be acceptable to fulfill document requirements:

U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, and may also use a U.S. passport when traveling via sea and land borders (including ferry crossings).
The Passport Card (also referred to as the PASS Card): This limited use passport in card format is currently under development and will be available for use for travel only via land or sea (including ferries) between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Similar in size to a credit card, it will fit easily into a wallet.
DOS and DHS also anticipate that the following documents will continue to be acceptable for their current travel uses under WHTI: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST, and the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. As proposed, members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders will continue to be exempt from the passport requirement.
Media Note - Department of State to Introduce Passport Card

Fact Sheet - Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Initiative Requirements (FAQs)

Other Relevant Links

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

East of Eden

Yes you do.

You can get the form for a passport at your post office. You will also need to fill out the form and have your birth certificate and two passprot photos. You can get the photos at Kinkos--or a similar place, or the post office itself, although they are less at Kinkos.

You will have to take your completed forms to the post office, or the federal court (contact the passport agency to see how things are done where you live) and have it completed there.

It takes about 6-8 weeks to get your passport back, or 2 weeks if you have it expeditied.

Chris B

Yes, you do need a passport to exit or leave any country. You can get them at post offices.

Debbie M

As what I have heard yes but other wise you need 2 forms of ID and birth certificate

yellowroses

By Plane yes
December 31, 2006 â€“ [United States passport] Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda

Next year will change for Land they are talking about a wallet size pass to go through the border by car go here to find a passport location usually its your nearest post office it takes a couple weeks but if you need faster they can expediet for extra $$
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html

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