Do you have to have your passport to go to canada from the US??

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c0mplicated_s0ul

No. Americans do not a passport to visit Canada right now, but this is set to change. Two dates are important for travelers to know:

1. June 1, 2009, which is when the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) will require American citizens to present a passport when crossing the Canadian border by land or water. (The June 1st date was previously January 1, 2008).

2. January 8, 2007, which is when the the WHTI will require American citizens to present a passport when crossing the Canadian border by air. So, all airports in Canada will ask to see passports from all people traveling from outside of Canada, including from the US, as of January 8, 2007.
I suggest she get one just in case you never know when you will get sick or hurt.

angelfmlj

Not yet but soon you will have to. If you do want to cross the border make sure you have several forms of ID with you. You will especially need some form of picture ID, like a driver's license. And remember to be plesant with the border guards on both sides of the border. They are only doing their jobs, which is to keep you safe.

Dean G

Not yet... That law was set for January, but has been pushed back.

bashnick

No. When you cross the boarder you just have to declare that you are a US citizen. No paperwork needed.

srini

till jan a passport is not compulsary but they ask for somwe kind of ID

I'm Gonna Tell You

Yes, in 2007 you will definitely need it.

My husband travels to Canada all the time, and he uses his passport to avoid hassles.

gravityworks2

As of the new year, it will be mandatory to have a passport to cross the border between the States and Canada by plane, train and automobile! :(

disce_pati_30

We live in Montreal and travel to New York State and Vermont Sate often to visit family. We don't have our Passports yet but we will be getting them (only because we plan to travel to Ireland next year)
If you have one - you can't go wrong by bringing it. But for now it's not obligatory. You will need proper identification (driver's license or birth certificate)

***VERY IMPORTANT Be sure you have a letter from your spouse allowing you to bring your child across the border!!! That they are VERY vigillant about!!

Tony R

no only if you go to a foreign country do you need a passport

Moe

yesa, its another country

radha

It depends upon which nationality do u belong 2.

Butter

I think it starts in Jan of next year, you should just get your passport as you will need it in the future anyway they send passports in 10 days so you should get one a.s.a.p. they give you less hassle if you have one and more questions if you dont have one

Robbo

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