Do you need a passport to drive across from Canada to USA?

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DOrtiz

Yes. With all the terrorists going from country to country blowing up everything, the different countries you what to travel too--they need to know who you are. What is the purpose of your visit.

hello

You only need a passport when flying into the US. Driver's license should be fine.

"Canadians can continue to use such documents as their birth certificates and driversâ€™ licences to cross the Canada-U.S. border by land and sea until the WHTI is fully implemented."

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Telly

Not when your driving, right now the passport requirement only applies to people flying. The law will be in full effect next year I forget the date for people driving :)

Jennifer L

You will need a drivers licence and your birth certificate. The land border is not requiring passports until January 2008.

christopherwilken

Right now you do not need a passport to drive between the US and Canada. That will most likely change on January 1, 2008.

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, by the US Government, will, unless the plans that are in place now change, will require everyone, including US citizens, to use passports when travelling between the US and Canada starting January 1, 2008.

As of January 23, 2007, we now need passports (or Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551) to fly between Canada and the US.

apachetear

The current law states you just need a Birth Certificate, but the law is changing. Currently, June 1, 2008 is the target date for requiring passports for Air, Land, and Sea travel, but this date has been pushed back a couple of times, so It's not set in stone yet. However, if you simply plan for needing one after that date, you'll be set even if you don't.

Bailey

I don't think you need passports yet, although it does make it easier to cross the border. If you don't have a passport, you should have two forms of identification, just to make things easier. It's best to have your birth certificate and a photo ID (like a driver's license). You might be able to get by with just a driver's license, but don't be suprised if they give you a lot of trouble and maybe even search your vehicle.

Cadaverella

We just went and didn't need one. They just asked us why we were there

John Q

A passport is needed for air travel, they just changed the law not too long ago, but I think you can drive across.... come on, how do you lose a passport? Why couldn't you pretend it was your hockey stick? I know you would never lose that..... what's that all aboot eh?

*****

There was talk about it. Check with the passport office, it may have become law by now.

greeneyes_bjb

Yes, you'll need either a passport or a visa. For information on how to get a visa, go to: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html

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yes u do

star_lite57

You need a passport since Jan.'07. That's why this year has been particularily hard to get a passport - 2 to 3 month waiting periods. I would go to a passport office and pay a little extra to have the passport fast tracked.
You can also go to your local MP office if you've already filed an application. They can get it for you quickly, without an extra cost.

Gumby

Since 9/11 you need a passport.

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