Do you need a passport to go to Canada from the US?

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bluecollaraddict

you need a passport to return to the united states if you're traveling by air. if you drive or take a boat or ferry, you will not need a passport until 2008.

Joe S

Beginning January 23, 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, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.

Dilettante

If you are flying, yes.

If you are driving - technically no (any form of picture ID, such as a driver's license, is supposed to be acceptable). However, realistically, yes, it would be a good idea - since 9/11 security has been much tighter.

Either way, you do not need a visa if you are an American citizen - Americans are automatically granted 90 days in Canada without one; if you plan on staying longer, you should ask for a student, work or permanent resident visa. Visitors from other countries should probably phone the embassy nearest them and ask.

By the way, sometimes it is harder to return to the United States than it is to enter Canada! Be warned.

anna marie

i think that you need a passport, but you don't need a visa.

Hello.

Yes! You do!
As of January 23, 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,

I hope That helps you and if you are going to Canada, i hope you have a fantastic time and if people from here say any rude comments about you and that you are from USA, i apologize for whatever they say:)

Jen Hates Evil Empire Starbucks

Yes

kwaynedglvr

no not that i know of

kathy

modrn_romanc

if you're flying between Canada and the US, yes you do need a passport

nackawicbean

If travelling by air, yes

if travelling by land or sea, no

United States visits:
Current visits by sea and land border crossings require proof of citizenship and identity such as:
Drivers' license or other type of government issued identification
Birth certificate
As of January 23, 2007: a passport is required to visit the United States by air.
As of January 1, 2008 (tentative): a passport is required to cross all land borders as well as air and sea travel.

Laura

yes

Dane

You may not need a passport to get into Canada, but you need a passport to get back into the US. New travel rules went into effect this year.

dawnie_baker

From what i know the answer is no, now a days u do need a passport to go to canada from the us but it is bound to change sometime. For now here is some information:

The following pieces of identification will serve as satisfactory proof of American citizenship to enter Canada.

Please note, however, that photocopies of ID are not acceptable, only originals:
US passport

OR

Birth certificate,

OR

Certificate of citizenship or naturalization,

AND

Photo ID, such as current driver's license
All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport.

Bald is beautiful

Smile sweetly at the border guard and you'll sail right through!

CURVY

Not if your good-looking!!! :) Joking, no not yet, but that is changing soon!!!

Bow Hunter

As of January 23, 2007 you are required to have passport to enter Canada from the US and return to the US.

john b

Yes, that is the new law now. it did not use to be.

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