Passport for Canada?

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I <3 U

It would be a good idea to get one just in case. You might not have a problem getting into Canada but upon return to the U.S. You could be asked for a passport to get back in. Great job bush, eh? That law is currently suspended because of overwhelming passport demand (gee ya think????) So, a U.S. drivers license and a birth certificate would be sufficient to get into Canada. I hear Quebec is quite nice!

julie travelcaster

There is a requirement right now for passports for US Citizens who arrive in Canada via air and via ship. However not for those arriving via car. That will change at some point in 2008 - was supposed to be in January, but it may have been moved back, due to the backlog in passport processing in the US.

This applies only to those traveling from the US.

If you enter Canada in a car, you need proof of citizenship, but not a passport, during 2007. Proof of citizenship can be a number of things, but most usually is a birth certificate. Note a certificate of Naturalization, a record of birth abroad are two other common documents showing US Citizenship. You also need a government issued photo id. Usually a drivers' license suffices for this - but it could also be a military ID.

There are many fine places to visit in Canada. Toronto is a great city if you like cities. So is Vancouver. There are many others. I have not been to Montreal, but many people rave about it. Some of the smaller areas are great, too. Thunder Bay has lots of great places to eat in town, and is situated in some of the most gorgeous country you could want.

What are you looking for in a trip? That might make the question easier to answer.

jimmy crack corn

NO PASSPORT REQUIRED, if you are driving, until sometime in 2008 ( exact date not set yet ). A driver's license and birth certificate. Visit Niagara falls and Toronto

kingstonsean

You don't say if you are a US citizen or not. Assuming that you are a US citizen, thee are two issues: entering Canada and returning to the US. US citizens do not need a passport to enter Canada, by land, sea, or air. You need proof of citizenship,such as a birth certificate backed up by photo id. Right now you will need the same to return to the US. Air travel is slightly more restrictive. Check the links below.
Best place to visit? Where are you entering Canada (which border crossing), how long will you be here? It takes over 24 hours just to cross the Province of Ontario by car.

sinleslie

Living in good old Michigan I hope I can answer the first part.

If you are a US citizen, you need a passport or your drivers license and birth certificate. The passport is best.

Depending on where you cross and where your may not even have an issue. Being from Michigan I normally have no problems if I want to go over and check out the casinos.

I've heard Niagra Falls is nice.

isotope2007

Are you planning on seeing ALL of Canada seeing as you are asking where one of the best places to visit is without being specific ?

Say you live in the east and cross into Canada its about 5000 miles to the west coast.

And of course it would then be another 5000 miles to return home again if someone recommended a place to visit on the west coast to you and you live in eastern USA

Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world, bigger than the USA so you have to be just a tad more specific about what area you are driving from.

If you check out the passport question by looking at other questions you will see its been asked about a million times here already. I feel as if that information should be just posted to this site :-)

CanTexan

If individual is a US, Canadian, or Mexican citizen:
- traveling by air MUST have valid passport to enter US (and therefore need one to enter Canada or Mexico)
- traveling by land or sea before 31 December 2007, must have proof of citizenship (passport, birth certificate, and/or naturalization papers) AND photo ID (passport, US or Canadian driver's license, or military ID)
- traveling by land or sea after 01 January 2008, must have valid passport.

If individual is NOT a citizen of US, Canada, or Mexico, must have valid passport regardless of mode of transportation.

Without having the proper documentation (i.e. passport or license/birth certificate combination), the border patrol has the right to refuse entry. In actual fact, they have the right to refuse entry to anyone without a valid passport, period.

Jewels

i do believe you need a passport for Canada

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