Passport to go to Canada

[erpowers]

Do American citizens need a passport to go to Canada? What if all they want to do is to go to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls?

[Mr. Ected]

1. Looks Like You Do

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/passport_requirement.asp

[Bonn1997]

2. Last I heard, you did to fly but I don't know about driving or walking at NF but...

The view of NF is A LOT better from the Canadian than the American side. If you're making the trip you definitely should do whatever you need to in order to see it from the Canadian side.

[auntAgonist]

3. yes. Jun 1st 2009

You will need a passport OR an enhanced driver's license OR a passport card.

[LakeSamish706]

4. No you do not need a Passport.. Just proof of citizenship and picture ID...

Just as long as you are not flying in... Otherwise you will be required to have a Passport.

Required Documents

When entering Canada from the United States, U.S. citizens must show either a U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship - such as an original or certified birth certificate together with photo identification. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for a stay up to 180 days.

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/enter_canada.asp

[auntAgonist]

5. But , you MUST have a passport to return to the USA!

New Passport Requirement

Travelers to and from Canada will be required to have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports.

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/enter_usa_from_canada.asp

[LakeSamish706]

7. Nope, my wife drove into the US with just a Drivers Lic. and Birth Certificate. n/t

[Oregone]

9. New rules come in effect in June (not yet)

[Captain Hilts]

13. No. nt

[auntAgonist]

15. no? So the Government site is wrong?

Yes. You will need a passport Document.

[Captain Hilts]

16. I think it hasn't gone into effect yet. I cross the border a lot. nt

[auntAgonist]

18. I'm Canadian, Perm resident in the USA I too travel all the time

I live near the Cdn Border. The rules go into effect June 1st for land travel.


You'll find the information on the site I posted.

aA

New Passport Requirement

Travelers to and from Canada will be required to have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports.

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/enter_usa_from...

[quiller4]

23. New rules go into effect in June. WA state residents have

another option. Instead of a passport they can get an enhanced drivers license from the Department of Licensing. The cost and wait time are substantially less. Several other border states have new enhanced driver license options, too.

[Oregone]

8. Its getting back that is the problem, not entry

But you can get cheap passport-like docs from the post office now for $40 bucks. I forgot what they are called.

[auntAgonist]

11. Some States have enhanced driver's licenses that

are chipped with passport information and act as a passport for land travel between Canada, USA and Mexico.
There is also a passport card and of course a full passport.

[pkdu]

6. Flying?...yes , since 1/23/07 , Sea/Land?...from 6/1/09

under the Western Hemisphere TRavel Initiative (WHTI)

http://ottawa.usembassy.gov/content/content.asp?section=can_usa&document=borderissues_whtiJune09

Cheers
P

[LakeSamish706]

10. I wonder if they will change that date requirement as well. Guess we will have...

to wait and see.

Yes, how rude of me.... Welcome to DU....

[auntAgonist]

14. welcome to DU pkdu!

[pkdu]

20. Thanks!....returning member...good to be back. n/t

[Captain Hilts]

12. Soon you will need one for ground travel. Get one. nt

[flyarm]

17. If you Fly ..yes, if you drive..June 1 of this year! eom

[CHIMO]

19. U.S. Border Crossing Requirements Are Changing - Get Compliant by June 1, 2009!

Simplify your travel checklist!

http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/index.html

[SmileyRose]

21. You can get out without one - but you can't get back in.

It used to be give me your tired your poor your huddled masses - now it's don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

[Historic NY]

22. Ny has an enhanced drivers license for such purpose.....

http://www.nysdmv.com/edl-main.htm

[bemildred]

24. This could get pretty weird. Do you become a stateless person if you leave without a passport? nt