Do I need a passport to go to Niagara Falls Canada driving from US?

Question

Planning a trip to Niagara Falls Canadian side, do I need passports for my family if I'm flying into Buffulo and driving across the border. I heard rumors I don't but do if I'm driving back from Canada. Can't I just drive back from Canada (cross the border)without a passport? Please advise, I'm very confused. I'm afraid if I drive to Canada, may not be able to drive back without the passport. Any websites?

Answer 1

All travelers by air to Canada must have a passport.  For those traveling by water or land, you do not yet need a passport.  It's not so much the getting into Canada that's the problem.  As long as you have photo ID and proof of citizenship (like a birth certificate), they'll let you in.  But the US Border Patrol won't let you back without a passport, beginning, last I heard, sometime in 2009.  The date has already been pushed back a couple of times due to complaints, but the air travel is a done deal.  No passport, you don't get anywhere near the plane.

Answer 2

If you're an American citizen,you don't need a passport when crossing the border into Canada by LAND or SEA until June 2009. You need a driver's license and birth certificate.

PS: you'll need a valid passport to travel by AIR

Answer 3

Lila gave you the only CORRECT answer...passports are NOT needed for LAND travel to and from Canada.  You need the photo I.D. and proof of citizenship...EITHER a passport OR a birth certificate.

Answer 4

I live right beside Niagara Falls (Canadian side) and cross the border frequently. And no you do not need a passport. That is only required for air or sea travel. Proper government is id like a driver's licence, birth certificate and any other id is all you will need. Bring at least 2 to 3 pieces.Coming to Canada is a lot easier for American's than you think.You get asked a few question's and you are on your way.Hope this helped and enjoy your trip.

Answer 5

not yet , for now bring absolute proof of who you are [ drivers license , etc . } Later this year , you will have to have a passport to go to Canada , and to come back . Get one now , they take up to 3 months to arrive

Answer 6

I just went to Canada last weekend...all I needed was a gov't issied i.d. and a birth certificate. Idk if thats just for michigan tho.

Answer 7

nope as long as your driving all you need is your gov issused ID and a birth certificate here is the link so you can see

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacati...

Answer 8

You need a passport to get to Mexico.

That is the new law in the United States as of January 1, 2008.

Answer 9

yes you do

Answer 10

Yes, you do need a passport when driving from the US to Canada and vice versa. They just started to check for passports this past year.