Do i need a passport to enter into Canada by car?

Question

Do i need a passport to enter into Canada by car?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

No, you do NOT need a passport to enter Canada by car.

U.S. citizens arriving in Canada by land or water do not need a passport until summer 2009. A passport is only required for air travel between the U.S. and Canada.

Any of the following is sufficient to enter Canada and return to the U.S. by car:

- A passport (not required, but encouraged)

- Birth certificate (if you have no passport, this is required)

- Drivers license (required for photo ID)

- Green Card

If you have no passport you need to show your driver's license AND birth certificate. A driver's license is not proof of citizenship or legal status in the U.S. A passport covers your photo ID and proof of citizenship which is why its recommend to get a passport, it simply makes the process easier.

From the U.S. Department of State:

"Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada must carry both proof of citizenship and identity.  A valid U.S. passport or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens.  If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport.  Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship."

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw...

Answer 3

yea

i twill take along time withut one.... trust me :)

Answer 4

Yes you do, It is a different country and you need a passport to go to a different country. Im going to usa and I need a passport which I have. well you got your answer =)

Answer 5

Not until June 2009. Right now all you need is a valid drivers license if you are driving the vehicle. or government issue ID, such as birth certificate and something else with photo. A passport would make your trip easier however.