Do you currently need a passport to travel between the US and Canada?

Question

I heard they recently changed the laws to where you DO need a passport, but I wasn't sure if that was only for travel between the US and Mexico, or if it included Canada.

I also just heard from someone in New York that you only need your birth certificate to go to Canada. So what is the actual case?

Answer 1

Yes you do, in order to cross the border from Canada to the USA you are required to show a valid passport. Not sure about coming into canada though.

Answer 2

No, not until June 2009.  That is assuming that you mean travel by land.  All you need until then is proof of citizenship (valid passport, expired passport, birth certificate) + valid photo government ID showing your name, d.o.b. and address (driver's licence, government ID card, etc.).  Cheers!!

Answer 3

You need a passport to FLY to and from Canada.  To travel by LAND, you may use your birth certificate and photo I.D.  See site below.