Do you need a passport to get in Canada?

Question

Now I have heard different things...I've heard if you are flying to Canada, then yes, you need a passport. But if you are driving to Canada, you do not...just your D.L and your birth certificate. Is this true? I'm getting married on November 1st this year and we want to go to Canada. Neither of us has a passport. We plan on driving to Canada. Do we need our passports?

Answer 1

i think you only need it for flying

help me please?

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Answer 2

yes you did not last december but I know just recently it became a law that you need a passport now. last december all you needed was a birth certificate and a drivers licence but now you need a passport,

Answer 3

Passports will not be needed for LAND travel to and from Canada until June 2009.  See site below to read the law for yourself.  Right now, you need a birth certificate and photo I.D.

Answer 4

hi every country need your passport or anyones and not any passports bye

Answer 5

I think so but i would get them cause to get back in to the US u Will need them

and while your in Canada

flip off as many people you can

CANADA SUX

Answer 6

I interned with the State Department.....here'e what the WEB site currently states.....soory so long

All Americans traveling by air outside the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States .  This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed loop cruises), including ferry service, by the summer of 2009.  Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea must have government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization), or other WHTI compliant document such as a passport card for entry or re-entry to the U.S.   Sea travelers should also check with their cruise line and countries of destination for any foreign entry requirements.

Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law, see http://www.cbsa.gc.ca for details.  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.  

U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid U.S. passport.   A visa is not required for U.S. citizens to visit Canada for up to 180 days.  Anyone seeking to enter Canada for any purpose besides a visit (e.g. to work, study or immigrate) must qualify for the appropriate entry status, and should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest consulate and see the Canadian immigration web site at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp.

Answer 7

Yes, it is the Law.

Answer 8

You do not need a passport if you are a US citizen. It is recommended that you carry proof of your citizenship like a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you. For more information on admissibility into Canada, read the fact sheet called Managing Access to Canada. It is available on our Web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca.

Answer 9

What you've heard is true. If you're driving all you need is a D.L. and B.C. to get across the border. It's the same for Mexico. But you will need a passport if you want to fly anywhere in either country.

Answer 10

If you fly you need a passport.If you drive you only need b/c and d/l

until June 1,2009 after that you will need a passport.

Answer 11

This should help you...

http://gocanada.about.com/od/faqscrossin...

Answer 12

if you hve Canadian Passport than you dont ... if you have not  that Yes you need passport ...  

Answer 13

No you don't. If you're driving,a DL and BC are all you need. You only need a passport if you're going into Canada by sea or air. We're going in September and checked into it already. Congrads!