Entry into Canada from US without a passport?

Question

I know that right now you can drive into Canada without a passport if you have a drivers license and birth certificate. Does anyone know when they are going to start requiring a passport?

Answer 1

That is tentatively scheduled for next June.  You really have to pay attention for updates though, there were a lot of delays so far.

Answer 2

Jim B is not entirely correct. The law applies to both US citizens *AND* permanent residents (i.e., green card holders). Green card holders do NOT need a passport to visit Canada if they are travelling by land or sea (although it is recommended they bring them along for identification purposes and to make re-entry into the US easier).

Answer 3

You can have all the information in below page:

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

Please refer it.

Answer 4

Based on regulations set down by the US Department of Homeland Security effective June 1, 2009 you will require a Passport or approved alternative (i.e. a passport card) to travel into the US by any method.  There is no date set to require a passport for travel into Canada however, since you would have to return, I would assume the same date as for the US.  At this point it is likely Canada Customs will require a Passport for people travelling into Canada simply because you will require one to return to the US.

Answer 5

As of right now it is June 1, 2009.  however seeing as this date has already been pushed back about 7 times, you can probably count on it being pushed back again.  But prepare yourself for that date in case it doe change on time.

Answer 6

This information ONLY applies to thosw who are "American Citizens " so lets be clear.

IF you are an American citizen , you can enter Canada  with just a proof of citizenship, such  as a original birth certificate, not a photopcopy, and one further ID such as  a  state issued driver's licenece.

If  you are NOT an Americam citiizen. you need a valid , current passport from your home country, to enter Canada, as a VISITOR.

  No exceptions.

Jim B. Toronto.