I want to drive to Alaska from the lower 48? Do I need a passport?

Question

To drive through Canada?

Answer 1

There's a lot of misinformation floating around here, but I am 100% certain (not 99.9%; I am 100% certain) that at this time, NO, you do not.

Here are the current requirements, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:

http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingbord...

You'll be doing a land crossing, of course.

Also, a March 2008 press release detailing the planned WHTI rules, for full implementation in June 2009:

http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_120...

This will generally mean the need for passports starting in June 2009, but NOT YET.  Still, make sure you have appropriate documentation.  Driver's license or non-driver ID, and birth certificates.  Check the site for a 100% correct answer.

Enjoy the trip, it's a fun ride!

Answer 2

Well, I was in Canada a few years ago and all I needed was a government issued ID and my birth certificate.

Things may have changed, but I have an uncle who goes to Canada regularly to hunt and I do not think he has ever needed a passport.

Answer 3

to go through canada to alaska..yes you need a passport