What is needed to cross into canada and return same day?

Question

What is needed to cross into canada and return same day?

Answer 1

I live in Windsor, Ontario and cross the Windsor-Detroit border all the time.

While "freeside"s info is correct, K B's response is a hoot! and absolutely true.  My experience: many long hours in lineups waiting to clear customs.

I would say that, next to the proper ID, patience is a necessity.

Answer 2

Depends what crossing you use. Passport at most, the patience of Job at others and Divine Intervention at some.

Answer 3

if your driving across the border all you need is a birth certifcate and government issued photo id (drivers license) to get into Canada and back to US.  For minors..just birth certifcate but if they are not your kids a notarized note from their parents letting them travel with you.

You only need a passport to get in and out if your flying.

That will change next year June,2009 when you'll need a passport even driving in and out.

Answer 4

My parents and I drove there and all we needed was our passports to get in.