Get the Facts: Passports
Are you planning a trip to Canada this year? Are your friends, neighbours or colleagues thinking about traveling to Canada?
This is a reminder that Canadians and Americans can continue to cross the Canada-U.S. border by land and sea without a passport for at least the remainder of 2007.
The U.S. announced that, as of January 23, 2007, all travellers entering, transiting or exiting the United States by air require a valid passport or NEXUS card, which can be used at a NEXUS kiosk at designated airports.
Travel to the United States
- Canadians travelling to or through the United States by air must carry a valid passport or a NEXUS membership card when used at a NEXUS kiosk.
- Canadians are not required to carry a valid passport to travel to the United States by land or sea until the summer of 2008 at the earliest. It is recommended that Canadians carry government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's licence, together with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, to enter the United States by land and water borders.
Travel to Canada
- Entry requirements to Canada have not changed in the context of the WHTI. If you are a Canadian citizen or a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada; however, you should carry proof of your citizenship such as 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 the U.S. WHTI and related entry requirements, please consult the Canada Border Services Agency fact sheet at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency/whti-ivho/tourist-touriste-e.html.
Have an interest in our shared border? Visit the new Meet Me at the Border website.
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