“DO I NEED A PASSPORT TO ENTER CANADA?”
The simple answer is no. You don’t need a passport just to come to Canada, but that isn’t the full story. A birth certificate and photo ID will be enough for you to enter Canada. You will need some form of secure identification to enter the USA if you are a visitor. American citizens/residents can enter the USA via land crossings without a passport or other secure ID, but you may be delayed as they verify your citizenship. A birth certificate is your next best bet to go along with a photo ID that doesn’t meat WHTI requirements. A passport, passport card or some other acceptable type of ID (nexus, global entry, EDL, etc) to enter the USA will make things go the smoothest at the border.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative went into full implementation on June 1, 2009. Please be aware of the requirements for re-entry into the United States and the options you have for securing the proper documentation. For those of you without a full passport and have no plans to fly out of the US and back in the near future, a PASSPORT CARD may be the best option for you. Please click the following link for more information: Passport Card Information. A passport card is significantly cheaper to purchase and will be valid for land entry ports. A full passport will still be required for all entry to the US via air travel. There are also other forms of secure ID (Nexus card, enhanced drivers license, etc) that are available so please investigate which one is the best for you in your current situation. Note that an REAL ID is NOT a accepted as a secure ID document to comply with WHTI requirements.
Please note that CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 DO NOT NEED a passport or passport card.
A birth certificate will be sufficient for children until the age of 16.
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