Can I use my US birth certificate to go to Canada?

For U.S. citizens, a passport or visa is not required. Instead, a birth certificate and one photo identification card may be used; however, a photo identification card by itself is not enough. For permanent residents of the United States, “Green Cards” may be used in lieu of their passports.



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Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.

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Generally, it is necessary to have a valid passport if you want to travel abroad. Depending on the country and your citizenship, you may also need to show proof of a valid eVisa, online visa, or visa.

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Travel by land or water
a valid passport. a Trusted Traveler Program card. an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented.

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Niagara Falls Border Crossing Information If you plan to visit Canada for a few hours, the day, or even an extended period of time, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, or WHTI, requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S.

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If you are in the U.S. and you are flying domestically, the good news is that you do not need your passport. You can fly by showing any photo ID issued by the government. It can be done in all 50 U.S. states. Not only that, but the U.S. overseas territories also allow this.

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Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada by Car?
  1. Adults can use a WHTI-Compliant Document. It can be a passport card, a trusted traveler card, an enhanced driver's license, or an enhanced tribal card.
  2. Minors can use their birth/ naturalization/ citizenship certificates.


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If your passport has expired or will expire before your expected date of departure from the United States, you will also be forbidden from entering the country.

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Yes, Americans need a passport to go to Canada, or an appropriate alternative document.

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U.S. Passport. Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) (see below) U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders, or. U.S. Merchant Mariner document when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business.

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