Can you travel to us from canada with a criminal record?


Can you travel to us from canada with a criminal record? Other than a few exceptions, if you are a resident of Canada and have a criminal record (even if you have been pardoned) you will need a USA Waiver to visit the United States of America. Otherwise, you could be denied entry at the US border.


Can I use my 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.


Can you re enter the US from Canada without a passport?

Entry into the United States: When traveling by air from Canada, U.S. citizens must present a U.S. passport book or other approved identification document. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website provides a full list of allowable documents.


What do I need to enter the US from Canada?

Canadian citizens travelling by air to the United States must present one of the following documents:
  1. a passport, which must be valid for the duration of their stay.
  2. a valid NEXUS card, used at self-serve kiosks at designated airports.