Do you need a passport for Canada by boat?

Traveling to Canada by Boat. PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS: As of June 1, 2009, all boaters 16 or older who cross the U.S. border into Canada and touch Canadian soil must carry a U.S. passport or NEXUS card. Children under 16 boating with their parents can travel with an original or copy of their birth certificate.



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U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents may use their I-551 (Green Card) -- instead of a passport -- for travel between Canada and the United States, by air, land, or sea. The I-551 is accepted for entry to Canada, from the U.S.; a U.S. permanent resident does not require a visa to visit Canada, regardless of citizenship.

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Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

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Canada requires proof of citizenship or resident status to enter the country under §§14(3) and 14(4) of the Passport and Travel Documents section of the Immigration Regulations of Canada (enclosed). A birth certificate is one form of proof.

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For each person on board:
  1. Name.
  2. Date of Birth.
  3. Passport, NEXUS, FAST card, Enhanced Drivers Licence or Secure Certificate of Indian Status.
  4. Boat Registration or licence number.
  5. Boat name.
  6. Boat length.
  7. CBP decal number for vessels 30+ feet.
  8. Dinghy licence and papers.


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Closed-Loop Cruises If you are a U.S. citizen planning a closed-loop cruise, you can travel without a passport. A closed-loop cruise means that you board a cruise ship in a U.S. port, only travel in the Western Hemisphere and then return to the same U.S. port where you started your journey.

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Sure. However, on entering most countries, you may be required to show proof that you cleared customs outbound from the U.S. even though you are not required under US law to clear out if the boat is under US flag. Checking in to a foreign port is a whole nother critter.

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