Do you need a passport to enter Canada by ferry?

Before you Board: Tips for Ferry Travel Arrive at the terminal at least one hour before scheduled sailing time. Don't forget the proper ID. A passport or enhanced driver's license is required for passage between the U.S. and Canada.



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Acceptable ID for US and Cdn citizens boarding a ferry is either:
  1. a Birth Certificate plus Government issued Photo ID.
  2. a current Passport.
  3. a Naturalization Certificate plus Government issued Photo ID.
  4. or a Citizenship Certificate plus Government issued Photo ID.


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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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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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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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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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The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.

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