What do I need to cross the Canadian border by car?

The primary document you'll need to cross the border is an acceptable form of identification, such as a passport. Residents of certain border-sharing states such as New York can also enter the country with an enhanced driver's license if crossing by land or water.



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Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada. If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate.

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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.

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Whether visiting or returning to Canada, you may be subject to an examination by a CBSA officer to determine your admissibility which includes any goods or vehicle you bring across the border.

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  1. Valid U.S. Passport or Green Card.
  2. Mexico Driving Insurance.
  3. Valid U.S. Driver's License.
  4. ?? BONUS: Emergency Roadside Kit.
  5. Vehicle Registration Document.
  6. Temporary Vehicle Importation Permit.
  7. Mexico Tourist Card (FMM Tourist Visa)
  8. California Border Crossings.


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Travel within Canada
As of October 1, 2022, proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Canada, or board a plane or train in Canada. This applies to travel within Canada and flights or trains leaving Canada.

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As a visitor, you can bring certain goods into Canada for your own use as personal baggage. Personal baggage includes clothing, camping and sports equipment, cameras and personal computers. This also includes your mode of transportation, including vehicles, private boats and aircraft.

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Q: Do I need a passport if I have a REAL ID? If you are traveling internationally you will still need your passport. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need one valid form of identification – either your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative such as a passport, not both.

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All are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within six months of your trip.

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However, you should carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as photo identification. But you will need a Passport Book (if traveling by air), or Passport Card (if traveling by land) to re-enter the United States, so the border agents will ...

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