Comments on: Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada? http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/ Canada and the US have a long tradition of being good neighbors to each other. At one time, US citizens could cross the border with nothing more than a driver's license. However, in recent years the laws have changed, leaving many confused. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:28:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: Alison Kroulek http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-20668 Alison Kroulek Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:09:39 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-20668 Hi Tanya, Technically, since she's over 16 she needs a passport, a passport card, an enhanced driver's license (if your state offers them) or membership in a trusted traveler program like NEXUS, FAST or SENTRI to get back into the US from Canada. Thanks, and have a great trip! Hi Tanya,

Technically, since she’s over 16 she needs a passport, a passport card, an enhanced driver’s license (if your state offers them) or membership in a trusted traveler program like NEXUS, FAST or SENTRI to get back into the US from Canada. Thanks, and have a great trip!

]]> By: Tanya k http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-20546 Tanya k Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:27:03 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-20546 Does my 17 year old daughter need a passport? We are going from the U.S. to Canada by car. Thank you Does my 17 year old daughter need a passport? We are going from the U.S. to Canada by car.
Thank you

]]> By: Alison Kroulek http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-19327 Alison Kroulek Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:47:53 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-19327 Hi Michelle, Yes, you'll need your green card as well. Have a great trip! Hi Michelle,

Yes, you’ll need your green card as well. Have a great trip!

]]> By: Michelle http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-19041 Michelle Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:02:55 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-19041 Hi! I want to travel to Canada this weekend. But i only have philippine passport, do i need my greencard to get in too? Thank! Hi! I want to travel to Canada this weekend. But i only have philippine passport, do i need my greencard to get in too? Thank!

]]> By: Alison Kroulek http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17888 Alison Kroulek Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:50:35 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-17888 Hi Douglas, The 14-year-old will definitely be OK. The 17 year old technically should have a passport to return to the US, though he or she won't need one to get into Canada. Crossing back over the border, CBP can decide whether to let you through with just the birth certificate or hold you temporarily while they verify the 17-year-old's citizenship, but they cannot refuse to let a US citizen cross the border. Hope this helps! Hi Douglas,

The 14-year-old will definitely be OK. The 17 year old technically should have a passport to return to the US, though he or she won’t need one to get into Canada. Crossing back over the border, CBP can decide whether to let you through with just the birth certificate or hold you temporarily while they verify the 17-year-old’s citizenship, but they cannot refuse to let a US citizen cross the border.

Hope this helps!

]]> By: Douglas http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17784 Douglas Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:38:24 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-17784 Amanda, We are planning to drive to Canada from the US as we have done for years. We thought only our kids 18 and over needed passports. Dad is US Citize; Mom is Canadian Citizen with green card, we both have passports. Kids are 14 and 17 with birth certificates and photo ID. Will we be okay with that? Amanda,
We are planning to drive to Canada from the US as we have done for years. We thought only our kids 18 and over needed passports. Dad is US Citize; Mom is Canadian Citizen with green card, we both have passports. Kids are 14 and 17 with birth certificates and photo ID. Will we be okay with that?

]]> By: Alison Kroulek http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-16788 Alison Kroulek Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:42:01 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-16788 Hi Amanda, Sorry, I neglected to answer that part of your question, didn't I? :) You just need to bring his birth certificate and he should be fine. Have a great trip! Hi Amanda,

Sorry, I neglected to answer that part of your question, didn’t I? :) You just need to bring his birth certificate and he should be fine. Have a great trip!

]]> By: amanda stanley http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-16708 amanda stanley Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:39:31 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-16708 Thanks so much. What will my 13 year old need? Thanks so much. What will my 13 year old need?

]]> By: admin http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-16490 admin Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:32:57 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-16490 Hi Amanda, You're taking Amtrak, so you can actually get either a passport or a passport card. The passport card is cheaper- $55 vs. $135. However, it's only valid for land or sea travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. You cannot use it for air travel. So, really, a passport book is better because there aren't any restrictions on where you can go with it, but if you're short on funds a passport card will work for the itinerary you've described. A NEXUS card is another option but it requires a background check and a personal interview with border control officials, so unless you're planning to drive back and forth from Canada frequently it's probably not worth the extra hassle. Hope this helps! Hi Amanda,

You’re taking Amtrak, so you can actually get either a passport or a passport card. The passport card is cheaper- $55 vs. $135. However, it’s only valid for land or sea travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. You cannot use it for air travel. So, really, a passport book is better because there aren’t any restrictions on where you can go with it, but if you’re short on funds a passport card will work for the itinerary you’ve described.

A NEXUS card is another option but it requires a background check and a personal interview with border control officials, so unless you’re planning to drive back and forth from Canada frequently it’s probably not worth the extra hassle.

Hope this helps!

]]> By: amanda stanley http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/01/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-canada-2/comment-page-1/#comment-16278 amanda stanley Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:32:05 +0000 http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/?p=1036#comment-16278 I want to plan a trip to Canada in May 2012, to visit Niagara Falls. I want to ride the Amtrak. My son will be 13 at the time. What will we need? If I understand you right. I will need a passport or Nexus card, which is better? And my son wont need anything but birth certificate? my son has a state issued ID however I do not think it is the enhanced one you described. I want to plan a trip to Canada in May 2012, to visit Niagara Falls. I want to ride the Amtrak. My son will be 13 at the time. What will we need? If I understand you right. I will need a passport or Nexus card, which is better? And my son wont need anything but birth certificate? my son has a state issued ID however I do not think it is the enhanced one you described.

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