Traveller Identification
Requirements for Land Border
Crossings in 2006-2007
To assist with your travel plans, we are pleased to provide these details regarding current travel identification requirements.
1) Canadian Visitors to U.S./U.S Visitors to Canada
Be prepared to verify your citizenship (place of birth) and IDENTITY (photo i.d.) with such documents as a Birth Certificate, Passport, Drivers Licence, NEXUS/FAST card, Naturalization Certificate, Visa or Green Card, Baptismal Certificate, Citizenship Card, Record of Landing or Permanent Resident Card.
If you are traveling with children, you should carry identification for each child. Divorces parents, who share custody, should carry copies of the legal custody documents.
Travelers under the age of 18 and unaccompanied by a parent need a letter of permission form a parent or guardian.
2) Citizens of other Countries
Must have a valid passport (and may also require a Visitor’s Visa)
For additional information on exceptions to the standard requirements as well as duty free limits, please refer to:
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) www.cbsa.gc.ca
OR
U.S. Department of State www.travel.state.gov