No passport needed to enter Canada?

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  1. dieseltrooper

    dieseltrooper Light Load Member

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    I'm looking at the CBSA site and it says US citizens only need their birth certificate and photo ID (DL). My company just asked me if I could get a passport, so I'd appreciate hearing the current requirements, including what criminal convictions would disqualify someone.
     
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  3. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    DUI in the USA a criminal offence in Canada. Hope that helps you some.
     
  4. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    DUI/DWI in the USA a criminal offence in Canada. Hope that helps you some
     
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  5. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    You don't need a passport to enter Canada, you do need it to get back into the US.
     
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  6. LGarrison

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    Then why did the Canada side want to see mine every time I crossed the border?
     
  7. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    Because you had one. When they asked to see your passport if you didn't have one then another form of proof of U.S. citizenship would be acceptable. That was acceptable for decades, but it is the U.S. that implemented the passport requirement for all persons entering the U.S.

     
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  8. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    Because you need one to get back into the US and we don't want to be stuck with you. :)
     
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  9. flood

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    if you live in a border state your state can put in on your cdl...... otherwise a passport is REQUIRED it get back into the U.S.



    http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/do-i-need.html
    All adults arriving by land from Canada or Mexico must have a passport.


    • Either a passport book or passport card may be used.
    • All U.S. citizens may apply for a passport card.
    • To learn more about the passport card, including how to apply and the differences between the passport book and passport card, please visit our U.S. Passport Card page.
     
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  10. LGarrison

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    Don't worry I won't be up there anymore. I'm done running in Canada.
     
  11. mnmover

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    No you do not need a passport to get back into the USA, it however makes it a whole lot easier, without a passport you will submit to an interview until immigration can decide you are a US Citizen.
     
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