Passports

[H2O]

Does anybody know if passports are required to enter Canada? I know that they keep pushing the date back and I haven't recently heard when the actual date will be when they are absolutely required. Thanks!

[Scott K]

I dont think you need them to enter Canada, its the return to US .

[Tman2]

I know it's probably the first time you have posted it, but it's been beat to death. Look over in the Canada forum.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1257003#Post1257003

[walleyeking]

IF you are Driving you will need one to Enter the U.S. starting next June.. You need one now if you are flying.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Just came across the border yesterday and we were asked for passports.

[dirtking]

 Originally Posted By: Lip_Ripper Guy

Just came across the border yesterday and we were asked for passports.

But a driver’s license and birth certificate will be sufficient

[Nick Kuhn]

I would just take the time and get one. One of those things that's very nice to have so you don't have to worry about such things. I think they are $90 but they are good for quite some time.

[hawkeye43]

Good for ten years

[Jim Almquist]

When we went thru the border I think that because we had passports things went smoother then they every have on both sides. Less hassle on there part means that they will hassle you less.

[DTro]

Just so you know, there is a land only border crossing card similar to a passport that you can get for like around $20

[fishinlocal]

From the government travel site:

"LAND AND SEA TRAVEL

The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s HSOforum.

* JANUARY 31, 2008

U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.

* LATER

At a later date, to be determined, the departments will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have either a U.S. passport; a U.S. passport card; a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.

Note: The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory."

WHTI-compliant documents:

"U.S. PASSPORT AND OTHER TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

* U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air, land or sea between the U.S. and the aforementioned Western Hemisphere countries.

* The Passport Card: U.S. citizens may begin applying in advance for this new, limited-use, wallet-size passport card beginning February 1, 2008. We expect cards will be available and mailed to applicants in spring 2008. When available it will only be valid for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and Bermuda.

* Other Accepted Travel Documents: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST and the U.S. Coast Guard Mariner Document. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders are exempt from the passport requirement. DHS has more information on these travel documents."

LONG STORY SHORT - just get a passport to make things easier on you and the crossing guards.