Passport ?

[juddH]

Hi, I am heading to Canada in early June. Do I need to get a passport or just show a copy of birth certificate and ID?

Thanks for any help

[juddH]

Found the info.........Citizens of the United States should carry proof of their citizenship. A passport is ideal, however, a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, or naturalization certificate, when presented with valid photo identification such as a drivers licence will also be accepted. Permanent residents of the U.S. should bring their green card.

[LMFlyin]

You are correct. You do not need a passport in 2008 if you are crossing the border via land (ie. your car) Crossing the border via land you will need it starting June 2009. This is for not to get into Canada, rather this is for you to be able to get back into the USA after your trip in Canada is completed. You will need to provide 2 forms of ID if you do not have a pssport. One to prove citizenship (ie. birth cir or passport) and the 2nd to prove identity (picture ID such as your drivers lic or a passort). If you have your passport, bring it as it does make crossing the border easier. Good idea, if you dont have one to just go and get it as this rule is coming into effect and might as well get it if you plan to travel outside of the US in future years. Hope you have a good trip in June and catch lots of fish.

[deacon]

Decided to get passport, it took about 2 weeks to receive.

[youngie22]

2 weeks? thats pretty good, the rush is obviously over. Mind if I ask what you paid now?

[deacon]

Cost was $110 total. $70 to someone and $40 post office. Cost included the picture. No kidding less than 2 weeks.

[fishinfey8]

sheesh 110 bucks huh...I need to pick one up as well. I can remember when they were half that price not that long ago...

[muc33]

I went to my county recorder to get mine and the cost was a little less.

[deacon]

There are two types of passports, the cheaper one is just for land travel about $20-30 less.

[fishinfey8]

is that just a card like your ID?? Just wondering b/c i just picked up an application for a passport, and their is an option between a passport, or a passport card...?

[muc33]

get the passport, not the card. then if by chance in the next ten years you ever want to fly to mexico or the bahamas, you can.

[deacon]

Yep, the card is just for land travel.

[Dan Brelje]

i just got my passport in the mail as well. took about 2 weeks. I was thinking about saving the cash and going with the card but figured you never know if you're going to fly or need to fly. For ten years $110 aint to bad