As of Dec 21, 2007, passport requirements have been once again delayed meaning that US citizens arriving in to Canada by land or water do not need a passport until at least the summer of 2009.
However,until the WHTI [Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative] land and water dates go into effect,June 1,2009, American citizens crossing the border into Canada by land or water need ID that proves two things: 1) Citizenship, and 2) Identity by way of a photo.
A valid US passport or Birth certificate or Certificate of citizenship or naturalization
And
a current Photo ID, such as current driver's license will serve as satisfactory proof of American citizenship to enter Canada.
*The PASS [People Access Security Service] card (U.S. citizens may begin applying in advance as of February 1, 2008) and other potential passport substitutes will enable US citizens to cross land borders between Canada, Mexico and the US without a traditional and more expensive passport. The PASS passport card will be cheaper than a passport, the card may not be used to travel by air; in the meantime, lobbying for a high-tech driver's license is well underway.
Since September 30, 2007, American citizens flying to Canada have needed a passport.Canada does not require a passport for US citizens arriving by plane to Canada, however, the US does require a passport to get back in.
Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card.
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