| General Travel Information Passports now required for all U.S. border crossings
Canadian citizens are now required under U.S. law to present a valid passport or another approved secure document when entering the United States by any means.
"We are pleased to hear that the United States intends to apply this law in a practical and flexible way," said Stephen Rigby, President of the Canada Border Services Agency. "Nevertheless, any Canadian citizen thinking about travelling to the United States should ensure they have an approved document as soon as possible."
Starting June 1, 2009, Canadian citizens are required to present a passport or one of the following approved documents when seeking to enter the United States by land or water:
NEXUS card;
Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card;
Enhanced driver's licence/enhanced identification card (available in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec); or
Certificate of Indian Status (a secure certificate of Indian Status will be necessary when this certificate is available and approved by the United States).
Canadian citizens aged 15 years or under only require proof of citizenship, such as an original or photocopy of a birth certificate, or an original Canadian citizenship card. Canadian citizens aged 18 years or under who are travelling with a school or another organized group, under adult supervision with parental/guardian consent, may also present proof of Canadian citizenship alone.
The U.S. document requirements for air travel require Canadian citizens flying to, through or from the United States to present a valid passport. A valid NEXUS card is also acceptable when used by a NEXUS member at a NEXUS kiosk at designated Canadian airports or at any U.S. airport when returning to Canada. The air travel requirements apply to all Canadian citizens, regardless of age, including children.
For more information about U.S. document requirements for Canadian citizens and how to apply for an approved document, visit the Canada Border Services Agency's website.
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