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Q: fying to Canada - passport vs. birth certificate ( Answered 5 out of 5 stars,   1 Comment )
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Subject: fying to Canada - passport vs. birth certificate
Category: Sports and Recreation > Travel
Asked by: gw-ga
List Price: $2.00
Posted: 15 Dec 2003 15:59 PST
Expires: 14 Jan 2004 15:59 PST
Question ID: 287483
As of December last year, it was possible for a US citizen to fly from
the US to Canada without a passport, if he carried a government-issued
photo ID and birth certificate with him. Is this still the case?
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Subject: Re: fying to Canada - passport vs. birth certificate
Answered By: easterangel-ga on 15 Dec 2003 16:25 PST
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hi! Thanks for the question.

That policy still upholds according to the U.S. Department of State in
its latest document (June 2003) about the travel requirements for US
citizens.

?PASSPORTS: U.S. citizens who travel to a country where a valid U.S.
passport is not required will need documentary evidence of their U.S.
citizenship and identity. Proof of U.S. citizenship includes an
expired U.S. passport, a certified (original) birth certificate,
Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, or Report
of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States. To prove identity,
a valid driver?s license or government identification card are
acceptable provided they identify you by physical description or
photograph. However, for travel overseas and to facilitate reentry
into the U.S., a valid U.S. passport is the best documentation
available and unquestionably proves your U.S. citizenship.?

Here are the necessary travel documents for travel in Canada.

?CANADA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required.
Minors (under 16) traveling alone or in someone else?s custody must
present written authorization, signed before a notary, from the
parent(s) or guardian. Visas are not required. Canadian immigration
officials at ports of entry will issue persons planning to stay longer
than 180 days a visitor?s record.?

?FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
http://travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html 

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gw-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars and gave an additional tip of: $2.00
Thanks, this is one less thing for me to worry about. Tip is for your promptness.

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Subject: Re: fying to Canada - passport vs. birth certificate
From: easterangel-ga on 15 Dec 2003 19:39 PST
 
Thanks for the kind words, the 5 stars and for the tip! :)

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