Can you enter Canada without a passport?

Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.
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What can I use instead of a passport to get into Canada?

Acceptable documents to denote identity and citizenship
  • Canadian passport.
  • Canadian birth certificate.
  • permanent residence card.
  • citizenship card.
  • Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card or valid Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) card.
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Can I use my birth certificate to go to Canada?

While a U.S. citizen's government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, and proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate, are sufficient to cross into Canada, you'll need additional documents to re-enter the United States, according to Liz Jones of Leaf Group.
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Do you need a passport to get into Canada by car?

Canadian law requires all persons entering Canada from the U.S. by car present proof of citizenship and identity. A passport fulfills both of these requirements for U.S. citizens. It is also possible for a U.S. citizen to use their Nexus card to fulfill both of these requirements.
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What is required to enter Canada from us?

Travel requirements and exemptions. Travellers entering Canada by land, air or water, regardless of citizenship, must meet COVID-19 requirements: Canadians must meet and follow all of the same entry requirements. All travellers must use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada.
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Can I enter Canada with an expired Canadian passport?

Are you entering by land or by air? If you have your expired passport you could use that, along with other ID that identifies you as a Canadian, like a birth certificate, SIN card. By Air - you need a passport. Best to contact CBSA directly for official info.
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Do I need a Covid test to enter Canada?

When you arrive at the border, you must present a valid negative test result (paper or electronic proof) or proof of a previous positive molecular test result taken at least 10 calendar days and no more than 180 calendar days before entering Canada. Counting starts the day after your test.
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Can I drive into Canada with a real ID?

No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.
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Can you drive in Canada with a US license?

You need a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance to drive a car in Canada. A driver's license and insurance from the United States are also valid in Canada for a short while (up to 90 days in some provinces).
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Do you need a passport to go to Toronto?

Canada Entry Requirements for US Citizens

If you book a flight to Toronto (or another Canadian city) and enter Canada by air, you need a valid US passport with at least three months validity to enter Canada. Entering by land or sea presents other options.
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Can I go to Niagara Falls Canada without a passport?

Yes. A Passport (or a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's License if coming by land) is required for crossing the border into Canada unless you are age 15 or younger. Please visit the government website for any further details.
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How can I travel without a passport?

In most countries, you can travel anywhere within your nation's borders without a passport. The only exception is when you leave your home country to enter a foreign nation. However, even if you travel nationally, you will always need photo ID, such as a driver's license or National ID card to board a flight.
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Can a U.S. citizen enter the US without a passport?

A passport is not required. Citizens of Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda must present a valid passport from their country to travel to the U.S. by air. When traveling by land or sea, they must provide the necessary travel documents outlined by the Department of Homeland Security.
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What do I need to go to Canada by car?

Travelers driving into Canada from the U.S. must have a valid I.D., such as a U.S. passport.
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The following forms of identification are accepted for U.S. citizens:
  1. U.S. Passport.
  2. U.S. Passport card (for land and marine travel only)
  3. NEXUS card.
  4. Enhanced Driver's License (for land and marine travel only)
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Can I use US dollars in Canada?

Using U.S. Dollars in Canada

The good news is that duty-free shops, border crossings, border towns, and Canada's most popular destinations and attractions will readily accept U.S. currency and probably give a decent exchange.
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How much over the speed limit is legal in Canada?

The Motor Vehicle Act defines excessive speeding as driving at a speed greater than 40 km an hour over the speed limit. The faster you drive, the higher the fine: If you exceed the limit by more than 40km an hour, you'll be fined $368 and have three penalty points added to your driving record.
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Is it left hand drive in Canada?

Yes, in Canada the steering wheel is on the left, and we drive on the right.
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What documents do I need to cross the Canadian border by car?

All you need is proof of U.S. citizenship and identification.
  1. Valid Proof of Citizenship and ID. A U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card all serve as proof of both citizenship and identification. ...
  2. Traveling With Children. ...
  3. Trusted Traveler Programs. ...
  4. Tips for a Smooth Crossing. ...
  5. Who Can't Enter.
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Can you cross the border with an ID?

When entering the United States, U.S. citizens are required to show passport, U.S. passport card, Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI, Global Entry or FAST) or an Enhanced Driver's License. Resident aliens must possess a green card.
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Do you need a passport to cross the border?

Enhanced Driver's License / Enhanced Identification Card. Enhanced Driver's Licenses or Enhanced Identification Cards (known as EDLs) are documents that can be used instead of a passport for purposes of cross-border travel into the USA at land and water ports of entry.
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Can visitors come to Canada in COVID-19?

At this time, you can come to Canada only if you're eligible to travel - even if you already have a valid visitor visa or an eTA. Find out who can travel to Canada and current COVID-19 border measures.
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Can I leave Canada without vaccine by car?

Foreign nationals who don't qualify as fully vaccinated and who don't permanently reside in Canada will be allowed to depart Canada. Until June 20, 2022, at 12:01 a.m. (EDT), they must show proof of a valid COVID-19 test result at the time of boarding.
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Do I have to quarantine if I go to Canada?

If you don't meet the requirements of a fully vaccinated traveller, you'll be either denied entry into Canada, required to quarantine for 14 days, or required to quarantine until you depart Canada. You must demonstrate that you have a suitable plan for quarantine.
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What is the quickest you can get a passport?

You can receive a standard expedited passport in about three weeks. If you need your passport sooner, SharpLink is a service that can expedite a passport for even quicker service, including three, five, or even same-day service.
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What country can you go to without a passport?

Best Places to Travel Without a US Passport

Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands. American Samoa.
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