What do I need to cross into the US from Canada?

Canadian citizens aged 15 years and under entering the United States by land or water require one of the following documents:
  1. a passport.
  2. an original or a copy of a birth certificate.
  3. an original Canadian citizenship certificate.
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What documents do I need to cross the US border from Canada by car?

Driver's license: The driver of the car must have a valid license. Vehicle registration: Border officials are always on the lookout for stolen vehicles, or people trying to avoid duties on vehicles purchased out of country. Proof of insurance: It's recommended that you bring your vehicle's insurance paperwork.
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What do you need to pass the border of us from Canada?

Canadians 15 years old and under can enter the U.S. with an original (or a photocopy) of a birth certificate, or an original citizenship card. Canadians 16 years old and over will require a passport, NEXUS pass, FAST pass, Enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC).
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What ID do I need to cross the US border from Canada?

If travelling to the USA by air must have a Canadian passport or a valid NEXUS card. If travelling to the USA by land or sea, in addition to a passport, other proof of citizenship is allowed, such as an original or copy of his or her birth certificate or a Canadian Citizenship Card.
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Do I need a Covid test to enter the US?

As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.
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What are the COVID-19 requirements to cross the border into the United States?

Non-U.S. travelers seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon request.
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Will I need Covid vaccine to travel to USA?

The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021.
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Can Canadian citizen cross US border without passport?

In the past, American and Canadian citizens were exempt from the requirement of presenting passports to enter the United States. Effective June 1, 2009, both American and Canadian citizens are required to present a WHTI-compliant document for entry into the United States.
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Can I get back into the US without a passport from Canada?

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. Entry into the United States: When traveling by air from Canada, U.S. citizens must present a U.S. passport book or other approved identification document.
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Can I cross the US border with my driver's license?

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.
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Do you need a Covid test to cross the U.S. land border?

Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter the United States by air, land, or sea. Fully vaccinated foreign travelers are able to travel to the United States across the Northern and Southwest borders with Canada and Mexico.
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Does Canada require Covid test for entry?

Foreign nationals without a valid negative pre-entry COVID-19 test result, proof of a previous positive molecular test result, or who have symptoms of COVID-19, will be denied entry into Canada. All travellers arriving in Canada are required by Canadian law to respond truthfully to all questions.
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Do you need a passport to cross the U.S. border by car?

In lieu of a passport or Nexus card, a U.S. citizen must provide a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
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Can I cross the US border with a birth certificate?

U.S. citizens under age 16 may present a birth certificate or alternative proof of citizenship when entering by land or sea. All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel. Please note that hospital-issued birth certificates, voter registration cards, and affidavits cannot be used.
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What forms do I need to travel to USA?

Procedures for Entering the United States
  • American citizens entering the U.S. must show a valid passport, U.S. passport card, a Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI, Global Entry or FAST), or an enhanced driver's license. ...
  • Lawful permanent residents of the U.S. need to show a Permanent Resident Card (Green card).
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Can a Canadian citizen cross the US border with an expired passport?

Answer: By law, U.S. citizens are required to exit and re-enter the United States with their U.S. passports. While you may enter Canada with your expired U.S. passport as proof of your citizenship, you need a passport book, card or any other WHTI-compliant document to re-enter the United States.
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Can you cross Canadian border without vaccine?

ArriveCAN continues to be mandatory for all travellers to Canada. It is also required to qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption from quarantine and testing. If you don't submit your travel information and proof of vaccination using ArriveCAN you could be fined $5,000.
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What documents do you need to cross the border?

U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.
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Can you fly without vaccine?

If you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will NOT be allowed to board a flight to the United States, unless you meet the criteria for an exception under the Proclamation and CDC's Amended Order. A booster dose is not needed to meet this requirement.
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How do I get a QR code for my vaccines?

Generate my vaccination certificate QR code
  1. From the pop-up window with your Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination, select Generate QR Code.
  2. VAMS will navigate you to a separate window. ...
  3. Click Save.
  4. VAMS will return you to your Recipient Portal.
  5. Click the blue hyperlinked text, View Your Vaccination Certificate.
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Who can cross the Canadian border during Covid?

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 you enter the US without a passport?

Entry Into the United States By Air

U.S. citizens entering the United States by air can present a valid: U.S. Passport. Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) (see below) U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders, or.
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Can Canadian citizens go to USA?

Canadian citizens do require a visa to enter the USA if they are going to visit for longer than six months, or if their visit is for reasons other than pleasure, such as to: engage in business. work. marry a USA Citizen.
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Can a Canadian citizen be denied entry?

No, you can be denied immediate re-entry, depending on your situation. Canadian citizens, permanent residents or people registered under the Indian Act and foreign nationals eligible to enter the country under exemptions like foreign work, study, compassionate grounds, will not be denied boarding or entry.
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What is a PCR test?

PCR means polymerase chain reaction. It's a test to detect genetic material from a specific organism, such as a virus. The test detects the presence of a virus if you have the virus at the time of the test.
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