What does a US citizen need to cross the Canadian border?

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must carry proof of citizenship such as a passport, birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo identification.

What does a US citizen need to enter Canada by car?

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.

Can a US citizen cross into Canada without a passport?

COVID-19 Updated border measures

All international travellers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally-accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Canada?

Travellers coming from any country other than the U.S. in the past 14 days should be prepared to take an arrival test and quarantine at a suitable place (such as your home) until you receive a negative Day 1 test result.

What can I use instead of a passport to get into Canada?

USA to Canada Border Crossing (2022 RESTRICTIONS UPDATE)

Can I come back to the US without a passport?

Air Travel: All U.S. citizens departing from or entering the United States from within the Western Hemisphere by air are required to present a valid U.S. passport or a NEXUS card (if utilizing a NEXUS kiosk when departing from a designated Canadian airport).

Can a US citizen enter the US without a passport?

U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country.

Do US citizens need a vaccine to enter Canada?

For all travelers entering Canada on or after October 1, 2022: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required, except for travelers arriving from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Macao.

Do you need COVID vaccine to enter Canada?

As of October 1, 2022, proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Canada, or board a plane or train in Canada.

Do you still need to use ArriveCAN to enter Canada?

Use ArriveCAN to submit your customs declaration when you enter Canada. Save time and make your customs and immigration declaration using Advance CBSA Declaration in ArriveCAN. Get this free and secure traveller app for your mobile device.

Can you enter Canada with just a US driver's license?

U.S. citizens and permanent residents entering Canada by land are required to possess the requisite documentation, such as a passport, driver's license, and other valid identification documents. They must also meet other criteria, such as passing security measures, before they are allowed entry into Canada.

What do you need to cross the Canadian border by car?

Acceptable forms of identification for entry into Canada include a passport, a NEXUS card and an enhanced driver's licence.

Can you cross the Canadian border with a driver's license?

Americans with an Enhanced Identification Card (EIC) or Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from Washington State, Minnesota, South Dakota, Michigan, New York, or Vermont can be allowed to travel to Canada without a Passport.

Do US citizens need to test to enter Canada?

According to the Canadian government travel website, vaccination is no longer required to enter the country. Previous policies including mandatory use of the ArriveCAN app, proof of vaccination, pre- or on-arrival testing, quarantine and health checks have also been lifted.

Can I get back into the US with my 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.

What documents can I use to cross the border?

All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

Can I come back to the US with my naturalization certificate?

Naturalized or derivative citizen – If you have a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, you may use the original naturalization certificate, citizenship certificate or a U.S. passport to prove citizenship.

What does a U.S. citizen need to come back to the US?

Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 2 days before travel. There is also an option for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days. Children under 2 years old do not need to test.

What is alternative to passport?

The SENTRI card can be used in place of a passport for travel across any US border by land or sea. Travelers must be pre-approved by Customs and Border Protection and must provide fingerprints and attend a 30 minute interview. The SENTRI card is valid for 5 years.

Do you have to test to come back to the US?

Before boarding a flight to the U.S., you will need to show a paper or digital copy of your test result for review by the airline and may be requested to show to public health officials after you arrive in the U.S.

Can a US citizen cross the Canadian border?

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must carry proof of citizenship such as a passport, birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo identification.

Can a US citizen drive across the border to Canada?

If you are a citizen of the United States over the age of 16, you will need a Passport, a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's Licence (only issued by certain states) to enter Canada.

Can you cross 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.

What documents do I need to drive my car into Canada?

If you're crossing the Canadian border by car, Canadian law requires that you show proof of citizenship and identity. For U.S. citizens, a valid passport book, a passport card, or a NEXUS card are sufficient to satisfy the requirement.

Do you still need to use ArriveCAN?

All travellers, regardless of citizenship, are not required to submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website.