getting to and from canada

[iowafishing]

Hi guys.

I got a question, What kind of documents do I need to get into and out of canada this year? I know that next yerar I will need a pass port. But I've heard and read from differant sources that you need a birth certificate and the next article says all you need is a picture ID. I figured you guys up north would be the better source to get the whole truth.

Thanks for your time and keep on fish'n

iowafish

[uffdapete]

The Canadian authorities will usually ask for a photo ID and a valid driver's license has always sufficed for me. No offense meant by this, just an FYI - anybody in the vehicle with a past DUI will complicate matters considerably, up to not getting in.

Here is more info: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/visitors-e.html

[Vortex Fishing]

Last year our car got through by just showing our photo id's. The other car in our group that was right behind us had to show ID's and birth certificates.

I would just spend the $15 to $20 and get a copy of your birth certificate and bring it with you just incase.

[justlovetofish03]

ok so no passport is needed but what about getting back into the USA from canada, do you need your passport to get back in?

[Vortex Fishing]

Only if you are flying (then you would need one to get into canada also). They (USA) are stating once again that you will need a passport in 2008, but keep posted. They have been stating that for several years now.

[harvey lee]

This year I figured one might as well get the passport as one will need it so many other places and its only time and you will need it everywhere.

[iowafishing]

$15 or $20!!! Can't I just copy my cert on my own copy machine???

[uffdapete]

You could but they're really not credible unless you have an official notarized copy.

[harvey lee]

Correct, needs to be notarized from what I have been told. That goes for just about everywhere.

[justlovetofish03]

A buddy and i got into canada with our drivers licenses and thats it. didnt have trouble at all either way.