Traveling To Canada - From
US State department
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 Canada
is a highly developed, stable democracy.
Tourist facilities are widely available except
in northern and wilderness areas, where they are less developed and can be
vast distances apart.
Canada Travel |
Immigration To Canada
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS:
Entry into Canada is solely determined by
Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian
law . Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both
proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport
card or NEXUS card (see below) satisfies these requirements for U.S.
citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a
passport, passport card or approved alternate document such as a
NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s
License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate,
naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen
need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.
All Americans traveling by air outside of the United States are required to
present a passport or other valid travel document to enter the United
States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed-loop
cruises), including ferry service, on June 1, 2009. Until then, U.S.
citizens traveling by sea may present government-issued photo identification
and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth
certificate or certificate of nationalization). Starting June 1, 2009, all
travelers must present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
compliant document such as a passport or a passport card for entry to the
United States. While passport cards and enhanced driver’s licenses are
sufficient for entry into the United States, they may not be accepted by the
particular country you plan to visit; please be sure to check with your
cruise line and countries of destination for any foreign entry requirements.
Both the U.S. and Canadian governments urge frequent travelers to join the
NEXUS trusted traveler program. NEXUS members receive a special travel card
that allows expedited border crossings for both private and commercial
travelers through both U.S. and Canadian border controls very quickly. The
CBP has detailed information about the NEXUS program .
U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid U.S.
passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens to visit Canada for up to
180 days. Anyone seeking to enter Canada for any purpose other than a visit
(e.g. to work, study or immigrate) must qualify for the appropriate entry
status, and should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest consulate and
visit the Canadian immigration web site .
Anyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanors or Driving While
Impaired (DWI) charges may be barred from entering Canada and must obtain a
special waiver well in advance of any planned travel. To determine whether
you may be inadmissible and how to overcome this finding , refer to the
Canadian citizenship and immigration web site.
Forfurther information on entry requirements , travelers may contact the
Canadian Embassy at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001, tel.
(202) 682-1740; or the Canadian consulates in Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo,
Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, San
Juan or Seattle.
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