Can a 17 year old go to Canada without a parent?


Can a 17 year old go to Canada without a parent? Children (under 18) travelling without both parents: carry a parental consent letter (see Travelling with Children below). A passport (or NEXUS card) is required to cross the border by air. This applies if your trip includes a flight between a Canadian and American airport.


What does a 17 year old need to fly within Canada?

For travellers younger than 18, an original birth certificate or non-government issued ID (e.g. a student card) is suggested but not mandatory, unless our Unaccompanied Minor Service is used. * Fishing, hunting and boating licenses are no longer accepted as identification for domestic flights.


What is a letter for a minor to travel without parents?

A child travel consent form allows a minor to travel alone or with another person or group. It is written by one or both parents and can be used for domestic or international travel.


Can I use my birth certificate to cross the US border?

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.


Do I need a passport to go to Canada if I have a REAL ID?

Q: Do I need a passport if I have a REAL ID? If you are traveling internationally you will still need your passport. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need one valid form of identification – either your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative such as a passport, not both.


What documents do I need to cross the US border from Canada by car?

Travel by land or water
a valid passport. a Trusted Traveler Program card. an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented.