Can I take a ferry to Canada without a passport?
Can I take a ferry to Canada without a passport? For those traveling by boat into Canada (most Alaska cruises, for instance, stop in Canada), a passport or passport card are necessary. Same goes for trains. If you're traveling by foot and go through a border control area, you'll need a passport, passport card, or NEXUS card.
What do I need to enter Canada by ferry?
- U.S. Passport.
- U.S. Passport Card.
- Enhanced Driver's License (Issued by New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington only)
- Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards.
What country can you go to without a passport?
You can travel without a passport in the following countries: Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands.
What documents do you need to go to Canada on a ferry?
ID & Travel Requirements Passport Card. Enhanced Driver's License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID) applicable to select states/provinces only (MI, MN, NY, VT, WA; ON, BC, MB) If you are not a United States or Canadian born citizen, you will be required to have a passport and possibly a Visa.
Should you bring your passport on shore excursions?
Most of the time you will not need to show your passport when going ashore, however, it is still sensible to take some form of identification with you and I suggest bringing a photocopy of your original passport. You may be stopped by a police officer or need to show proof of I.D.
Do you need ID to get on BC Ferries?
You will need government-approved photo ID for proof of age as applicable (e.g. BC Seniors). You must check in with a foot passenger agent no later than 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.
Can I use my birth certificate to go to Canada?
For U.S. citizens, a passport or visa is not required. Instead, a birth certificate and one photo identification card may be used; however, a photo identification card by itself is not enough. For permanent residents of the United States, “Green Cards” may be used in lieu of their passports.
Do you need a passport to go to Niagara Falls?
Do American Citizens need a passport to enter Niagara Falls, Canada? Yes. A Passport (or a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's License if coming by land) is required for crossing the border into Canada unless you are age 15 or younger. Please visit the government website for any further details.
How can I travel without a passport?
In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.