Can I use my birth certificate to go to Canada?


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 I need to fill out a form to enter Canada?

Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada. If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate.


Can you fly from Canada to UK without passport?

All U.S. citizens, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, and South Africans must have a passport with at least 2 months' validity remaining. No visa is required. A passport will allow you to stay in the country for up to 6 months.


What can I use instead of a passport to get into Canada 2023?

To fly to Canada, you must have a passport or a NEXUS card, which is acceptable at 9 Canadian airports. To cross by land or water, you should present a passport, or instead, a passport card or NEXUS card.


Can a birth certificate be used as ID UK?

In the United Kingdom, some documents are acceptable as proof of identity. These include a valid UK passport, driving license and identity cards. Birth Certificates by themselves are not considered to be evidence of identity.


Can I fly to Canada without a passport as a Canadian?

Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, need a valid Canadian passport. American-Canadians can travel with a valid Canadian or U.S. passport.


What can I use instead of birth certificate for passport UK?

If you have been asked to provide a birth certificate and you were born in the UK. You should arrange to obtain an official copy from the relevant registrar's department in the area you were born. If you do not have a birth certificate and you were adopted you can provide your adoption certificate.


Can you travel without a passport internationally?

The American Citizen Services Section wants to remind all U.S. citizens not to travel outside the United States without a valid U.S. passport. While dual citizens may be able to travel abroad with alternative documentation, all U.S. citizens are required to present a U.S. passport to re-enter the United States.


Can I fly in Canada without photo ID?

If you don't have an identification document that includes your photo, full name and date of birth: Show two pieces of identification issued by a Canadian federal, provincial or territorial government that show your name. One of these documents must show your full name and date of birth.