What do I need to walk across the Canadian border?


What do I need to walk across the Canadian border? Canada and United States residents should carry a valid passport or in the absence of a passport a driver's license or other picture identification issued by a federal, state, provincial, county, territory, or municipal authority together with a birth certificate.


Can you walk across the border to Niagara Falls Canada?

We receive many inquiries asking if you can walk out on the Rainbow Bridge to view Niagara Falls. The short answer is “yes” as long as you have your passport. Construction of the Rainbow Bridge started in May of 1940 and opened November 1st 1941.


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 just walk across the Canadian border?

Pedestrian Crossings Are Always Free! The Authority welcomes travelers to walk across the bridge. Just remember, it can be pretty windy up there, and don't forget to bring your proper border crossing personal identification too.


What do you need to cross the Canadian border by car 2023?

Ensure that you have proper identification for you and your family readily available. Acceptable forms of identification for entry into Canada include a passport, a NEXUS card and an enhanced driver's licence.


Do they check your car at the Canadian border?

Whether visiting or returning to Canada, you may be subject to an examination by a CBSA officer to determine your admissibility which includes any goods or vehicle you bring across the border.


What questions do they ask when crossing the border?

Prepare for Likely Questions From U.S. CBP Officials
  • Why are you visiting the United States? ...
  • Where will you be staying? ...
  • Who will you be visiting? ...
  • How long will you be staying in the U.S.? If you're coming in with an immigrant visa (have been approved for U.S. permanent residence), you won't likely be asked this.


Can you drive into Canada for the day?

Niagara Falls Border Crossing Information If you plan to visit Canada for a few hours, the day, or even an extended period of time, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, or WHTI, requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S.