What do you need to cross Canadian border by ferry?


What do you need to cross Canadian border by ferry?

Acceptable ID for US and Cdn citizens boarding a ferry is either:
  1. a Birth Certificate plus Government issued Photo ID.
  2. a current Passport.
  3. a Naturalization Certificate plus Government issued Photo ID.
  4. or a Citizenship Certificate plus Government issued Photo ID.


What do I need to enter Canada by ferry?

U.S. citizens visiting Canada will be required to present one of the travel documents listed here:
  1. U.S. Passport.
  2. U.S. Passport Card.
  3. Enhanced Driver's License (Issued by New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington only)
  4. Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards.


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

Some U.S. states offer Enhanced Driver's Licenses, which contain additional security features and can be used in place of a passport for travel to Canada by car. Enhanced Driver's Licenses are available in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington.


What do I need to cross border from USA into Canada by road?

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.


Can I travel to Canada with my US birth certificate?

Canada requires proof of citizenship or resident status to enter the country under §§14(3) and 14(4) of the Passport and Travel Documents section of the Immigration Regulations of Canada (enclosed). A birth certificate is one form of proof.