What do you need to enter the U.S. from Canada?


What do you need to enter the U.S. from Canada?

Travel by air
Canadian citizens travelling by air to the United States must present one of the following documents: a passport, which must be valid for the duration of their stay. a valid NEXUS card, used at self-serve kiosks at designated airports.


What documents do I need to cross the Canadian border by car?

Taking a road trip from the U.S. to Canada, or simply arriving by car, requires crossing the border at one of the 24 official locations. Americans will need to present a valid U.S. passport or other acceptable form of identification upon arrival to the country.


Can I enter the US with my birth certificate?

U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 (or under 19, if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group) must present a valid passport, birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. The birth certificate can be original, a photocopy, or a certified copy.


What does a US citizen need to return to the US from Canada?

Entry into the United States: When traveling by air from Canada, U.S. citizens must present a U.S. passport book or other approved identification document.


What documents do I need to enter the US?

Requirements for a USA trip
  1. You have a valid passport or Green Card.
  2. You have a valid ESTA or US visa that matches your passport data (not applicable to Green Card holders).
  3. You do not pose a threat to the USA or the American people.
  4. You are not subject to an entry ban.


Do you need vaccine to come to Canada?

As of October 1, 2022, proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Canada, or board a plane or train in Canada.


What happens if you get turned away at the Canadian border?

If you're deemed inadmissible but have a reason to travel to Canada that is justified in the circumstances, you may be issued a temporary resident permit. Depending on your situation, there may be an alternate route. A few different ways to get into Canada when you've been refused include: Temporary resident permit.


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.


Do you still need to be vaccinated to travel to USA?

COVID-19 testing and vaccine rules for entering the U.S.
As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.


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