What is required to cross the border into Canada by car?


What is required to cross the border into Canada by car? Acceptable forms of identification for entry into Canada include a passport, a NEXUS card and an enhanced driver's licence. Declare all purchases and have your receipts readily available.


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.


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 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 travel back to the us without a vaccine?

If you plan to visit the U.S., you do not need to be tested or vaccinated for COVID-19. U.S. citizens going abroad, check with the Department of State for travel advisories.