United States/Canada Border Travel Documents
 Land & Boat

As of January 31, 2008, the United States is requiring all travellers to present documents to enter the U.S.  These documents must be one of the following:

• A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence, PLUS a birth certificate or citizenship card;
  or
• A valid passport;
  or
• A NEXUS or a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card;
  or
• An enhanced driver's licence;
  or
• A Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) card;
  or
• For those 18 and under, only a birth certificate.

 Air
Canadian citizens travelling by air to, through or from the United States must present one of the following documents:

• A valid Canadian passport;
  or
• A valid NEXUS card when used at participating airports.

This requirement applies to all travellers, regardless of age, including children.
Canadian citizens intending to fly to, through or from the United States should apply for a passport, keep it up to date and carry it with them when travelling. For more information about passports: Passport Canada

The NEXUS program offers a simplified and expedited border clearance process to low-risk, pre-approved travellers. For information on the new Passenger Protect Program for air travel within Canada, please visit Transport Canada’s Web site: www.passengerprotect.gc.ca

To find out more about document requirements and to help you plan for your border travel needs, please visit or call:

www.canada.gc.ca
1 800 O-Canada
(1.800.662.6232)
TTY: 1 800 926-9105