17 year old US Citizen traveling to Canada

Answer: Citizens age 16 and older need to present a valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card to enter Canada. These or any other WHTI-compliant document may be used to re-enter the United States.

1. Can a 17 year old go to Canada without a parent?
2. Can a 17 year old cross the American border alone?
3. Can you cross the Canadian border under 18 without parents?
4. How old do you have to be to go to Canada by yourself?
5. Does my 17 year old need a passport to go to Canada?
6. How can I move to Canada at 17?
7. Can a 17 year old travel abroad without parental consent?
8. Can I travel by myself at 17?
9. Can you travel on your own at 17?
10. Does a 16 year old need a passport to go to Canada?
11. Who is a minor in Canada?
12. Can a 17 year old drive in Canada?

Can a 17 year old go to Canada without a parent?

Children under the age of 18 are considered minors in Canada. They must follow the same rules to enter Canada as any other visitor. Minors who try to enter Canada without the proper documents, or who are with adults other than their parents or legal guardian(s), will be checked more closely.

Can a 17 year old cross the American border alone?

I'm a minor (18 years old or younger), can I travel alone to the U.S.? Yes, you can, however you should have written consent from your parents or guardians. If you are under a certain age you will almost certainly require written consent.

Can you cross the Canadian border under 18 without parents?

Children (under 18) travelling without both parents: carry a parental consent letter (see "Travelling with Children" below). A passport (or NEXUS card) is required to cross the border by air. ... From CBSA " If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada.

How old do you have to be to go to Canada by yourself?

Children under the age of 16 traveling between the U.S. and Canada without both of their parents or a legal guardian are considered "unaccompanied minors" and require special permissions at the borders of both countries to prevent abductions and runaways.

Does my 17 year old need a passport to go to Canada?

Answer: Minors age 15 and under do not need passports to enter Canada by land or sea. They only need their birth certificates. If traveling by air, a passport book is required.

How can I move to Canada at 17?

Yes, 18 is a minimum, and your job must be professional, skilled labor or trade, or managerial to qualify for Express Entry. If your family can afford it, your best bet would be to apply to a Canadian university.

Can a 17 year old travel abroad without parental consent?

If you are 18 or over – You will be able to travel abroad on your own without the consent of your parents. If you are under the age of 18 – It is up to the airline or travel operator whether you can travel abroad.

Can I travel by myself at 17?

Children younger than 5 can't travel as unaccompanied minors, even if they're flying with an older unaccompanied child. Young adults ages 15-17 can travel alone on any United- or United Express^®-operated flight, or they can choose to opt in to our unaccompanied minor service.

Can you travel on your own at 17?

Minimum age to fly unaccompanied: Children aged 5 years old up to 14 years old may travel alone if the unaccompanied minor service is reserved. Children aged 15 and over can fly alone with KLM. For children between the ages of 15 and 17, an escort service is optional. More information.

Does a 16 year old need a passport to go to Canada?

Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.

Who is a minor in Canada?

The age of majority in Canada is the age at which a person is considered by law to be an adult. A person younger than the age of majority is considered a "minor child." Like the drinking age, the age of majority in Canada is determined by each province and territory in Canada and varies between the ages of 18 and 19.

Can a 17 year old drive in Canada?

Q: Can a 17 year old US citizen drive into Canada? There is no prohibition on an unaccompanied minor driver entering Canada. You will need a valid driver's licence, and either a passport or an enhanced drivers licence which is available in some border states.