Do I need anything other than a passport when traveling through Canada?

Canadian and U.S. citizens must present either a valid passport or a valid Nexus cardOpens in New Windowwhen travelling by air between Canada and the United States. Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport.

1. What can I use instead of a passport to get into Canada?
2. What ID do you need to fly within Canada?
3. What documents can I use instead of a passport?
4. Do you need a passport to go to Canada by car?
5. Can I get back into the US without a passport from Canada?
6. Can you cross the Canadian border with a real ID?
7. Can you fly within Canada without ID?
8. Can you use health card as ID to fly within Canada?
9. Can you use Ontario Health Card as ID?
10. Can I use passport card instead of real ID?
11. Do I have to be present to get a passport?
12. Can you fly with a passport card after 2020?

What can I use instead of a passport to get into 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.

What ID do you need to fly within Canada?

Travel within Canada

one piece of valid Canadian government-issued identification that includes a photograph and the passenger's full name and date of birth; or. two pieces of valid Canadian-government-issued identification showing the passenger's name and date of birth, without photographs.

What documents can I use instead of a passport?

Entry Into the United States by Land and Sea

• U.S. Passport.
• Passport Card (see below)
• Enhanced Driver's License (see below)
• Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST)
• U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.

Do you need a passport to go to Canada by car?

Canadian law requires all persons entering Canada from the U.S. by car present proof of citizenship and identity. A passport fulfills both of these requirements for U.S. citizens. It is also possible for a U.S. citizen to use their Nexus card to fulfill both of these requirements.

Can I get back into the US without a passport from Canada?

Answer: While you may enter Canada with just your birth certificate and driver's license, the same cannot be used for re-entering the United States. You will need a passport book if returning to the U.S. via air or a passport card if crossing the border by land. Routine processing takes 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

Can you cross the Canadian border with a real ID?

Q: Can I use my REAL ID card to cross the border into Canada and Mexico and for international travel? No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.

Can you fly within Canada without ID?

Boarding Gate Requirements:

In accordance with government regulations, Air Canada must check identification at the boarding gate for all passengers who appear to be 18 years of age or older. These passengers must present valid government-issued identification documents that include their full name and date of birth.

Can you use health card as ID to fly within Canada?

Here are some examples of valid Canadian government-issued identification documents: passport. ... Canadian provincial or territorial health card. Canadian provincial or territorial government identification cards.

Can you use Ontario Health Card as ID?

The OHIP card is allowable as valid photo identification as long as the number is not recorded. It is against the law for anyone who is not involved in the provision of healthcare to record an OHIP number.

Can I use passport card instead of real ID?

Within the United States. Under the REAL ID Act, the passport card is accepted for federal purposes (such as domestic air travel or entering federal buildings), which may make it an attractive option for people whose driver's licenses and ID cards are not REAL ID-compliant when those requirements go into effect.

Do I have to be present to get a passport?

Inside the United States: You must submit your completed application, including citizenship evidence, photocopy of ID, photo, and fees, in person at a passport acceptance facility. You may be eligible to apply in person at a passport agency if you are traveling soon.

Can you fly with a passport card after 2020?

The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights. ... The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights.