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Questions about traveling to Canada


 
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Dave-O
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PostPosted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 19:53    Post subject: Questions about traveling to Canada Reply with quote
Next month I'm planning on flying to Buffalo, renting a car, then driving to Kitchener, ON. I have tried to research this but I'm getting conflicting answers, so here it goes.

1. Do I need a passport to get in/out of Canada by car? Some sites say yes, some sites say a Driver's license and birth certificate are ok.

2. If I need a passport, how long will it take to get one?

Any other advice you could give me would be appreciated also.
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wolfman
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PostPosted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 20:16    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was in Canada twice over the past month, and was able to get in and out using a driver's license and birth certificate. I believe that as of June 1st,
2009, you will need a passport.

See the Canada and US travel web sites here:

http://www.explore.canada.travel/ctc/ke/things_to_know_2.jsp?cat=4004&localeId=16

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html


As for passport wait times, one of the people that I work with just got hers (application by post office) within two weeks.
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dynastar666
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PostPosted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 20:29    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wolfman is correct. I went to Montreal and some of the people traveling with us only had their license and a notarized copy of their birth certificate and they were fine, however we did get detained but I'm assuming it was because 6 college kids in a car in suspicious or something?
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philyumpshus
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PostPosted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 21:08    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you plan on spending the night over there, you should be prepared to answer some questions when reentering the US. I mean, more than if you just go over for the day.
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Dave-O
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PostPosted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 21:11    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok. I'll be staying for 9 days. Think I'll get grilled?
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BSO
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PostPosted: Wed 5-Nov-2008 20:35    Post subject: Reply with quote
American citizens do NOT require a passport to enter Canada, but it is a good idea to have one with you. If not a DL or birth certificate is acceptable. I can't imagine why US Customs would give you any problems returning home. Just explain to them why you were absent from the US for 9 days.
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PolarBear
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PostPosted: Thu 6-Nov-2008 00:38    Post subject: Reply with quote
Having your LEO credentials with you can't hurt.
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RJ
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PostPosted: Thu 6-Nov-2008 08:40    Post subject: Reply with quote
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/land_travel/docs/
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dfuzz78
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PostPosted: Thu 6-Nov-2008 11:32    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote
[quote:d204a26893=\"PolarBear\"]Having your LEO credentials with you can't hurt.


Don't flash those! Only if the officer asks what you do for a living, then show. Don't just do that off the cuff, it pisses everyone off. OH, and DON'T carry your firearm into Canada. That would be a good way to get yourself canned real quick.
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