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Passports Not Required for
US Born Citizens if Entering by Land or Sea
Passports are Required for US Born Citizens if Entering
by Air
If entering by Sea, U.S. Citizens not born in the
US who are travelling without a passport will need:
 Photo
ID, Birth Certificate or
Naturalization
Certificate, or
Citizenship
Certificate, or
Permanent
Resident Card (Green Card)
Visitors from Europe
European passport holders do not require a visa to visit Canada.
All you need is a valid passport, a return ticket and sufficient
funds to support yourself and your dependents during your
stay in Canada. European visitors to Canada who wish to also
visit the United States must possess valid passports to be
admitted; residents of Portugal are further required to have
a visa.
Visitors who are U.S. residents
and are entering by sea
Although a passport is the ideal identification,
if entering by sea you do not need a passport or visa to
enter Canada. Just make sure you carry identification to establish
your citizenship such as a Birth Certificate and least one
ID card with photo. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen,
you should carry this certificate. Permanent residents of
the U.S.A. must bring their "Green Card".
Although it is rare, immigration officials
may prevent the entry of visitors:
• who appear to pose a health risk.
• those they doubt will be able to support themselves and their dependents
in Canada.
• whose willingness and means to return to the U.S. is in doubt.
As well, those admissible to Canada must not have a criminal
record. This includes any convictions for driving while intoxicated.
If you have questions about your admissibility
to enter Canada, contact your nearest Canadian Embassy or
Consulate for consultation.
Visitors from the U.S. who
are not American Citizens
Permanent residents of the United States (anyone
with a Green Card) do not need to carry a passport or travel
documents to enter Canada if entering by ferry.
Temporary residents of the United States
(anyone who carries a Temporary Resident Card, Form 1-688,
or Employment Authorization Card, 1-688A or 1-688B) must carry
a passport and may also require a visa depending on their
country of citizenship.
Citizens of other countries who wish
to enter Canada through the United States must also carry
a valid passport and may require a visa, which they should
obtain from a Canadian Embassy or Consulate outside Canada.
Those in this category should check with an office of the
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service before they enter
Canada.
Visitors from Other Countries
International travellers may require a visa to enter or transit
Canada. To see whether you require a visa, visit the Canada
site for more information on visa requirements. International
travellers who wish to find out about Canadian customs regulations
should visit the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency website.
Entry into Canada for Foreign
Nationals with Criminal Convictions or Equivalent
As of June 28, 2002, the implementation of the new
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act changed the rules affecting
the admissibility into Canada of foreign nationals who have
criminal convictions in Canada or abroad or who have committed
criminal acts outside Canada. These include offences that
are considered criminal in Canada, such as driving while under
the influence of a substance such as alcohol, even if the
offence was not considered a felony or criminal offence in
the country where it was committed.
For more information about these very
important changes, please consult the Canadian
Tourism Commission Website, your nearest Canadian Embassy
or Consulate.
Travellers Bringing Children
Travellers visiting Canada with children should carry
the following:
• passports if entering by air
• identification for each child similar to identification described for
adults.
• a letter of permission from the parents of any children accompanying
them for whom they do not have legal custody
Please note: Divorced parents with shared custody rights should
carry legal documents establishing their status. Unaccompanied
children should carry a letter of permission from their parents
or a legal guardian.
Studying or Working in Canada
If you are planning to study or work in Canada, contact
the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate for a copy of the
brochure called Entering Canada to Study or Work.
More Questions?
Consult the Canada
Site and Citizenship & Immigration
Canada for more details.
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