Do you need a passport to cross the U.S. border?

Answer 1

AnswerFor travel FROM Canada, TO the U.S.A., a new law went into effect in January 2007 that requires a passport for entry by air into the U.S.

Regulations that require a passport for entry to America by land or sea from Canada have gone into effect as of June, 2009.

No passport is required for U.S. citizens entering Canada directly from the U.S. by land, sea, or air. The Canadian government has announced no plans to change this.

Government-issued photo I.D. (such as a driver's license) is sufficient for entry from the U.S. into Canada, however since you need a passport to get back into the U.S., most airlines won't board you for a flight to Canada from the U.S. without one

While it looks like you don't need a passport for entry to Canada by land, sea, or air in actuallity a U.S. citizen will not be allowed into the country without proper documentation to return home. So yes you need a passport, Nexus card, or enhanced licence to enter Canada.

Answer 2

Yes. A Canadian citizen requires a passport or enhanced drivers license (ON, MB, BC, QU only) to cross the American border.

If you are the citizen of a nation besides Canada, you require a visa obtained from an American embassy and a passport to cross the American border.

Answer 3

Yes. New Federal Laws that are part of the U.S. Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 require it. The laws were designed to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors. Beginning January 1, 2009, a passport is now required for entering either Canada or Mexico.

Answer 4

As of Summer 2009 you will need a passport for any land travel into Mexico and Canada.

Answer 5

Yes, you used to be able to cross without one but now you do.

Answer 6

Yes, basically. You now need either a valid passport or a special frequent traveler pass to cross the US border into or out of Mexico or Canada.

Answer 7

yes