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If you have a nexus card do you have to show your passport to cross the Canadian and US border?
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Just the Nexus card suffices, but it's wise to have your passport when crossing the border, anyway.
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Can you just show your US military ID to go to Canada?
No. As of June, 2009, in order to cross the borders into Canada by land or by sea, you must be able to show a valid U.S. Passport, an Enhanced Drivers License or ID card (EDL/ EID), or a Nexus Card. If you are going via airplane, you must have a valid U.S. passport. A military ID does not serve as a U.S. Passport. It is a normal ID card used to give access to on base features for military personel and military families. If there is a situation where the military demands you to leave U.S. Land, they will issue you a military passport.
Do you need a passport to cross the U.S. border?
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 oneWhile 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.
Can you be turned away at the border if you are a US citizen wanting to reenter Canada?
As long as you have a valid passport/Nexus card and haven't committed a crime or done anything else to cause you to be denied entry you should be allowed to reenter Canada.
Does a Canadian citizen with a Green Card who lives in the US have a place to go in the U.S. to apply for a Canadian passport?
Canadians traveling to CanadaFirst off, no Canadian can get a US Passport. Second of all, Canadians don't need a passport to enterCanada but do need a passport to return to the US.I just got off the phone with the L.A. consular office on this very topic, so here is the best answer as of 11/06/08. At this time Canada does not have a Passport policy for admission to the Country so in lieu of a passport your Permanent Resident Card is sufficient for entry. Depending on the individual Port of Entry, you may have to provide further photo I.D. with signature as verification of identity (i.e. State issued driver's license). To re-enter the U.S. the only document you will need is your permanent resident card. While it is advisable to maintain a valid Canadian Passport in order to simplify border crossings, not having one is not a barrier to entry. In fact, an expired Passport can be used as a supporting identity document within one year of expiry.It is true that a non-U.S. citizen cannot receive a U.S. Passport, however your Permanent Resident Card performs the same functions as a Passport when travelling.If you are travelling on a Permanent Resident Card then you have no other required documents to re-enter the U.S. For a printable page of document requirements, please go herehttp://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/air_travel/As some gate attendants may be unaware that a PRC is sufficient to board an airplane, keeping a copy of this page with you may make things simpler.I hope this all helps, this topic can be very confusing and stressful!As a Canadian citizen if you wish to apply for a Canadian passport from the US you just have to go to http://www.ppt.gc.ca/cdn/form.aspx?lang=eng®ion=USA and fill out the online form. There is no place in the US to apply for a passport. The application must be mailed in or you can have an acceptable third party take it into a Canadian passport office.
Do you need a passport to go from US to Canada if you are a not US citizen?
Yes. As of June 1, 2009, all foreign persons entering Canada by land, sea or air from any country, including the U.S., are required to produce a passport or equivalent travel document such as a Nexus card.
Do you need a passport to go to Ontario Canada?
Yes. Passports are mandatory for cross-border travel unless you have a Nexus card or an enhanced driver's licence.
Does having a KTN make it easier to go across the Canadian border?
There are 4 different programs that get a Known Traveler Number (KTN) One of those programs is NEXUS, jointly operated by the US and Canada. Being enrolled in NEXUS can make border crossings (US/ Canada) easier. Here is a link to the NEXUS program: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html
What documentation is required for Canadian entry into US by land?
As of June 1, 2009 a valid US or Canadian passport or passport card is required to enter the United States via land or sea. Holders of NEXUS cards are exempt from this restriction. Citizens of other nations have other requirements.
What legal documents does a Canadian need to have to gain access into America?
A Canadian needs a valid passport or an Air Nexus card in order to gain access into America. If one is looking to work while in America then a visa is required also.
Do I need a passport for Niagara Falls ?
US citizens visiting Canada require a government issue ID (like a driver's license) and proof of citizenship (like a birth certificate, naturalization papers, passport, or the new passport card).
Can you just show your US military ID to go to Canada?
No. As of June, 2009, in order to cross the borders into Canada by land or by sea, you must be able to show a valid U.S. Passport, an Enhanced Drivers License or ID card (EDL/ EID), or a Nexus Card. If you are going via airplane, you must have a valid U.S. passport. A military ID does not serve as a U.S. Passport. It is a normal ID card used to give access to on base features for military personel and military families. If there is a situation where the military demands you to leave U.S. Land, they will issue you a military passport.
Do you need a passport to cross the U.S. border?
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 oneWhile 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.
Can you be turned away at the border if you are a US citizen wanting to reenter Canada?
As long as you have a valid passport/Nexus card and haven't committed a crime or done anything else to cause you to be denied entry you should be allowed to reenter Canada.
What is border Nexus?
NEXUS cards are WHTI-compliant documents for land and sea travel, as well as air travel when traveling to and from airports using the NEXUS program, and provide expedited travel via land, air or sea to approved members between the U.S. and Canada border.
Twic it can be used by truck drivers to cross the border?
The Different Types of Border Crossing Documentation Real ID Passport Passport Card Enhanced Driver License / Enhanced Identification Card Nexus Global Entry FAST VISA Canpass SENTRI. terans Affairs U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) U.S. Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-550) Employment Authorization Document issued by DHS (Form I-766) U.S. Refugee Travel Document or other travel document or evidence of Immigration status issued by DHS containing a photograph (Permit to Re-enter Form I-327 and Refugee Travel Document Form I-571) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
What is the difference between the galaxy nexus i9250 and the i9250m?
The "m" designation for the i9250m is for a Galaxy Nexus for the Canadian market. Spec-wise, it is the same as the i9250.
Does a Canadian citizen with a Green Card who lives in the US have a place to go in the U.S. to apply for a Canadian passport?
Canadians traveling to CanadaFirst off, no Canadian can get a US Passport. Second of all, Canadians don't need a passport to enterCanada but do need a passport to return to the US.I just got off the phone with the L.A. consular office on this very topic, so here is the best answer as of 11/06/08. At this time Canada does not have a Passport policy for admission to the Country so in lieu of a passport your Permanent Resident Card is sufficient for entry. Depending on the individual Port of Entry, you may have to provide further photo I.D. with signature as verification of identity (i.e. State issued driver's license). To re-enter the U.S. the only document you will need is your permanent resident card. While it is advisable to maintain a valid Canadian Passport in order to simplify border crossings, not having one is not a barrier to entry. In fact, an expired Passport can be used as a supporting identity document within one year of expiry.It is true that a non-U.S. citizen cannot receive a U.S. Passport, however your Permanent Resident Card performs the same functions as a Passport when travelling.If you are travelling on a Permanent Resident Card then you have no other required documents to re-enter the U.S. For a printable page of document requirements, please go herehttp://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/air_travel/As some gate attendants may be unaware that a PRC is sufficient to board an airplane, keeping a copy of this page with you may make things simpler.I hope this all helps, this topic can be very confusing and stressful!As a Canadian citizen if you wish to apply for a Canadian passport from the US you just have to go to http://www.ppt.gc.ca/cdn/form.aspx?lang=eng®ion=USA and fill out the online form. There is no place in the US to apply for a passport. The application must be mailed in or you can have an acceptable third party take it into a Canadian passport office.
