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8/4 Do I need a passport to drive from Washington state to
Canada?
\_ You need to prove U.S. citizenship and residency.
This is done with a U.S. passport.
Otherwise you need your birth certificate + driver's license.
They asked for both my passport and driver's license a year ago.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html#c
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regional/regional_1170.html
\_ I believe you do.
New regulations I read about a month ago. The URL is somewhere.
Well maybe not http://csua.org/u/cxg
But they definitely asked for it when I crossed WA -> Canada a
year ago. I am reading this sentence from a google link:
"If you do not have a passport you will need your birth
certificate and at least one other piece of identification (ie:
driver's license) to get into Canada."
\_ This is all new now? I drove across a few years ago and I
didn't need any of this.
\_ Welcome to Fortress America. I've also been stopped at a
random checkpoint several miles inside the U.S. in upstate
New York by soldiers who demanded to see a passport.
\_ were you near Watertown? A lot of special forces
units are based there. Maybe they needed practice.
\_ No.
\_ This has been going on since at least the early 80's (the first
time I've driven (or actually been driven) across that border).
I'm <ethnic> though, so perhaps they're more careful about
checking my passport.
\_ I'm a non-citizen resident and I drove that way and back in 1998
without problem.
\_ This has been going on since at least the early 80's (the
first time I've driven (or actually been driven) across
that border). I'm <ethnic> though, so perhaps they're more
careful about checking my passport.
\_ I'm a non-citizen resident and I drove that way and back in
1998 without problem.
\_ Or you can cross an imaginary boundary line by driving to another
part of Canada and just walk in. |
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| travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html#c WXYZ This listing is for US citizens traveling on tourism/business and does not apply to persons planning to emigrate to foreign countries. Persons traveling on official business for the US Government should obtain vis a information from the agency sponsoring their travel. For purposes of t his publication, a visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials o f a foreign country on a US passport that allows the bearer to visit t hat foreign country. Note: Wherever you see the words photo required in this publication, it generally means that you will need to submit p assport-size (2"x2") photographs. IMPORTANT: THIS LISTING IS PREPARED FROM INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM FOREIG N EMBASSIES PRIOR TO OCTOBER 2004. CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WITH THE CONSULAR OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTRIES TO BE VISITED WELL IN ADVANCE. PASSPORTS: US citizens who travel to a country where a valid US passp ort is not required will need documentary evidence of their US citizen ship and identity. Proof of US citizenship includes an expired US pa ssport, a certified (original) birth certificate, Certificate of Natural ization, Certificate of Citizenship, or Report of Birth Abroad of a Citi zen of the United States. To prove identity, a valid driver's license or government identification card are acceptable provided they identify yo u by physical description or photograph. However, for travel overseas an d to facilitate reentry into the US, a valid US passport is the best documentation available and unquestionably proves your US citizenship . Before you send your passport through the mail to apply for a visa, sign it in ink, and write in pencil your current address and daytime telephon e number in the space provided. This will help the US Postal Service r eturn it to you should it become separated from the envelope during proc essing. Some countries require that your US passport be valid at least 6 months or longer beyond the dates of your trip. If your passport expires befor e the required validity, you will have to apply for a new one. Please ch eck with the Embassy or nearest Consulate of the country that you plan t o visit for their requirements. Some Middle Eastern or African countries will not issue visas or allow en try if your passport indicates travel to Israel. VISAS: If a visa is required, obtain it from the appropriate foreign cons ular representative before proceeding abroad. Allow sufficient time for processing your visa application, especially if you are applying by mail . Most foreign consular representatives are located in principal cities, and in many instances, a traveler may be required to obtain visas from the consular office in the area of his/her residence. IT IS THE RESPONSI BILITY OF THE TRAVELER TO OBTAIN VISAS, WHERE REQUIRED, FROM THE APPROPR IATE EMBASSY OR NEAREST CONSULATE OF THE COUNTRY YOU ARE PLANNING TO VIS IT. As soon as you receive your visa, check it to make sure no mistakes were made. Processing and visa fees vary, and most fees may not be refun dable. For specific details, consult the Embassy or Consulate of the cou ntry you plan to visit. IMMUNIZATIONS: Under the International Health Regulations adopted by the World Health Organization, a country may require International Certifica tes of Vaccination against yellow fever, especially if you are traveling from an area of the world that is infected with yellow fever. Prophylac tic medication for malaria and certain other preventive measures are adv isable for travel to some countries. No immunizations are required to re turn to the United States. AIDS/HIV TESTING: An increasing number of countries have established regu lations regarding AIDS testing, particularly for long-term visitors. Alt hough many are listed here, check with the Embassy or Consulate of the c ountry that you plan to visit to verify if this is a requirement for ent ry. ADDITIONAL FEES: All international flights are subject to US Immigratio n and US Customs fees paid in advance as part of your ticket. In addit ion, many countries have departure fees that are sometimes collected at the time of ticket purchase or upon exiting the foreign country. Visa not required for business/touris t stay of up to 90 days. Apply for an extension of up to 180 days at the local police station. Departure fee $10 (US), payable in US dollars or local currency (lek). Tourist visas require an itinerary from an airline and a hotel reservation. Enclose a SASE for return of passport by registered, certified or express mail. Certificate must show inoculations against yellow fever and chol era. Failure to do so may result in involuntary vaccinations and/or fine s Tourist visas require 2 application forms, 2 recent photos with name on back, letter stating purpose of travel, letter of invitation sent by the individual or institution to be contacted in Angola, photocopy of a round-trip ticket or travel itinerary, proof of sufficient funds, and $1 10 fee (certified check or money order only). The Consular Office of the Embassy of Angola has the right to request additional information, if necessary. org ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - Passport or proof of US citizenship or voter's re gistration card, along with picture ID, required, return/onward ticket, and proof of funds required for tourist stay of up to 6 months. Contact the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016 (202/362-5122/5166/5211) for further information. Visa not required for business/tourist st ay of up to 90 days. Visa for stay of up to 21 days, re quires 1 application form, 1 photo, and $60 to $95 processing fee (fees vary according to processing time). For stays longer than 21 days, but n ot exceeding 90 days, an official invitation from a qualifying entity in Armenia is required ($35 to $65 fee). org ARUBA - Passport or proof of US citizenship (original-official birth or naturalization certificate and photo ID) required. Visa not required f or tourist/business visit of up to 90 days. Proof of onward/return tick et or sufficient funds for stay may be required. Fee is included in tickets purchased in the US AIDS test required for intending immigrants. For further info rmation, consult the Royal Netherlands Embassy (202/244-5300), or neares t Consulate General: CA (310/266-1598), FL (786/866-0480), IL (312/856-0 110) or NY (212/246-1429). org AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electroni c label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist o r business stays of up to 3 months. au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors n ot accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notari zed written parental consent from the absent parent. AIDS test requir ed for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; Alternatively, visa in quiries may be directed to the Australian Visa Information Service on to ll-free 1-888-990-8888. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008, Tel: (202) 895-6711. Visa requires original passport , 1 application form, 2 photos, confirmation from hotel or letter of inv itation, and appropriate fee ($20 to $250, according to type and length of visa). All travelers staying more than 3 days must register their pas sports with the local passport-registration authorities. Passport and residence/wo rk permit needed for residence and business. Multi-entry tourist visa requires that the applicant submit a letter (for visa) or company letter on compa ny letterhead (for business visa) guaranteeing full responsibility for a ll expenses, and stating a reason for visit and duration, 1 application form, and $50 fee. Transit visa available upon arrival at the airport is valid from three days to two weeks and require onward/return ticket. For departure tax and other info rmation, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Kingdom of B ahrain, 3502 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/342-1111 ); bh BANGLADESH - *Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required. Tourist/ business visa requires 2 applicatio... |
| travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regional/regional_1170.html email TIPS FOR TRAVELERS TO CANADA US Department of State Publication 11046 Bureau of Consular Affairs June 2003 Revised May 2005 INTRODUCTION Millions of US citizens visit Canada each year. If you should need assistance as a result o f an accident, illness, or the loss of your passport, our Embassy in Ott awa and Consulates General in Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, C algary, and Vancouver are there to assist you. Consular Information Sheets are available f or every country of the world. They describe entry requirements, currenc y regulations, unusual health conditions, the crime and security situati on, political disturbances, areas of instability, and special informatio n about driving and road conditions. They also provide addresses and eme rgency telephone numbers for US embassies and consulates. Instead, they describe conditions so trav elers can make informed decisions about their trips. In some dangerous situations, however, the Department of State recommends that Americans defer travel to a country. Public Announcements are a means to disseminate information about rel atively short-term and/or trans-national conditions posing significant r isks to the security of American travelers. They are issued when there i s a perceived threat, even if it does not involve Americans as a particu lar target group. Public Announcements have been issued to deal with short-term coups, pre-election disturbances, violence by t errorists and anniversary dates of specific terrorist events. If you do not have access to the Internet at home , work or school, your local library may provide access to the Internet . Telephone The Overseas Citizens Services call center can be reached at 1-888-407-4 747 from a touchtone phone, from overseas: 202-501-4444. Public Anno uncements are available at any of the regional passport agencies and U S embassies and consulates abroad, or, by writing and sending a self-a ddressed, stamped envelope to the Office of American Citizens Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, US Department of State, Washington, DC 20520. Visas and Travel Documents New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and the Western Hemisphere: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHI) Travelers to and from Canada will be required to have a US passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all US . citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere. The goal is to strengthen border security and facilitate en try into the United States for US citizens and legitimate foreign visi tors. The US passport is the document of choice because of the incor porated advanced security features. For land border crossings to Canada, other documents that we anticipate w ill be acceptable under WHI are NEXUS and FAST program cards. No other document is currently available that will be an acceptable substitute fo r a US passport, NEXUS or FAST card. However, we are using new techno logies to create other acceptable travel documents. We will make public additional travel document options as they become available. The travel initiative requirements will be rolled out in phases, providin g as much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable th em to meet the terms of the new guidelines. The proposed implementatio n timeline is as follows: * December 31, 2005 Passport or other accepted document required for all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and South America. Current Requirements for Entry Into Canada Visas are not required for US citizens entering Canada from the US Yo u will, however, need: 1 Proof of your US citizenship such as your US passport (For inform ation on obtaining a US passport, check with one of the regional passport agencies located throughout the US) or certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the city, county or state in the US where you were born. If you are a naturalized US citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A drivers license or Social Security card is NOT valid proof of citizenship. All US citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. Alien permanent residents of the US must present their Alien Registrati on Card, commonly called a Green Card. If you are a dual US/Canadian citizen you should always present yoursel f as a Canadian citizen when entering Canada. However, US citizens sho uld use their US passports when entering or leaving the United States. Due to international concern over child abduction, single parents, grandp arents, or guardians traveling with children often need proof of custody or notarized letters from the other parent authorizing travel. Travelers without such document ation may experience delays at the port of entry. The provisions of NAFTA do not replace Canadas provisions f or temporary entry or for immigration. A US citizen can enter Canada u nder NAFTA provisions as a business visitor, intra-company transferee, p rofessional, or trader. Prior to seeking entry into Canada under the NAF TA, it is advisable to call Canadas Trade Info Line at 1-613-944-4000. US business people who are crossing into Canada for a meeting, trade sh ow, convention or exhibition may be eligible for special treatment conce rning the importation of advertising materials, office materials and sou venirs . Revenue Canada and Canada Customs have established criteria for duty-free and tax-free importing of certain convention materials. NAFTA allows business persons to engage in certain business activities wi thout an employment authorization - provided they otherwise comply with existing immigration requirements applicable to temporary entry. Example s are conducting market research, marketing products, negotiating contra cts, or taking orders. General Qualifying Criteria for Business Visitors You may qualify as a business visitor if you are a citizen of a member co untry; the proposed busines s activity is international in scope; and your primary source of remuneration is outside of the country in which you are seeking entry. In addition, the principal p lace of business and the accrual of profits must remain outside of the c ountry you are seeking to enter. US Business Visitors Entering Canada Business visitors seeking temporary entry into Canada must meet the Gener al Qualifying criteria listed above. A business visitor may temporarily import certain goods duty-free. Goods that qualify are professional equi pment (tools of the trade), equipment for the press or for radio or tele vision broadcasters, cinematographic equipment, goods for sports purpose s, and goods for display. Professionals General Qualifying Criteria Professionals are exempt from the job-confirmation process normally requi red of individuals looking to enter a foreign countrys labor market. To qualify as a professional under the NAFTA you must be a citizen of a me mber country. You will need to provide documentation indicating the professional level activity to be carried out, your job title, a summary of your job duties , the expected length of stay, and the arrangement for remuneration. US professionals entering Canada may apply for a work permit at any Can adian embassy, consulate, or port of entry. When applying at the port of entry, no written application is required and determination can be made at the time of application. The processing fee for issuing employment a uthorization is C$150. After admittance into Canada, a Social Insurance Number can be obtained from a local Canada Employment Centre. Intra Company Transferees Intracompany transferees are business persons employed by an enterprise w ho are seeking to render services to a branch, parent, subsidiary, or af filiate of that enterprise, in a managerial or executive capacity or in a manner that involves specialized knowledge. The total period of stay f or a person employed in an executive or managerial capacity cannot excee d seven years. The total period of stay for a person employed in a capac ity that requires specialized knowledge ... |
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