Important Info for US Citizens Entering Canada

ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizens entering Canada must carry both proof of citizenship and identity. Documents that satisfy these requirements:




Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada must carry both proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver's License) AND proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport.

For more details, see http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html.