Note: Under U.S. law, all travellers (including Canadians) departing the United States by air to any destination (including Canada) must present a valid passport (or a NEXUS card for return to Canada only). For example, if a Canadian citizen enters the United States by land by presenting acceptable documents other than a passport, and then plans to board a flight in the United States destined for Mexico (i.e. an international destination other than Canada), a valid passport is required for the air travel portion. Similarly, if a Canadian citizen drives to the United States and returns to Canada by air, a valid passport or a NEXUS card must be presented to board the plane. It is important to note that a passport is not mandatory for air travel within the United States.

Canadian citizens intending to fly to, through or from the United States should apply for a passport, keep it up to date and carry it with them when traveling. For more information about passports, please visit Passport Canada's Web site.

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National Canada (CA) /Residence U.S.A. (US)
Embarkation U.S.A. (US) /Destination Canada (CA)


Canada (CA)



Passport required.
- Passport or passport replacing documents issued to nationals

of Canada must be valid on arrival.
- Warning: if departing from the U.S.A.(regardless of any

destination passport exemptions), a valid passport and/or

accepted departure document (TIRULES/R9) is required by
the U.S. immigration authorities.

Passport Exemptions:

- Recommended proof of citizenship, issued to nationals of

Canada, such as:
- - Canadian Birth Certificate; or

- Certificate of Canadian Citizenship.

- Nationals of Canada holding a valid on arrival NEXUS card,

and:For details, click here
- Legal permanent residents of the U.S.A. holding Permanent
Resident/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551) and seeking entry
to Canada from:

VISA NOT REQUIRED.

Minors:
- Parent(s) travelling with a child under 18 years are
strongly advised to For details, click here
Additional Information:

- Those claiming to be Canadian citizens, presenting documents

other than a valid Canadian passport will be granted entry
upon arrival only if, following an examination by a Canadian

Border Services Officer, they satisfy the officer that they

are a Canadian Citizen.

- Documents issued to nationals of Canada that do not

incorporate a photograph, should be accompanied by
supporting government issued photo identification (e.g.

driver's licence).