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Jan 26, 2014 | 1:12 pm

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Originally Posted by quaywest

Thanks for the replies. I looked up what ESTA is. I guess I need it because I'm not entering the US as a Canadian citizen but rather a UK citizen? And it's a flat out requirement? Do I have time to get it before next weekend?

And I feel like I shouldn't have to worry about the CBSA though right? Canadians don't need a passport to fly into Canada do they?

You need a passport to LEAVE the USA by air.
You do NOT need it to enter Canada.
You may be asked about your citizenship at checkin/boarding, though, in which case you would show the citizenship certificate.
It is a REQUIREMENT to have ESTA in order to enter the USA as a VWP national.
I would suggest you get it right away (though after the trip, you may or may not want to consider the UK passport + ESTA cost each time vs using a Canadian passport.)

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