Canadian Flying from USA to Canada without a passport, possible?
Oct 31, 2007, 10:03 pm
#1
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Canadian Flying from USA to Canada without a passport, possible?
Hi,
Would a Canadian without a passport run into any difficulties if he drives down to the USA (uses driver's license and birth certificate to cross the land border) and then flies back home with the same documents?
I know a passport is needed to get into the US by air, but there are no such requirements for entering Canada or getting on a plane in the US, right?
Would a Canadian without a passport run into any difficulties if he drives down to the USA (uses driver's license and birth certificate to cross the land border) and then flies back home with the same documents?
I know a passport is needed to get into the US by air, but there are no such requirements for entering Canada or getting on a plane in the US, right?
Oct 31, 2007, 10:08 pm
#2
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Correct, as long as you have satisfactory ID, you do not need a passport to enter Canada if you are a citizen.
I confirmed this with CBSA for my wife last string when she forgot her ppt in a hotel.
I confirmed this with CBSA for my wife last string when she forgot her ppt in a hotel.
Oct 31, 2007, 10:32 pm
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What is "satisfactory ID"? If someone has only a driver's license, can CBSA look up whether they are a citizen in some database? Or does it have to be a proof of citizenship like a citizenship card or certificate?
Nov 1, 2007, 6:10 am
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I think B1 has the best statement: "if the airline agrees". I have no experience with trying anything else, but every time I've been on a transborder flight back to Canada, they ask for my passport at checkin - I suppose you could argue that 1) you're on a one-way flight, and 2) no need for passport to get back into Canada.
We all know how "understanding" checkin agents can be though.... let us know how it turns out!
We all know how "understanding" checkin agents can be though.... let us know how it turns out!