What documentation do I need?????

[kmLover]

I will be flying into Toronto from the U.S (I am a U.S. citizen) on the 21st. I have figured out what I need to re-enter the U.S. , but I am still unsure what is required to enter Canada. So far I have found info saying that an I.D. (drivers license) and a birth certificate would be sufficient enough to be allowed to enter Canada.

Thanks

 

[licka daclit]

I know for sure you need a passport to get back into the states when flying.

 

[ig-88]

You will need a passport to enter Canada and re-enter the US by flight.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/air_travel/

The airline should ask you for it.

 

[kmLover]

See I have a pending passport. Now until Oct 1st 2007 people with pending passports are allowed to re-enter the US with a status sheet of your passport and a govn. issued I.D. So, does canada offer the same thing?

 

[dcbogey]

Best bet - contact the Canadian Embassy and ask. You are likely to get a variety of opinions here.

http://geo.international.gc.ca/can-am/washington/menu-en.asp

 

[lickrolaine]

as long as you can get back in,we will except anything.

 

[LancsLad]

Should you lack a lot of ID and get to the Canadian border if you look like a civilized person with a job and good manners they are likely to give you a hard time.
On the other hand if you look like you just flew in from a terrorist training camp and are wearing a T shirt that says "Kill infidels" they will let you in right away and likely give you money and a place to live.

Thats what it seems like anyway.

 

[licka daclit]

Should you lack a lot of ID and get to the Canadian border if you look like a civilized person with a job and good manners they are likely to give you a hard time.
On the other hand if you look like you just flew in from a terrorist training camp and are wearing a T shirt that says "Kill infidels" they will let you in right away and likely give you money and a place to live.

Thats what it seems like anyway.

That is funny and sad at the same time...that does seem to be the way it goes.

 

[kmLover]

Should you lack a lot of ID and get to the Canadian border if you look like a civilized person with a job and good manners they are likely to give you a hard time.
On the other hand if you look like you just flew in from a terrorist training camp and are wearing a T shirt that says "Kill infidels" they will let you in right away and likely give you money and a place to live.

Thats what it seems like anyway.

That is so true. Everytime I fly I get pulled out and searched.

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Ok, her it is. If you have a passport then you are fine and soon a passport is the only thing that will allow you into Canada or the US. Currently if you are a US citizen flying to Canada all you need is government issued birth certificate and a photo I.D. To be allowed back in to the US you have to have a passport. However, due to high demand the US government is allowing people back in even if you have a pending passport. So, you have to have a certified document showing status of your pending passport and a photo I.D (drivers license). This will only last until September 30, 2007. After that everyone will have to have a passport with them to leave or re-turn to the US.

 

[goodtime]

See I have a pending passport. Now until Oct 1st 2007 people with pending passports are allowed to re-enter the US with a status sheet of your passport and a govn. issued I.D. So, does canada offer the same thing?

My U.S. relative got into T.O. & back by flight with expired U.S. passport. They asked why he didn't have valid passport but didn't give him a hard time.

 

[hot rod]

My U.S. relative got into T.O. & back by flight with expired U.S. passport. They asked why he didn't have valid passport but didn't give him a hard time.

Yeh, but that was then and this is now. Things involving border issues change very rapidly these days (sometimes it almost seems from day to day) Things that are only "proposed changes" are suddenly the new rule with little or no notice, while other firm new laws are sometimes pushed back temporarily. Also remember that each and every border guard is a demi-god in their own fiefdom. Just because one guard let something slide doesn't mean any other one can or will. And they are in effect judge, jury and executioner all in one as there is no appeal - they either let you in or they don't. And make no mistake about it, they do turn people away. I've seen it first-hand.

 

[goodtime]

...was 2 mnths ago. U.S. consulate assured him should be no problem flying home with expired passport as he's U.S. citizen. Of course proper paperwork would avoid hassles.

Agree with the U.S. custom pr*cks. My past posts with past experience.

 

[Anderson]

I will be flying into Toronto from the U.S (I am a U.S. citizen) on the 21st. I have figured out what I need to re-enter the U.S. , but I am still unsure what is required to enter Canada. So far I have found info saying that an I.D. (drivers license) and a birth certificate would be sufficient enough to be allowed to enter Canada.

Thanks

Could you find out something for me please ?

When you re-enter the US could you ask the immigration official where the best hookers are in Toronto ,

Thanks !