Do Canadians travelling to the United States need a passport?
Land or Marine Point of Entry Canadian citizens do not need a passport to enter the United States through a land or marine point of entry until June 1, 2009. As of January 31, 2008, however, American law requires that Canadian citizens who wish to enter the United States through a land or marine point of entry present: • A piece of government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s licence, as well as a birth certificate or a citizenship card; or • A birth certificate or a citizenship card only (if aged 18 or under); or • A valid passport. Air Point of Entry As stipulated in the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), which has been in effect since January 23, 2007, those wishing to enter the United States by air must present one of the following: • A valid Canadian passport; or • A NEXUS card (for use at a NEXUS kiosk at designated airports). NEXUS was designed to expedite the border clearing process for low-risk, pre-approved travellers. The Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montral in
