US Passport Requirements

Until May 31, 2009, US Citizens returning from a trip to Canada will be asked for proof of citizenship (birth certificate, passport, certificate of citizenship or naturalization) along with Government issued photo ID. This "two document" system will be replaced with a new requirement effective June 1, 2009 at which time U.S citizens can use any one of the following documents to travel to Canada:

Acceptable Documents: one of the following documents should be presented to prove both identity and citizenship.

• U.S. Passport Book
• U.S. Passport Card
• NEXUS card (For U.S-CANADA Land and limited Sea Ports use only)
• FAST card (For Land use only)
• State Issued Enhanced Driver’s License
• Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)
• U.S. Military Identification
• U.S. Merchant Mariner Document
• Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
• I-872 American Indian Card

For more information visit www.travel.state.gov or www.cbsa.gc.ca.