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Travelling between Canada and the USA

The following is merely intended as a guide, please check with your national authorities to be sure you understand exactly what documentation is required. If you have team members who are not US or Canadian citizens there may well also be extra documentation and/or visa requirements.

Clubs are reminded that as of January 31st, 2008 documentation requirements for crossing the border between Canada and the USA became more stringent. Please make sure all your club personnel intending to travel have appropriate documents for crossing the border and returning home before they arrive at the border checkpoint.

Canadians travelling to the United States

Canadians travelling to the USA by car, bus or boat are required by US law to present:

a government issued photo-ID such as a driver's licence, PLUS a birth certificate or citizenship card;
OR
a valid passport;
OR
for those 18 or under, a birth certificate.

Canadian citizens flying to or through the USA must present a valid Canadian passport. A visa is not required for Canadian citizens for a stay up to 180 days.

Documents for Travel to the United States
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

US Citizens travelling to Canada

When entering Canada from the United States, U.S. citizens must show either a U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship - such as an original or certified birth certificate together with photo identification. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for a stay up to 180 days.

Americans Entering Canada
Tips for Americans travelling in Canada