Crossing The Border

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Good news, while passports are desired at the border they are not yet required,      but you must show proof of US citizenship.

  • For adults a photo ID (Drivers Lic) is adequate but I also recommend a photo copy of your birth certificate.

  • For kids under 18 years, a photo copy of their birth certificate is adequate, but I also recommend some other type of photo ID (school ID) as well.

  • For all under 18 the appropriate permissions must be completed on the Registration/Medical Form.

  • Divorce, guardian situations: Read the information below on bringing minors into Canada.

Entering Canada:

  • General information on the regulations for visiting Canada can be found at:                                            http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/visitors-eng.html

  • Canada requires special documents for anyone with a US Criminal Record including DWI. If  you have any questionable items in your past talk to Pastor Dave.

Here are the requirements for bringing minors into Canada copied from   http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/rc4161-eng.html#P004

  • Minors travelling alone must have proof of citizenship and a letter from both parents detailing the length of stay, providing the parents’ telephone number and authorizing the person waiting for them to take care of them while they are in Canada.

  • If you are travelling with minors, you must carry proper identification for each child such as a birth certificate, passport, citizenship card, permanent resident card or Certificate of Indian Status.

  • If you are divorced or separated, you should carry with you copies of the legal custody agreements for your children. If you are travelling with minors and you are not their parent/guardian, you should have written permission from the parent/guardian authorizing the trip. The letter should include addresses and telephone numbers of where the parents or guardian can be reached and identify a person who can confirm that the children are not being abducted or taken against their will.

  • If you are travelling with a group of vehicles, make sure you arrive at the border in the same vehicle as your children, to avoid any confusion.

 

Passport information can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

There is a passport office at the Boystown Post Office and you can get an inexpensive passport at most Walgreens.