how to get into canada?

#1 11-08-2005, 04:08 PM

I've heard many things ranging from you just need driver's license to you need a passport. I have my birth certificate. will that work? I'm trying to get into vancouver BC. please help me!

Manimal · #2 11-08-2005, 04:11 PM

License and birth certificate are good enough. You absolutely do not need a passport. You may want two forms of photo ID, though that shouldn't be necessary.

Benal · #3 11-08-2005, 04:11 PM

If you're Imerican, all you need is your birth cert/drivers lic...

pokerdirty · #4 11-08-2005, 04:12 PM

i hope you're white...

MonkeeMan · #5 11-08-2005, 04:12 PM

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I've heard many things ranging from you just need driver's license to you need a passport. I have my birth certificate. will that work? I'm trying to get into vancouver BC. please help me!

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The problem is getting OUT of Canada.

MrTrik · #6 11-08-2005, 04:13 PM

You will need a passport in late 2007 or so. Just a picture ID and a birth cert. will do today. I did get hung up once with a photocopy of a birth certificate. Bring one with a raised seal if possible.

Cancuk · #7 11-08-2005, 04:15 PM

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I've heard many things ranging from you just need driver's license to you need a passport. I have my birth certificate. will that work? I'm trying to get into vancouver BC. please help me!

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The problem is getting OUT of Canada.

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TheMainEvent · #8 11-08-2005, 04:17 PM

Slight hijack-

I have a DWAI (lesser offense than DWI) and in the drunk driving class I was forced to take by the court the instructor said that basically we couldn't get into canada because DWI is such a serious offense there and we could be arrested for trying. Anyone know anything about this? I did a google search and I found a lot of conflicting info.

mrkilla · #9 11-08-2005, 04:17 PM

Lic usually just works. I cross at the Falls all the time with just the BC is a good backup if needed but doubtful
You dont NEED a passport but if you have it you could just use that as well

benfranklin · #10 11-08-2005, 04:18 PM

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I've heard many things ranging from you just need driver's license to you need a passport. I have my birth certificate. will that work? I'm trying to get into vancouver BC. please help me!

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Many years ago, I used to drive across the border often, showing only a US driver's license. A few years back, when I flew in on business, I never thought I would need anything but the driver's license. They weren't happy about me not having a birth certificate, but let me in. Since then, I always have my license and a copy of my birth certificate. That's all you need for Canada or Mexico.