beerme1 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 We always carry our passports. No problems ever. 770633[/snapback] That does make it easy. Same goes for me. I tend to leave my passport in the car. But it was in the house last trip and I didn't have the birth cert. and got a little hassle from the Canadian.
Fan in San Diego Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 My family and I went a couple of years ago. The customs agent was a real * and sent us to immigration. They said to my children: "Are these your parents?" Now mind you the two kids look exactley alike (Blonde, blue eyed) My wife has blonde hair and blue eyes, I have light brown (oK with grey) hair and blue eyes. After the kids agreed that yes we were their parents the immigration agent gave us a form admitting us to Canada. I was told to give the form to an officer. Tried to find one, couldnt and when I finally did he took the form without looking at it, crumpled it up and threw it away. Bienvenue a Canada. 770534[/snapback] People are people everywhere, but I can assure you entering the US can be a much bigger pain in the azz than Canada when being a foreigner as a general rule. Although I have hit a few azzholes entering Canada when flying into the Toronto Airport. Maybe they had a kidnapping alert for kids matching your kids description. You never know ! But usually it is pretty lax crossing the Peace Bridge. My nephew works at the Peace Bridge on the Canadian side, post your picture I'll make sure he flags your picture as to always hassle and deny entry ! Just kidding !
Marv's Neighbor Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 To enter another country you ALWAYS need proof of citizenship. They may not ask for it, but they are entitled to do so. Neither a drivers license nor Social Security card are acceptable as proof of citizenship. If you don't have a passport, bring your birth certificate.
rockpile Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 My daughter and friends have gone to Canada and returned with nothing but driver's licenses recently. They DO understand that is a gamble though. Driver's license + birth certificate or passport That is the only sure way to get through. Also, last time I went through from US to Canada at night, with a teenage daughter in the back seat asleep, they woke her up and asked her who WE were. I was not offended.
bob marley Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 My daughter and friends have gone to Canada and returned with nothing but driver's licenses recently. They DO understand that is a gamble though. Driver's license + birth certificate or passport That is the only sure way to get through. Also, last time I went through from US to Canada at night, with a teenage daughter in the back seat asleep, they woke her up and asked her who WE were. I was not offended. 770679[/snapback] I dont have a birth certificate. And you cannot get a passport without a birth certificate. hence, I am screwed. I already reserved a room in canada. the hotel states to have a licence when entering canada. for what its worth. It shouldnt be to hard to get my birth certificate. I live in Elmira NY, but was born in Dearborn Mich.
bob marley Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 I dont have a birth certificate. And you cannot get a passport without a birth certificate. hence, I am screwed. I already reserved a room in canada. the hotel states to have a licence when entering canada. for what its worth. It shouldnt be to hard to get my birth certificate. I live in Elmira NY, but was born in Dearborn Mich. 770695[/snapback] some one must know. can you enter canada with a licence.
apuszczalowski Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 some one must know. can you enter canada with a licence. 770772[/snapback] yes you can, but they may ask for another form of ID where they will want a Birth certificate or Passport. Most of the time you are good with just a valid drivers liscenses (because it is a photo ID. If you act like a dick or are cocky with them they may start acting that way to you and they will start putting you through the ringers just because.
stuckincincy Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 some one must know. can you enter canada with a licence. 770772[/snapback] I'm sure the government of Canada posts the info you seek, on-line.
5 Wide Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 I just have my GF wear the "I'm with stupid" T-shirt and that covers it for me
smokinandjokin Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 License is fine for now. They may ask for more, such as a Passport, because starting soon (either 2007 or 2008) you will be required to have a Passport. Therefore, they are trying to get people conditioned to do it now so that when the new law goes into effect, people don't say "Well I never heard about this." You will NOT be declined crossing the border if you only have a photo license. There's a very good chance they will tell you that your Passport is required next time, even if the law doesn't go into effect for a while. They're putting the word out.
bob marley Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 License is fine for now. They may ask for more, such as a Passport, because starting soon (either 2007 or 2008) you will be required to have a Passport. Therefore, they are trying to get people conditioned to do it now so that when the new law goes into effect, people don't say "Well I never heard about this." You will NOT be declined crossing the border if you only have a photo license. There's a very good chance they will tell you that your Passport is required next time, even if the law doesn't go into effect for a while. They're putting the word out. 770789[/snapback] thanks. I am working on getting my BS and passport. wont be here by the 24th but at least I can go to the canadian ballet.
nobody Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 What's the "state issued police licence"? If you are a police officer I'm sure it will reduce any troubles you might have with ID.
bob marley Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 What's the "state issued police licence"? If you are a police officer I'm sure it will reduce any troubles you might have with ID. 770839[/snapback] It is a NYS police officer licence. Its funny that I didn't need a birth certificate to get the licence. they did run a backgroung and federal and state finger prints. The main issue I have is my brother is coming and he only has a drivers licence and SS card.
Alaska Darin Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 I havent been to canada in years. I have reservations for the night before the opener. what do I need to get into canada. I have a NYS licence and SS. 770365[/snapback] T-Back underbritches...
apuszczalowski Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 License is fine for now. They may ask for more, such as a Passport, because starting soon (either 2007 or 2008) you will be required to have a Passport. 770789[/snapback] Nothing official has been decided on this and it is still in the "we want to do it, but don't know if it will happen" phase.
beerme1 Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Here is a timely story. Doesn't neccesarily give youy the exact answer you're looking for but you have been given that several times anyways. http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20060913/1022941.asp The only good thing that would come of the passport law is that traffic on the bridges would really drop.
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