What's needed to get in and out of Canada.. I'm too lazy to look elsewhere
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- Thread starter thesacrifice
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Passport, or Birth Certificate, and picture ID.
I have an expired passport, but it's me none the less, will that work?
Most likely not. IF you CAN get into Canada with it, you will most likey have to deal with a lot of s*** getting back. Not worth the hassle and strip searching of your vehicle for it. Not a good idea with all the crap surrounding securtiy now a days.
I just called Blaine(the border) and they told me just a photo id
That's not the case. you need more then just a licenses. Birth cert or passport.thesacrifice said:
it really depends who you get some are super strict and some are easy
you could get through with just a drivers license
you could get through with just a drivers license
going into canada can be real lax... ive gone in so many times hardly even getting questions asked, and a few times without showing ID. BUT as they said getting back into the US could be a real hassle. Hope your not allergic to Latex and Vasoline.......
You can get by with nothing. I've gone both ways with just bikes on the car as my ID verifying my intent, and actually had short casual conversations with both border guards. However, I've also had my ID scrutinized and birth certificate (certified copies are okay) entered into the computer. I've always gotten more crap going into Canada, but I don't think that's the norm.
Don't mess around with border guards.
Don't mess around with border guards.
going in with a group, my ID wasn't even checked. going out, as a single, my ID and birth certificate were checked.
coming back into the States, i also had about 4 boxes inside the truck, as well as a duffle bag, tool box, and 2 packages. none of that was scrutinized.
coming back into the States, i also had about 4 boxes inside the truck, as well as a duffle bag, tool box, and 2 packages. none of that was scrutinized.
Yup each time can be different so it's always better to be prepared for the stricter guards. Either a current passport or the combo of license and birth certificate. Certified copies can be purchased from the cowry house of the county you were born in and I believe certified copies are actually preferred because they are more current documents than originals
Quick tip to help with the border crossing: When you pull up to the guardhouse, turn off you engine. I started doing this in my turbo diesel truck cause of the noise, now I do it out of habit. It helps. The agent wont think your in a hurry. Shut off your engine and act like you have all day to chat.
I have a passport that is several years expired, along with a birth certificate and have never had a problem.thesacrifice said: