Visiting Canada

[scotty 0]

Hi,I am 10 year green card holder with a outdated UK passport, is it possible to visit Canada

from here (USA).

Regards David

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Yes, you can use your green card. Canada recognizes green card holders as having the same status as US citizens while crossing the border. Your green card will get you back to the US. It would be in your best interest, however, to renew your British passport as well.

Moving to the Canada Regional Forum

[Inky 1,110]

Isnt it required to have a valid passport to enter canada from the US since january? Doesnt have to be a US passport mind you but they do not accept ID cards or driver license anymore as I understand its only passport entry.

[frenzyheart 2]

Yup, you have to have a valid passport in order to enter both the US and Canada by land and sea, as well as air, now.

[Inky 1,110]

Yup, you have to have a valid passport in order to enter both the US and Canada by land and sea, as well as air, now.

Thought so, so yea its in more than best intrest for OP to renew the passport. OP HAS to renew passport to enter canada and then return to the USA.

Time to get the passport asap so you can travel!

[trailmix 77]

Note that if you are travelling by air the airline may require you to have a passport regardless.

Visitors to Canada

Arriving in Canada

When you enter Canada, a border services officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa (if you are arriving from a country from which one is required). If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a passport to enter Canada; however, you should carry proof of your citizenship such as a birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you. For more information on admissibility into Canada, read the fact sheet called Managing Access to Canada. link

Edited November 9, 2009 by trailmix

[antda 13]

Isnt it required to have a valid passport to enter canada from the US since january? Doesnt have to be a US passport mind you but they do not accept ID cards or driver license anymore as I understand its only passport entry.

Yes, you need a valid passport to enter Canada from the USA by air.

However, by land and sea, the following documents are acceptable: passport book, passport card, nexus card, enhanced driver's licenses, green cards, other WHTI documents, etc.

For more information, you can read more about that here, as to what travel documents are required:

When you enter Canada, a border services officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa (if you are arriving from a country from which one is required). If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a passport to enter Canada; however, you should carry proof of your citizenship such as a birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you. For more information on admissibility into Canada, read the fact sheet called Managing Access to Canada.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html (crossing into Canada)

http://www.dhs.gov/files/crossingborders/travelers.shtm (crossing into the USA)

http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html (Whti travel documents)

Hope this helps too. Happy travels!

Ant

[scotty 0]

Thank you for all the comments, I now have clarity on my options

Regards David

Isnt it required to have a valid passport to enter canada from the US since january? Doesnt have to be a US passport mind you but they do not accept ID cards or driver license anymore as I understand its only passport entry.

Yes, you need a valid passport to enter Canada from the USA by air.

However, by land and sea, the following documents are acceptable: passport book, passport card, nexus card, enhanced driver's licenses, green cards, other WHTI documents, etc.

For more information, you can read more about that here, as to what travel documents are required:

When you enter Canada, a border services officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa (if you are arriving from a country from which one is required). If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a passport to enter Canada; however, you should carry proof of your citizenship such as a birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you. For more information on admissibility into Canada, read the fact sheet called Managing Access to Canada.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html (crossing into Canada)

http://www.dhs.gov/files/crossingborders/travelers.shtm (crossing into the USA)

http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html (Whti travel documents)

Hope this helps too. Happy travels!

Ant