Passports

Step by Step Instructions on the process of applying for a Canadian Passport.

Canada is a popular tourist destination and more than 13 million Americans visit the country each year. Knowing the country's entry requirements will help speed up your trip across the border.

Effective June 2009, United States travel regulations changed and you must now hold a passport to cross the Canadian border. There are no exceptions to this rule, so if you are a Canadian citizen,...

A United States passport is required for Americans interested in international travel. It serves as a proof of citizenship abroad and also grants entry back into the U.S. for the individual...

Not all visitors to Canada require a visa; a list of countries requiring visas is at cic.gc.ca. For citizens of countries not exempt, obtaining a visa to Canada requires providing a list of documents.

The rules regarding travel between the United States and Canada have recently changed. Acceptable documents for travel by land are different from those required by air.

So you're taking the family on a trip to Canada and wonder whether children need a passport. The short answer is yes. All citizens, including children, in the United States, Canada and Bermuda...

Traveling from the USA to Canada is more complicated than just crossing a bridge; learn the new passport regulations for traveling into Canada.

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), designed to protect national borders, has laid out specific passport requirements for traveling between the United States and Canada. Here's how...

The requirements for entering Canada for a day trip depend on the nation of origin of the visitor. Begun in June 2009, Americans traveling to Canada who wish to re-enter the United States must...

As of June 1, 2009, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection put stringent changes into effect in regards to Canadian citizens traveling back and forth between Canada and U.S. The Western Hemisphere...

Many travel rules have changed since Sept. 11, 2001. Security is tighter and even the youngest travelers often find themselves falling under the same requirements as their parents. Before you...

Before embarking on a trip to Canada, make sure to have the proper travel documentation. While U.S. citizens visiting their neighbor to the north are not required by the Canadian government to...

To ensure a smooth trip to Canada and back, travelers must pack the proper travel documentation while visiting their neighbor to the north. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), federal...

Passport requirements for Canada and the United States are similar in terms of who needs to show a passport when entering either of the countries. However, there are differences based on your...

If you've traveled to Canada from the U.S. in the past, you might be surprised at how travel restrictions between the two countries have increased. Even if you've never gone to Canada before, it's...

New regulations on both sides of the border require all adult travelers entering Canada from the United States by land, sea and air to have a valid U.S. passport or an equivalent approved ID.

The Canadian passport is the document needed to verify Canadian citizenship while traveling abroad and upon the return home. The passport is available only to Canadian citizens, and minors younger...

Since the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. has implemented a number of border control measures as a safeguard against further terrorist attacks. Such precautions include stricter customs control on the...

Since 2001, the Canadian government has required any individual traveling outside of the country to obtain a passport, including children. According to Passport Canada, this is "to combat the...

September 11, 2001, changed many things in the United States. The terrorist attacks using aircraft carrying American passengers put everyone on full awareness that anything can happen at any...

Effective June 1, 2009, there are changes when you travel to Mexico or Canada using the new U.S. passport laws. Before June 1, anyone who wanted to re-enter the United States from Mexico or Canada...

Oh Canada! Land of beautiful mountains and picture postcard scenery. Neighbor to the United States. Canada is the second-largest country in the world. It has six time zones and over 71,500...

Canada has very specific rules regarding who can be denied a Canadian passport and for what reasons. Persons with a criminal background who wish to obtain a Canadian passport must first go through...

For every Canadian over the age of three, the Canada passport is valid only for five years. The government-issued identification is given out to citizens to facilitate international travel. When a...

NEXUS is a program offered and operated by the Canada Border Services Agency and the United States Customs and Border Protection that allows low-risk, pre-approved, frequent travelers to cross the...

In Canada, name changes on your passport can only be done by applying for a new passport under your new name. The process is fairly quick and by following these steps you'll have your new passport...

Canadians used to be exempt from presenting a passport when entering the U.S. This all changed on January 23, 2007, when a passport became a requirement to enter the U.S. via air. As of January...

Canadians wishing to travel abroad need to obtain a valid Canadian passport before they leave. It can take a long time to get the document, but fortunately, the process for getting a passport is...