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In most cases entry into Canada is straightforward for Americans. There are, however,
a number of details to keep in mind.
You may be asked to prove your citizenship when you visit Canada, so have
acceptable documents with you. A U.S. passport is by far the best proof of citizenship.
If you do not have a passport, a U.S. birth certificate or naturalization papers
may be accepted. Sometimes, but with far less certainty, other types of identification
such as medical cards or a credit card may suffice, if they are accompanied by
an official photo identification card such as a driver's licence.
In rare cases immigration officials may prevent the entry of visitors who
appear to pose a health risk, those whom they doubt will be able to support themselves
and their dependants during their visit, or those whose willingness and means
to return to the U.S. or some other country following their stay in Canada they
question.
Similarly, to be admissible to Canada, visitors must not have a criminal record.
This includes any convictions for driving while intoxicated.
While it is rare for Americans visiting Canada to be challenged on any of
these grounds, those with doubts about their admissibility into Canada should
contact the Canadian embassy or the nearest consulate and ask to speak to an immigration
officer.
| Visitors
from the U.S. who are not American Citizens |
Permanent residents of the United States (anyone who has a Green Card) do not
needed to carry a passport or travel documents to enter Canada from the United
States or St. Pierre and Miquelon.
Temporary residents of the United States (anyone who carries a Temporary Resident
Card, Form 1-688, or Employment Authorization Card, 1-688A or 1-688B) must carry
a passport and may also require a visa depending on their country of citizenship.
| Citizens
of Other Countries |
Citizens of other countries who wish to enter Canada through the United States
must also carry a passport and may require a visa, which they should obtain from
a Canadian embassy or consulate outside Canada before attempting to enter the
country.
For a listing of countries from which you would need a visa to enter Canada
click below
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/
For more information about obtaining a visa click below
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/
For a complete listing of embassies, consulates and missions around the world
click below
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/
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