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photo ID required. Minors (under 16) traveling
alone or in someone else's custody, must present
written authorization, signed before a notary,
from the parent(s) or guardian. Visas are not r
equired for visitors staying up to 180 days.
Anyone with a criminal record (including a DWI
charge) should contact the Canadian Embassy or
nearest Consulate General before travel. U.S.
citizens entering Canada from a third country
must have a valid passport. For student or
business travel, check with the Canadian Embassy
at 501 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20001 (202/682-1740) or nearest Consulate
General:
CA (213/346-2701), MI (313/567-2085), NY
(212/596-1700 or 716/858-9501), or WA
(206/443-1375).
Internet: http://www.cic.gc.ca
Visas and travel documents
Visas are not required for U.S. tourists
entering Canada from the U.S. for stays up to 180
days.
You will, however, need (1) proof of your U.S.
citizenship such as (a) your U.S. passport or (b)
original or certified copy of your birth
certificate and photo identification. (For
information on obtaining a U.S. passport, check
with the nearest passport agency located at 13
locations throughout the U.S. )
If you are a naturalized citizen and do not
have a passport, you should travel with your
naturalization certificate. A driver's
license or Social Security card is not valid
proof of citizenship.
All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third
country must have a valid passport.
Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must
present their Alien Registration Card, commonly
called the "Green Card."
If you are a dual U.S./Canadian citizen you
should always present yourself as a Canadian
citizen when entering Canada . However, U.S.
citizens should use their U.S. passports when
entering or leaving the United States.
Due to international concern over child
abduction, single parents, grandparents, or
guardians traveling with children often need
proof of custody or notar i zed letters from the
other parent authorizing travel. (This is in
addition to proof of citizenship as explained
above.) Any person under the age of 18 and
traveling alone should carry a letter from
his/her parent or guardian authorizing the trip.
Travelers without such documentation may
experience delays at the port of entry. For
further information, including information on
student or business travel, visitors can contact
the Embassy of Canada at 501 Pennsylvania Ave,
NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 682-1 740 or the
nearest Canadian consulate.
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