Traveller's Corner

Travelling in North America

Since January 23, 2007, a new American law requires everyone entering the United States BY AIR to have a valid passport.

Canadian citizens will not require a passport or other secure document to enter the United States at LAND AND MARINE ports of entry until summer 2008 at the earliest.

For further information, visit the Canadian Border Services Agency's Web site.

Planning to travel to the U.S. or Mexico?

Although the Government of Canada recommends that Canadians travelling to any destination outside of Canada carry a valid passport, it is not mandatory to do so for travel to Mexico. To date, there has been no policy change requiring Canadians to travel with their passports to this destination. However, you must have sufficient identification to satisfy border officials of your identity and citizenship.

It is recommended that you consult your travel agent, the embassy or consultate of the country you plan to visit or Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada's Travel Reports for travel document requirements.

Travelling to Canada from abroad

We suggest you consult the Web site of Citizenship and Immigration Canada as they are responsible for establishing the requirements for entry into Canada.