MrDub

Having just received my first permanent card I am heading up to Niagara Falls (the Canadian side) for a long weekend this weekend. I was wondering if I needed to bring my passport or is my permanent resident card sufficient ?.

Thanks,

Manc

I go to Canada with my PR card only all the time.
from next year however you'll also need your passport.

peter1966

I would take your passport. Even though your a perm resident, your not a US Citizen... Dont take the chance.

Manc

oooh maybe I'm wrong then

I only go to Canada once a week.


http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/PermRes.htm
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html

Jerseygirl

You are probably right, but I always take my PP...better to err on the safe side if its your first visit. The Canadians don't even bother to look at ID if going over the border by car but coming back into the US is a different story. I know a GC should suffice but I still take my PP.

eepgmik

I saw in the local paper that they are changing the borders of the US by Jan 2007 so that everyone (including USCs) will need a passport. This is for air and boat at first and then next for car later on.

This won't affect you this time but will affect everyone soon!

Martin

Scouse Express

In May I was detained at the border crossing for 1.5 hours because one of my passengers did not have the correct travel documents......and that was going into Canada!

I travel numerous times every year over the border, and, always show my Passport to the authorities, along with my Green Card.

Last time coming back into the States, I asked a Senior Immigration Official about the situation regarding passports for US Citizens. he told me that they are looking at requiring Passports from January 1st 2008, but, that is subject to change.

I will be leaving during the 2nd week of September for 3 back to back tours, which will see me visit Nova Scotia and New England. I will check again on the requirements. I will not be back home until Mid-October, but, I should have access to a computer at one of my hotels.

Cheers!


Jim.

Russ&Jayne

I go to Canada once a week and they always ask for both my GC and passport.

Jerseygirl

We usually use the Lewiston Bridge crossing...sometimes the Canadian immigration official doesn't even look up. Last time he was sticking labels onto something...much more important than looking at PP's. Must admit I haven't been to Canada since they rounded up the terrorist cell in Toronto a few months ago...so things may have changed at the border crossing.

Jerseygirl

My husband says your licence plate is screened before your reach the kiosk...it certainly is on the US side. At christmas when my daughter was driving home the US official said 'Going home for the holidays....when are you back at college' and waved her straight through.

Ray

Still moose hunting .............

Manc

bagged me a 12 pointer 3 weeks ago.

EmmaPeel

Right now you dont need a passport, though make sure to take your GC and drivers license..... This rule is set to change Jan 1, 2008.
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/wingdings-911.html

Ray

Are you getting you URLs mixed up ....

blaze

I'm thinking so.