Do I need my Canadian passport to travel into Canada from the US
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I am a Canadian citizen. I have lived in the US and have a permanent resident card. I ordered my Canadian passport but won't receive it before it's time for me to travel. Can I travel into Canada and get my passport at the Winnipeg passport office in person?
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I am a Canadian citizen. I have lived in the US and have a permanent resident card. I ordered my Canadian passport but won't receive it before it's time for me to travel. Can I travel into Canada and get my passport at the Winnipeg passport office in person?
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Do you currently reside in the US? Will you be traveling into Canada from the US? If so, by land or air?
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 19:56
do you have any other proof Canadian citizenship?
– Kate Gregory
Jul 24 '17 at 20:13
I am driving from Utah to Ontario. I have my birth certificate as well as my US permanent resident card.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:19
I think you might be okay with that. If you can reach a Canada border officer they'll admit you as a Canadian with a birth certificate + ID; having the green card is even better. The usual problem is that this isn't enough to get you on a plane to Canada to reach the border officer that way, but you can drive to the border.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:28
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@KateGregory since green card holders can enter with their green cards only, additional proof of Canadian citizenship should be unnecessary.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:00
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I am a Canadian citizen. I have lived in the US and have a permanent resident card. I ordered my Canadian passport but won't receive it before it's time for me to travel. Can I travel into Canada and get my passport at the Winnipeg passport office in person?
customs-and-immigration canada paperwork canadian-citizens
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I am a Canadian citizen. I have lived in the US and have a permanent resident card. I ordered my Canadian passport but won't receive it before it's time for me to travel. Can I travel into Canada and get my passport at the Winnipeg passport office in person?
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Do you currently reside in the US? Will you be traveling into Canada from the US? If so, by land or air?
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 19:56
do you have any other proof Canadian citizenship?
– Kate Gregory
Jul 24 '17 at 20:13
I am driving from Utah to Ontario. I have my birth certificate as well as my US permanent resident card.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:19
I think you might be okay with that. If you can reach a Canada border officer they'll admit you as a Canadian with a birth certificate + ID; having the green card is even better. The usual problem is that this isn't enough to get you on a plane to Canada to reach the border officer that way, but you can drive to the border.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:28
1
@KateGregory since green card holders can enter with their green cards only, additional proof of Canadian citizenship should be unnecessary.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:00
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show 1 more comment
1
Do you currently reside in the US? Will you be traveling into Canada from the US? If so, by land or air?
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 19:56
do you have any other proof Canadian citizenship?
– Kate Gregory
Jul 24 '17 at 20:13
I am driving from Utah to Ontario. I have my birth certificate as well as my US permanent resident card.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:19
I think you might be okay with that. If you can reach a Canada border officer they'll admit you as a Canadian with a birth certificate + ID; having the green card is even better. The usual problem is that this isn't enough to get you on a plane to Canada to reach the border officer that way, but you can drive to the border.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:28
1
@KateGregory since green card holders can enter with their green cards only, additional proof of Canadian citizenship should be unnecessary.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:00
1
1
Do you currently reside in the US? Will you be traveling into Canada from the US? If so, by land or air?
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 19:56
Do you currently reside in the US? Will you be traveling into Canada from the US? If so, by land or air?
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 19:56
do you have any other proof Canadian citizenship?
– Kate Gregory
Jul 24 '17 at 20:13
do you have any other proof Canadian citizenship?
– Kate Gregory
Jul 24 '17 at 20:13
I am driving from Utah to Ontario. I have my birth certificate as well as my US permanent resident card.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:19
I am driving from Utah to Ontario. I have my birth certificate as well as my US permanent resident card.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:19
I think you might be okay with that. If you can reach a Canada border officer they'll admit you as a Canadian with a birth certificate + ID; having the green card is even better. The usual problem is that this isn't enough to get you on a plane to Canada to reach the border officer that way, but you can drive to the border.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:28
I think you might be okay with that. If you can reach a Canada border officer they'll admit you as a Canadian with a birth certificate + ID; having the green card is even better. The usual problem is that this isn't enough to get you on a plane to Canada to reach the border officer that way, but you can drive to the border.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:28
1
1
@KateGregory since green card holders can enter with their green cards only, additional proof of Canadian citizenship should be unnecessary.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:00
@KateGregory since green card holders can enter with their green cards only, additional proof of Canadian citizenship should be unnecessary.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:00
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If travelling by air, the only accepted document other than a passport is a NEXUS card, as stated in Timatic, the database used by airlines
Otherwise, as stated by the CBSA, you can also use a citizenship certificate, or Green card (not mentioned), or enhanced driving licence.
Or, alternatively, a birth certificate plus one of the following
• CANPASS card
• Commercial Driver Registration Program card
• Ordinary driving license
• Employment or student card with photo and signature
• Provincial Health Insurance Card
• Provincial identity card
• Canadian Forces Identification
• Police Identification
• Firearms Acquisition Certificate
• Social Insurance Number Card
• Credit Card
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• Vehicle Registration
answered Jul 24 '17 at 20:27
Coke
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I am a permanent resident of the US. I only have my birth certificate from Canada. My drivers license and concealed carry permit and all other identification are from Utah, not Canada. I have applied for my Canadian passport and would like to pick it up in person in Winnipeg. Can I cross the border and go into Winnipeg to get it without my passport.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:29
1
@GmaB As Long as you have photo ID matching your birth certificate, it will suffice in practice (after all, a Canadian cannot be refused entry to their own Country). So Show your Utah DL and you should be fine, possibly with some delays
– Coke
Jul 24 '17 at 20:40
1
@GmaB, show the green card too (or instead). A green card alone is sufficient to visit Canada even if you aren't Canadian. It also confirms your country of birth.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:51
2
Canada admits US permanent residents with only their green card, and so does the US.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:01
@phoog That too
– Coke
Jul 25 '17 at 7:44
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1 Answer
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oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
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If travelling by air, the only accepted document other than a passport is a NEXUS card, as stated in Timatic, the database used by airlines
Otherwise, as stated by the CBSA, you can also use a citizenship certificate, or Green card (not mentioned), or enhanced driving licence.
Or, alternatively, a birth certificate plus one of the following
• CANPASS card
• Commercial Driver Registration Program card
• Ordinary driving license
• Employment or student card with photo and signature
• Provincial Health Insurance Card
• Provincial identity card
• Canadian Forces Identification
• Police Identification
• Firearms Acquisition Certificate
• Social Insurance Number Card
• Credit Card
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• Vehicle Registration
answered Jul 24 '17 at 20:27
Coke
50.6k990224
I am a permanent resident of the US. I only have my birth certificate from Canada. My drivers license and concealed carry permit and all other identification are from Utah, not Canada. I have applied for my Canadian passport and would like to pick it up in person in Winnipeg. Can I cross the border and go into Winnipeg to get it without my passport.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:29
1
@GmaB As Long as you have photo ID matching your birth certificate, it will suffice in practice (after all, a Canadian cannot be refused entry to their own Country). So Show your Utah DL and you should be fine, possibly with some delays
– Coke
Jul 24 '17 at 20:40
1
@GmaB, show the green card too (or instead). A green card alone is sufficient to visit Canada even if you aren't Canadian. It also confirms your country of birth.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:51
2
Canada admits US permanent residents with only their green card, and so does the US.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:01
@phoog That too
– Coke
Jul 25 '17 at 7:44
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
If travelling by air, the only accepted document other than a passport is a NEXUS card, as stated in Timatic, the database used by airlines
Otherwise, as stated by the CBSA, you can also use a citizenship certificate, or Green card (not mentioned), or enhanced driving licence.
Or, alternatively, a birth certificate plus one of the following
• CANPASS card
• Commercial Driver Registration Program card
• Ordinary driving license
• Employment or student card with photo and signature
• Provincial Health Insurance Card
• Provincial identity card
• Canadian Forces Identification
• Police Identification
• Firearms Acquisition Certificate
• Social Insurance Number Card
• Credit Card
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• Vehicle Registration
answered Jul 24 '17 at 20:27
Coke
50.6k990224
I am a permanent resident of the US. I only have my birth certificate from Canada. My drivers license and concealed carry permit and all other identification are from Utah, not Canada. I have applied for my Canadian passport and would like to pick it up in person in Winnipeg. Can I cross the border and go into Winnipeg to get it without my passport.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:29
1
@GmaB As Long as you have photo ID matching your birth certificate, it will suffice in practice (after all, a Canadian cannot be refused entry to their own Country). So Show your Utah DL and you should be fine, possibly with some delays
– Coke
Jul 24 '17 at 20:40
1
@GmaB, show the green card too (or instead). A green card alone is sufficient to visit Canada even if you aren't Canadian. It also confirms your country of birth.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:51
2
Canada admits US permanent residents with only their green card, and so does the US.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:01
@phoog That too
– Coke
Jul 25 '17 at 7:44
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
If travelling by air, the only accepted document other than a passport is a NEXUS card, as stated in Timatic, the database used by airlines
Otherwise, as stated by the CBSA, you can also use a citizenship certificate, or Green card (not mentioned), or enhanced driving licence.
Or, alternatively, a birth certificate plus one of the following
• CANPASS card
• Commercial Driver Registration Program card
• Ordinary driving license
• Employment or student card with photo and signature
• Provincial Health Insurance Card
• Provincial identity card
• Canadian Forces Identification
• Police Identification
• Firearms Acquisition Certificate
• Social Insurance Number Card
• Credit Card
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• Vehicle Registration
answered Jul 24 '17 at 20:27
Coke
50.6k990224
If travelling by air, the only accepted document other than a passport is a NEXUS card, as stated in Timatic, the database used by airlines
Otherwise, as stated by the CBSA, you can also use a citizenship certificate, or Green card (not mentioned), or enhanced driving licence.
Or, alternatively, a birth certificate plus one of the following
• CANPASS card
• Commercial Driver Registration Program card
• Ordinary driving license
• Employment or student card with photo and signature
• Provincial Health Insurance Card
• Provincial identity card
• Canadian Forces Identification
• Police Identification
• Firearms Acquisition Certificate
• Social Insurance Number Card
• Credit Card
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• Vehicle Registration
answered Jul 24 '17 at 20:27
Coke
50.6k990224
edited Jul 25 '17 at 9:16
answered Jul 24 '17 at 20:27
Coke
50.6k990224
answered Jul 24 '17 at 20:27
Coke
50.6k990224
answered Jul 24 '17 at 20:27
Coke
50.6k990224
50.6k990224
I am a permanent resident of the US. I only have my birth certificate from Canada. My drivers license and concealed carry permit and all other identification are from Utah, not Canada. I have applied for my Canadian passport and would like to pick it up in person in Winnipeg. Can I cross the border and go into Winnipeg to get it without my passport.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:29
1
@GmaB As Long as you have photo ID matching your birth certificate, it will suffice in practice (after all, a Canadian cannot be refused entry to their own Country). So Show your Utah DL and you should be fine, possibly with some delays
– Coke
Jul 24 '17 at 20:40
1
@GmaB, show the green card too (or instead). A green card alone is sufficient to visit Canada even if you aren't Canadian. It also confirms your country of birth.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:51
2
Canada admits US permanent residents with only their green card, and so does the US.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:01
@phoog That too
– Coke
Jul 25 '17 at 7:44
add a comment |
I am a permanent resident of the US. I only have my birth certificate from Canada. My drivers license and concealed carry permit and all other identification are from Utah, not Canada. I have applied for my Canadian passport and would like to pick it up in person in Winnipeg. Can I cross the border and go into Winnipeg to get it without my passport.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:29
1
@GmaB As Long as you have photo ID matching your birth certificate, it will suffice in practice (after all, a Canadian cannot be refused entry to their own Country). So Show your Utah DL and you should be fine, possibly with some delays
– Coke
Jul 24 '17 at 20:40
1
@GmaB, show the green card too (or instead). A green card alone is sufficient to visit Canada even if you aren't Canadian. It also confirms your country of birth.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:51
2
Canada admits US permanent residents with only their green card, and so does the US.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:01
@phoog That too
– Coke
Jul 25 '17 at 7:44
I am a permanent resident of the US. I only have my birth certificate from Canada. My drivers license and concealed carry permit and all other identification are from Utah, not Canada. I have applied for my Canadian passport and would like to pick it up in person in Winnipeg. Can I cross the border and go into Winnipeg to get it without my passport.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:29
I am a permanent resident of the US. I only have my birth certificate from Canada. My drivers license and concealed carry permit and all other identification are from Utah, not Canada. I have applied for my Canadian passport and would like to pick it up in person in Winnipeg. Can I cross the border and go into Winnipeg to get it without my passport.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:29
1
1
@GmaB As Long as you have photo ID matching your birth certificate, it will suffice in practice (after all, a Canadian cannot be refused entry to their own Country). So Show your Utah DL and you should be fine, possibly with some delays
– Coke
Jul 24 '17 at 20:40
@GmaB As Long as you have photo ID matching your birth certificate, it will suffice in practice (after all, a Canadian cannot be refused entry to their own Country). So Show your Utah DL and you should be fine, possibly with some delays
– Coke
Jul 24 '17 at 20:40
1
1
@GmaB, show the green card too (or instead). A green card alone is sufficient to visit Canada even if you aren't Canadian. It also confirms your country of birth.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:51
@GmaB, show the green card too (or instead). A green card alone is sufficient to visit Canada even if you aren't Canadian. It also confirms your country of birth.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:51
2
2
Canada admits US permanent residents with only their green card, and so does the US.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:01
Canada admits US permanent residents with only their green card, and so does the US.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:01
@phoog That too
– Coke
Jul 25 '17 at 7:44
@phoog That too
– Coke
Jul 25 '17 at 7:44
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Do you currently reside in the US? Will you be traveling into Canada from the US? If so, by land or air?
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 19:56
do you have any other proof Canadian citizenship?
– Kate Gregory
Jul 24 '17 at 20:13
I am driving from Utah to Ontario. I have my birth certificate as well as my US permanent resident card.
– GmaB
Jul 24 '17 at 20:19
I think you might be okay with that. If you can reach a Canada border officer they'll admit you as a Canadian with a birth certificate + ID; having the green card is even better. The usual problem is that this isn't enough to get you on a plane to Canada to reach the border officer that way, but you can drive to the border.
– Dennis
Jul 24 '17 at 20:28
1
@KateGregory since green card holders can enter with their green cards only, additional proof of Canadian citizenship should be unnecessary.
– phoog
Jul 24 '17 at 23:00