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ID Requirements

What are the identification requirements at the Canada/U.S. border?

American Citizens and Canadian Citizens Other Citizens
Travelers 16 years of age and older

Enhanced Driver’s License
Enhanced Non-Driver Identification
FAST Card
NEXUS Card
Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
Passport
U.S. Passport Card

Passport
(other documents may be required – check with the Canada Border Services Agency or the U.S. Department of State prior to traveling)

Travelers 15 years of age and younger

Original or copy of birth certificate or other proof of citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or Canadian citizenship card

Passport
(other documents may be required – check with the Canada Border Services Agency or the U.S. Department of State prior to traveling)

Travelers 15 years of age and younger

Original or copy of birth certificate or other proof of citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or Canadian citizenship card

Other documents may be required – check with the Canada Border Services Agency or the U.S. Department of State prior to traveling

Native Americans

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is working with Native American tribes toward the development of an enhanced tribal card that complies with WHTI

Aboriginal Canadians

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada plans to issue a new identification card, which, if designated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, will be acceptable for entry into the U.S.

For additional information, visit
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca