Passport for LO to travel to Canada ?

TBLilyRose · January 2012

We're taking a trip to Canada this summer. I thought I could still just bring DS' birth certificate but does anyone know if that has changed? Do I need to get him a passport (which I may do anyway just so he has one)?

chach916 · January 2012

I'm pretty sure you need a passport. However I believe they do have an alternative passport (half the price) that will just get you into Canada and Mexico and it only lasts 5 years.

ETA it lasts 10 years.

Smootchy · January 2012

A very good question. I'm not sure, but I'm gonna say he'll probably need one.

I was just thinking about this. I've had a passport since I was like, 14 or something. And hubs had to get one to go on our honeymoon. But now with the laws changed and birth certificates don't work for canada/mexico... I don't see how your LO wouldn't need one if traveling.

kenna_4 · January 2012

Get a passport. If you are driving you don't have to have one, but for flying you do. It'd just easier, and I'd play it safe. DD has had one since she was 8 weeks old.

Smootchy · January 2012

gsteph88:

TBLilyRose:
We're taking a trip to Canada this summer. I thought I could still just bring DS' birth certificate but does anyone know if that has changed? Do I need to get him a passport (which I may do anyway just so he has one)?

I always say it's safer to have a passport, but as long as you are driving across the border, you only need a birth certificate.

this is not true.

BelleIsa · January 2012

gsteph88:

TBLilyRose:
We're taking a trip to Canada this summer. I thought I could still just bring DS' birth certificate but does anyone know if that has changed? Do I need to get him a passport (which I may do anyway just so he has one)?

I always say it's safer to have a passport, but as long as you are driving across the border, you only need a birth certificate.

This is not true - you need a passport now (and have for the last couple years). Your LO will also need a passport.

cndmexbaby · January 2012

https://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html

Can't do a clicky.

cndmexbaby · January 2012

Children: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 16 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.

TBLilyRose · January 2012

cndmexbaby:
Children: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 16 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.

That's what I read so I wanted to confirm if that was still the case or if a passport is definitely necessary (we are driving).

I'll get him a passport though now that's going to be a PITA to try to find a time when DH can be there with us since they only do it at the PO so he's not home before they close and he travels 2-3 weekends out of a month. Blahhh.

SugarChick10 · January 2012

TBLilyRose:
We're taking a trip to Canada this summer. I thought I could still just bring DS' birth certificate but does anyone know if that has changed? Do I need to get him a passport (which I may do anyway just so he has one)?

Entry/Exit Requirements for Canada

Get You Home - Minors

How are you getting there? If you're flying, your DS needs a passport. If you're driving and you DS doesn't have a passport book or passport card, his birth certificate will be sufficient.

Passport Book/Card Requirements - Minors Under 16 books & cards for minors 15 and under are valid for 5 years.

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SugarChick10 · January 2012

TBLilyRose:

I'll get him a passport though now that's going to be a PITA to try to find a time when DH can be there with us since they only do it at the PO so he's not home before they close and he travels 2-3 weekends out of a month. Blahhh.

He doesn't have to go to the PO with you & your DS. If it's more convenient, you can submit a signed & notarized statement of consent from your H: Provide Parental Consent (form DS-3053 on the website)

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cndmexbaby · January 2012

TBLilyRose:
cndmexbaby:
Children: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 16 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.

That's what I read so I wanted to confirm if that was still the case or if a passport is definitely necessary (we are driving).
I'll get him a passport though now that's going to be a PITA to try to find a time when DH can be there with us since they only do it at the PO so he's not home before they close and he travels 2-3 weekends out of a month. Blahhh.

Im taking DD to see family in Canada and am getting a passport. It's $105.

TBLilyRose · January 2012

SugarChick10:
TBLilyRose:

I'll get him a passport though now that's going to be a PITA to try to find a time when DH can be there with us since they only do it at the PO so he's not home before they close and he travels 2-3 weekends out of a month. Blahhh.

He doesn't have to go to the PO with you & your DS. If it's more convenient, you can submit a signed & notarized statement of consent from your H: Provide Parental Consent (form DS-3053 on the website)

(again, goes back into lurking)

Thanks! We'd still have to find time for him to go to a notary public, lol. Although I think someone in our church is one so maybe that will work...I'll check it out!

ali_bl-nov05 · January 2012

Not so long ago, I remember the US goverment making an extensive campaign promoting that passports would be needed for international traveling (it was not needed to fly down here)

I'd play it on the safe side and get her one.

Stephanie2167 · January 2012

We live 40 minutes from the Canadian border and all I need is DDs birth certificate.

Flying is a different story though.

Celtic Ember · January 2012

I'd do the passport. I know we need a passport for DS to go to the states, I don't know the opposite direction. Better to be safe then annoyed.

kmawb · January 2012

We drove down to NY state back in October 2011 (DD was just under 1 year old) and all we needed was her birth certificate, but as PP said, I'm not sure if the same rules apply for Americans coming up here.

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