passports for canada ?

[962porsche]

i just found out i will need a passport to go to canada ?? i did not think i needed one ! i have gone there in the past and never needed one . how long does it take to get one ? and will i have time to get one before we race there ?

[subsonic]

i just found out i will need a passport to go to canada ?? i did not think i needed one ! i have gone there in the past and never needed one . how long does it take to get one ? and will i have time to get one before we race there ?

Yea, june 1st. All entry into Canada requires a passport (or equivalent).
http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatrav ... border.htm

Here is a list of all documents that can act as substitute:
http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatrav ... vel_ID.htm

Of those equivalents:
US passport Card: http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_ca ... _3926.html
Which takes 4 to 6 weeks to process, so hurry!

[khissong]

If you're really in a hurry you can use a service like http://www.passportexpress.com/ and receive your passport over night. I used this service and it worked well.

[breakaway500]

Go to your local post office to apply for your passport book and card. Bring a notairzed copy of your birth certificate and picture ID.The town clerk will usually notarize it when you get your birth cert copy. Make sure you know your parents birthdays and bring about $90 with you to the post office. Two weeks later you will get your passbook and card in the mail.The passbook is actually very nicely done,and a work of art in my eyes. I went for both the card and book as I figure if I lose one,I won't have to learn french.

[962porsche]

i got my notarized certifcation of birth on monday . does the post office do the photo ? if not who does ??

[subsonic]

i got my notarized certifcation of birth on monday . does the post office do the photo ? if not who does ??

Yes, post offices take photos.

[rousespointer]

One other method for access to Canada (and back) is called a "Passport Card". It is also good for the Caribbean, Mexico, and Bermuda but I got it just for Canada. It's basically a credit card size piece of plastic, with your pic, etc. It costs $20. When I got my passport (about $100) I also ordered the Passport Card (easier to carry around). The downside is that my actual passport came a lot sooner than my card did...they said it would be the other way around. They are good for ten years, just like the passports. You can get one the same way you get a passport. Keep it in your wallet and you are always good to go.

[962porsche]

i would assume i would get the passport card at the post office too ? for an other 20 bucks i'm going to get that as well . can i get any more on my plate for things to do on saterday before i head out on sunday to the glen ? 1- mount the new hoosier r6's ( if i do it will rain !! )2- get food to eat at the track 3- go to the bank (money for the track )4- go to the post office ( passport ) 5- load up the trailer and van . 6- finish preping the car for the track .

[Shawn624]

i would assume i would get the passport card at the post office too ? for an other 20 bucks i'm going to get that as well . can i get any more on my plate for things to do on saterday before i head out on sunday to the glen ? 1- mount the new hoosier r6's ( if i do it will rain !! )2- get food to eat at the track 3- go to the bank (money for the track )4- go to the post office ( passport ) 5- load up the trailer and van . 6- finish preping the car for the track .

-7 go back and get more money:)

[962porsche]

ya thanks shawn i did have to go get an other 200 bucks !!!!!! i did the passport thing . 2 hours and 10 minnets at the post office and 146 dollars later . should be about 4 weeks before i get it . i hever thought i would say this but things move faster at DMV .

[962porsche]

its not looking good for me getting my passport in time . now what ?

[jadams]

My wife just went yesterday to get a passport (since she procrastinated forever), and she will have it on Monday. I am sure that there is something that you can do to speed up the process. It just costs more money. I have no idea what it cost for hers, but I am not going to ask at this point. I am sure that it was at least double what it should have been.

[boltonite]

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.go ... canada.asp gives you your options for proof of US citizenship.

[chaos4NH]

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.go ... canada.asp gives you your options for proof of US citizenship.

But the problem is when returning to the States!!!! You need a pass card, or pass port. David, you may still be able to get the pass card. Go back to the post office with the same paper work you had for the pass port and ask about an expedited pass card.

[boltonite]

It is not an absolute requirement to cross w/o the proper documents, according to what i read on the web, but it might entail a rather lengthy and unpleasant interrogation if you look unamerican -- if you're towing a mustang or corvette you'll be fine.

http://ottawa.usembassy.gov/content/con ... whtiJune09

No Documents. You will be delayed as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers attempt to verify your citizenship and identity.