Not Sure if this applies here??

[rgburress 0]

Ok so I'm not sure if this applies here but I will see if I can get some info anyway, I did a few Google searches and didn't come up with much. I am going this Friday to visit my fiance in Canada. I do not have a passport, I have just been using my birth certificate to get across. Friday is before the passport deadline, but when I come back to the states it might be after June 1st, so I am kind of worried about how that will go at the border coming back into the states with just a birth certificate. Anyone know about this at all?

[Bern. 3]

It depends on how you're getting across the border. If you're flying, you absolutely NEED a passport and yes, the passport rule is coming into affect June 1, 2009. I doubt they would let you in without a passport because this Saturday is the 30th. So unless you're going to head back the next day, then the chances are HIGH that they won't let you in.

EDIT: However, you can always try. But no guarantees. I would have invested in a passport months ago..>_<

Edited May 27, 2009 by Ber + Ter

[rgburress 0]

It depends on how you're getting across the border. If you're flying, you absolutely NEED a passport and yes, the passport rule is coming into affect June 1, 2009. I doubt they would let you in without a passport because this Saturday is the 30th. So unless you're going to head back the next day, then the chances are HIGH that they won't let you in.

Well the plan is to go across on Friday and come back across on Sunday, which would still be before the 1rst. My main concern is what if something happens and I am delayed a day or two coming back, they can't not let me back into my country just because I don't have a passport can they? I will be driving.

It depends on how you're getting across the border. If you're flying, you absolutely NEED a passport and yes, the passport rule is coming into affect June 1, 2009. I doubt they would let you in without a passport because this Saturday is the 30th. So unless you're going to head back the next day, then the chances are HIGH that they won't let you in.

EDIT: However, you can always try. But no guarantees. I would have invested in a passport months ago..>_<

Yeah I was stupid about that, I definitely should have gotten one months ago.

[Bern. 3]

If all else.. http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/general-generaux-eng.html

The Border Information Service (BIS) is a computerized, 24-hour telephone service that provides general border services information on topics under four main categories:

* personal travel information;

* business importation/exportation;

* currency exchange rate information; and

* residency information.

If you call during office hours (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00) local time, you can speak directly to an agent for more specific information.

Calls outside Canada

Long distance charges apply

Service in English:

* 204-983-3500

* 506-636-5064

Edited May 27, 2009 by Ber + Ter

[rgburress 0]

If all else.. http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/general-generaux-eng.html

The Border Information Service (BIS) is a computerized, 24-hour telephone service that provides general border services information on topics under four main categories:

* personal travel information;

* business importation/exportation;

* currency exchange rate information; and

* residency information.

If you call during office hours (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00) local time, you can speak directly to an agent for more specific information.

Calls outside Canada

Long distance charges apply

Service in English:

* 204-983-3500

* 506-636-5064

Great, thanks, I will call them and see whats up.

[Bern. 3]

Your welcome and good luck.

[OBX 51]

Great, thanks, I will call them and see whats up.

Let us know how things go for you. Even though the new requirements go into effect on June 01, I have read that there may be a period of adjustment. I am certain you will not be the only person crossing without a passport and there may be some leniency on the part of the border officials. Of course there are never any guarantees, it is always up to the discretion of the officials. Good luck

[Moosker 7]

Apply for one ASAP!!! I did it through the canadian post office and they sent it away (a little more expensive, but it's proven to be taken care of and not lost) and I would say within 4-5 weeks I received it, if that! Apply now, and then when you get back it's there for you!

Good luck!

[rgburress 0]

I will definitely be applying for one very soon. I will let everyone know how it works, but if I do only go for the weekend and come back on sunday then there should be no problems anyway because that will be before june 1st