Need some urgent help!

[shakalaka]

Ok, its like this. I am planning on visiting America, California to be precise, really soon. And by real soon I mean the coming monday. I am just going there with my brother and bunch of other buddies. But here is the problem. I do not have my passport, however I do have my citizenship card and everything. Now my question is do I even need a passport to get into the States if I am a Canadian citizen or no? Since I am not too sure about this, I just want to make sure. I heard or atleast I thought that Canadian citizens just need their citizenship card and thats about it to get into America. I just wanna confirm with someone who knows this 100% sure. Like a link or something you can find for me. As in like proof if you might say, cauz I do not want to get stuck their if they dont let me through. Or even if someone can find any phone numbers where I can call and ask about this. I am googling this in the meantime as well. All the urgent help will be appreciated people. As tom. is the only day left.
Thanks a lot!

[AllGoNoShow]

I'll join in your google search and see if I can help yah out

[shakalaka]

^^Thanks man, appreciate it!

[AllGoNoShow]

http://www.tc.gc.ca/road/offices.htm

Some phone #'s for Transport Canada, maybe they can help

[AllGoNoShow]

http://www.tc.gc.ca/prairieandNorthern/TC_Centres/menu.htm

toll free #

[AllGoNoShow]

http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/documentary_req.xml

Documentary Requirements for Entry To The United States



Visitors/Non-immigrants:


Generally, a valid, unexpired passport and visa. However, certain classes may require specific supporting documentation such as an employment petition, student authorization, or approval notice.
Nationals of countries authorized to participate in the *Visa Waver program are required to present an unexpired machine-readable passport. For additional information refer to the State Department at ( Visa Waiver Program )
Nationals of countries authorized to participate in the Guam visa Waiver Program are required to present an unexpired passport.
Mexicans may provide a valid DSP-150 (BCC) in lieu of a valid passport and visa
Generally, Canadian Nationals must show ID but are exempt from passport and visa requirements. However presentation of a Canadian passport, birth certificate, Naturalization certificate or other supporting documentation will facilitate the inspection and is strongly encouraged.

[cman]

i thought you were going to ask for porn:rofl:
sorry but it was going to be said sooner or later.
good luck finding what your looking for.

[shakalaka]

^^^WOW! Awesome! Thats like right on the dot!
So its like I do not need to HAVE it, but its a good thing to. But since I dont have my passport, I guess I should still be good though right?
EDIT: Just skip the fucker above me!

[AllGoNoShow]

Bring whatever you got that says your Canadian, the more the better probably.

[shakalaka]

Originally posted by AllGoNoShow
Bring whatever you got that says your Canadian, the more the better probably.

Yeap! So that would be like Citizenship card, Drivers Liscence, Health Card, SIN card etc etc?
Any others you can think off??

Thanks a lot for your help man, really appreciate it. Now just hope that website isnt outdated or nothing! lol..

[Mr. Burns]

I had no passport or birth certifcate and they still let me go to vegas! they just asked me way more questions about why I was going down.

[shakalaka]

^^IC!! How long ago did you go though? Cauz that could be an important factor.

[JordanEG6]

Originally posted by shakalaka


Yeap! So that would be like Citizenship card, Drivers Liscence, Health Card, SIN card etc etc?
Any others you can think off??

Thanks a lot for your help man, really appreciate it. Now just hope that website isnt outdated or nothing! lol..


birth certificate and alberta health card, if u have one and good luck. if it pulls through, enjoy!

EDIT: WOOPS i didnt see the health card, my bad

[5hift]

Originally posted by shakalaka
^^IC!! How long ago did you go though? Cauz that could be an important factor.

I crossed the border from TO headed to NY last summer with only a drivers licence and a SIN card, so Im pretty sure you wont have any problems. JUst bring as much ID as you can to cover your ass.

[logix]

when I went to the states I used a Drivers License and Birth Certificate.. and I was good to go :thumbsup:

[tictactoe2004]

I just went to cali last year... I checked into all this before I left.

If you do not have a passport, you need both a valid Drivers Licence and either Birth Certificate or Canadian Citizenship card.

Just make sure they are both valid and neither are expired.

I went down with my girlfriend, her sister and her brother in-law, they all had passports and I had drivers licence/birth certificate and I didnt get hassled or asked any more questions than any of them.

[shakalaka]

Thanks guys, for all the information and comments! I checked into this further on government of Canada website and its the same thing. Passports are encouraged but are not required as of now! However The USA announced on April 5th this year, that they will be applying the law for even all Canadian citizens in the coming years. But as far as I am concerned, I am good to go tom.! Thanks once again people!