Flying out of Buffalo, driving over the border, legal documents

[kidzant]

Can you tell me do I need a passport to fly out of Buffalo or to cross the border from Toronto into the states. I am flying from Buffalo to Orlando.

Thanks for accurate info

 

[tone.def]

FROM THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT SITE
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/whti-ivho/2007-11-09-eng.html

Attention Canadian citizens traveling to the United States by land or water

As of January 31, 2008, if you travel to the U.S. by land or water, a U.S. law will require you to present:

* a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence;

AND

* a birth certificate or a citizenship card;

OR

* For youth under 16, a birth certificate;

OR

* A valid passport.

Canadian citizens flying to or through the U.S. must present a valid Canadian passport.

Canadians will also be able to enter the United States by land or water with a NEXUS or Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card.

The Government of Canada will keep Canadians informed as the U.S. makes further changes to its entry requirements.

FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT SITE:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

AIR TRAVEL

Implemented on January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.

LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.

* JANUARY 31, 2008
U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.

* SUMMER 2008
At a later date, to be determined, the departments will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have either a U.S. passport; a U.S. passport card; a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.

The implementation date will be determined based on a number of factors, including the progress of actions undertaken by the Department of Homeland Security to implement the WHTI requirements and the availability of WHTI compliant documents on both sides of the border. DHS and DOS expect the date of full WHTI implementation to be in the summer of 2008. The precise implementation date will be formally announced with at least 60 days notice.

Note: The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory.

 

[kidzant]

Thanks so much Tone.def for taking the time to forward me the information. It answers a lot.

Very much appreciated.

Cheers, Kidzant