Author Topic: passport sent in, travel to canada? (Read 3038 times)

sunny · « **on:** May 12, 2013, 06:41:02 PM »

My husband just sent in his passport to renew and totally forgot that were supposed to be going to canada next week for a wedding. He doesn't have any receipt or anything as they told him told him to just mail it in. Anyone have any advice on how to go about this?

MisterHock · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:44:52 PM »

Flying or driving to CA?

sunny · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:46:40 PM »

Driving

chff · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:46:52 PM »

Passort card, enhanced NYS driver license, Global Entry card

Ergel · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:53:42 PM »

Quote from: chff on May 12, 2013, 06:46:52 PM

Passort card, enhanced NYS driver license, Global Entry card

Odds are she has none

sunny · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:55:16 PM »

We don't have any... I just checked up on EDL and it says takes 2-3 weeks to arrive, so it doesn't sem like that's going to help...

Dan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:00:46 PM »

Did he expedite it?

sunny · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:02:27 PM »

No, he completely forgot about the wedding... do we have any hope?

Ergel · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:06:04 PM »

When was it sent in

YankyDoodle · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:11:14 PM »

From CBSA (Canada Border) website (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/admiss-eng.html):
"When you enter Canada, a CBSA officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if one is necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada. However, you should carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as photo identification. "

Phone number is: 1-204-983-3500 or 1-506-636-5064 (both may be long distance?)

I would suggest printing a copy of the webpage as well. Also confirm with the US side what documentation you will need to return home.

Article about crossing border sans passport: http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2012/10/30/canadaus-border-not-totally-impassable-without-passport

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:13:24 PM »

Quote from: YankyDoodle on May 12, 2013, 07:11:14 PM

... Also confirm with the US side what documentation you will need to return home.

Once couldn't find my passport at the US border (ended up being under my seat), the let me through with my (regular) NY license.

plainbachur · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:14:01 PM »

Friends of mine went with no passport had no problems at all.
I believe the most they will do is give you a warning.
Leave your self extra time just in case they have to do extra security check

jj1000 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:14:45 PM »

Quote from: YankyDoodle on May 12, 2013, 07:11:14 PM

From CBSA (Canada Border) website (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/admiss-eng.html):
"When you enter Canada, a CBSA officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if one is necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada. However, you should carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as photo identification. "

Phone number is: 1-204-983-3500 or 1-506-636-5064 (both may be long distance?)

I would suggest printing a copy of the webpage as well. Also confirm with the US side what documentation you will need to return home.

Article about crossing border sans passport: http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2012/10/30/canadaus-border-not-totally-impassable-without-passport

I would imagine the harder part is getting back in.

sunny · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:15:49 PM »

Friday. There's no way it'll be back on time. (Though we dont live in nyc, we live in MI)

sky121 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:16:27 PM »

Can't you get a temporary enhanced license quickly?

sunny · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:17:58 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on May 12, 2013, 07:14:45 PM

I would imagine the harder part is getting back in.

Right, that's what I'm more worried about. (We'll be travelling with our little kids and don't want to get totally stuck...)

jj1000 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:20:24 PM »

Quote from: sunny on May 12, 2013, 07:17:58 PM

Right, that's what I'm more worried about. (We'll be travelling with our little kids and don't want to get totally stuck...)

That is a plus for you in regards to the border people just letting it fly, as people reported up-thread.

sunny · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:22:13 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on May 12, 2013, 07:16:27 PM

Can't you get a temporary enhanced license quickly?

This is what it says on the site:
"Once you complete the enhanced license application process, you will be issued a Temporary Operator's Permit to drive. The operator's permit does not qualify as a secure document for border-crossing purposes. Your enhanced license is valid for up to four years and should arrive in the mail within two to three weeks."

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:28:40 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on May 12, 2013, 07:14:45 PM

I would imagine the harder part is getting back in.

-1
For a US citizen it is much easier to get into the US than Canada.

YankyDoodle · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:46:12 PM »

Quote from: Achas Veachas on May 12, 2013, 07:28:40 PM

-1
For a US citizen it is much easier to get into the US than Canada.

+100

I would be shocked if they would not let an American citizen who's with his entire American family back in to the US with birth certificate/license/whatever else you can get your hands on.