BORDER CROSSING
INFORMATION-INTERNATIONAL MINOR TRANSPORTATION AND CHAPERONING
When
crossing the US/CAN border, identification is required.
Minors
(17 and under) need
To enter
Canada:
- US Passport (Consult Border Guard for more information)
- Letter of Permission (If travelling with
a chaperone -OR- only one of your parents)
To return
to the U.S.:
- US Passport (Consult Border Guard for more information
- Letter of Permission (If travelling with
a chaperone -OR- only one of your parents)
Adults
(18+) need
To enter
Canada/Return to U.S.:
If you plan on crossing the border without a passport, make sure to consult the appropriate officials!
- When a minor travels across the US/CAN border
with adults other than their own parents/legal guardians, or with
just one parent, specific paperwork is required. A letter
specifying that a minor will be under the supervision of the parent
driving the vehicle across the border is needed. Or...if your
child is traveling with just one parent, a letter of permission
from the other parent is required. THIS letter MUST be NOTARIZED!
Also refer to the purpose of the trip, the border crossing dates,
etc. Sign and date the letter. Make sure this is handy at the
border crossing. For an example of a border crossing authorization
letter, click here.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION GOTO THE Canadian Border Service Agency Website:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/menu-e.html
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