Stupid Question: Travel to Canada
 

I've got to go to Canada this weekend and, not thinking about this trip, I
sent in my passport for renewal today. In the past, I always used my
passport for travel to Canada, so I never gave much thought to entry and
re-entry requirements. Can I fly to Canada and back with just my drivers
license?

Thanks in advance.

Stupid Question: Travel to Canada
 

PTRAVEL wrote:

I've got to go to Canada this weekend and, not thinking about this trip, I
sent in my passport for renewal today. In the past, I always used my
passport for travel to Canada, so I never gave much thought to entry and
re-entry requirements. Can I fly to Canada and back with just my drivers
license?

Thanks in advance.

Likely not. The airline will probably not allow you to fly, though you
can call them and see what their rules are. You will likely need some
proof of citizenship. Your birth certificate would be adequate,
assuming you are US born.

Stupid Question: Travel to Canada
 

PTRAVEL wrote:

I've got to go to Canada this weekend and, not thinking about this trip, I
sent in my passport for renewal today. In the past, I always used my
passport for travel to Canada, so I never gave much thought to entry and
re-entry requirements. Can I fly to Canada and back with just my drivers
license?

You also need proof of your US citizenship.

Stupid Question: Travel to Canada
 

PTRAVEL wrote:

Can I fly to Canada and back with just my drivers license?

For travel to Canada I'm pretty sure you can use your DL but only if
you also have a birth certificate. I have heard gate agents announce
that birth certificates must have a "raised seal", and that might be
key. I have no idea what the significance is of the raised seal.

Stupid Question: Travel to Canada
 

"Fly Guy" wrote in message ...
PTRAVEL wrote:

Can I fly to Canada and back with just my drivers license?

For travel to Canada I'm pretty sure you can use your DL but only if
you also have a birth certificate. I have heard gate agents announce
that birth certificates must have a "raised seal", and that might be
key. I have no idea what the significance is of the raised seal.

It means it's officially issued, as opposed to a photocopy. I just
ransacked the house and found one. The seal is kind of flattened (I got
this one in 1984), but I suspect it will do.

What was I thinking sending in my passport today?