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Americans traveling to Canada: You must carry Photo ID or a Passport to prove citizenship, and preferable both - Passports will be required starting January 1, 2008, however a new “passport card” will become available later this year for land border crossings - The cost to obtain one will also be significantly reduced - details available at the COTA website►Children can use school ID or a birth certificate ►Be prepared to be questioned on past court appearances, especially DUI's ►There are fruit, vegetable and alcohol restrictions ►No firearms allowed To learn what other items are restricted please see "What can I bring into Canada" Returning to US w/Purchases/Goods/Gifts:Individuals returning to US in a 30-day period may bring $800/person of approved items without paying duty. You may be eligble to reclaim part or all of the GST paid on purchases made in Canada. See "Information for Visitors to Canada" for general info. Posters and Framed Art for Canada
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Canadians traveling to US:
►You must carry Photo ID or Passport if you were born outside of Canada - Passports will be required starting January 1, 2008, however a new “passport card” will become available later this year for land border crossings - The cost to obtain one will also be significantly reduced - details available at the COTA website.►Minors traveling with people who are not their parents MUST have the following:
·written authorization from parents
·parent's contact phone numbers
·ID for the children
·Letter of Joint Custody
·Registered or certified copy of birth certificate
To learn what items are restricted from entering the country please refer to the Prohibited Goods List. See the "I Declare" guide to learn what you may bring back into Canada with you and what duties may apply.
Traveling with pets: Dog & Cat owners may generally travel with healthy pets with current rabies vaccination certificate
Exchange rates fluctuate daily: See the Yahoo! Finance - Currency Conversion site for the latest rates
For more general information: See the Go Northwest Border Information site. For the final word check out the official Canada Border Services Agency and US Border & Customs Protection websites.
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