Border Crossing

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Slather him all over with maple syrup...they'll let him in!


Seriously...anyone have an answer for Yankeelvr?




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Call the PG number on the tourney info. Bet they will know.

My daughter just turned 16 and she will need a passport or get an enhanced liscence.

I just checked the passport website and expedite service is 2-3 weeks door to door. I assume the PG event is 8/17 and 8/18 in Oshawa so you have a small window.

http://travel.state.gov/passpo...processing_1740.html

Did you ever figure this out? My son was just invited to play in the Northwoods League and was told he needs a passport to get into Canada.

There's a Passport Card for $55 or a Passport Book for $135. The website isn't particularly helpful explaining the difference.

I'd love to get the cheaper one if it's valid for his needs.

A lot depends if you are traveling by land/sea/air.
If by land or sea the passport card (looks like a license) is acceptable.
I would take the time and extra expense to get a passport.

http://www.travelinsurancerevi...-canada-from-the-us/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tra...sing.The.Border.html

Over the age of 16 - passport is required. Age 15 and under- original birth certificate with a valid photo ID will suffice. At least that is what works for So Cal to TJ border crossings.

In all seriousness, the passport card is much cheaper and is sufficient if you only intend to drive across the border. Fits right in your wallet so you won’t lose it. Passport book is required for air travel.

Also, check to see if your state offers a "enhanced drivers license". Those are also acceptable alternatives to the passport card/book. NY does offer the EDL if I remember correctly.

Passports take at least 6 weeks, so start the process early. Honestly a passport looks like the best and safest bet.

Get a passport and you can get them fairly quick now, probably under a week.

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Hey papi... these guys know quite a bit about up North, eh?



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Passport cards are acceptable forms of ID for any mode of travel in North America (read, Canada & Mexico). They are not recognized outside North America.

When they first came out with the passport card, you couldn't get a card only. The card was an addendum to your regular passport (book) and an additional fee. I'm not sure if this is still the case.

Regards,

Chip