Accepted documents for entry into the United States

Canadian citizens
	Air	Land	Water
Passport
NEXUS card— The NEXUS program expedites the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved travellers entering Canada and the United States.
*Government-issued photo ID plus proof of citizenship.
FAST card — Low-risk, pre-approved commercial importers, carriers and registered drivers can take part in the FAST program to facilitate the movement of pre-approved eligible goods across the Canada–U.S. border.
Enhanced driver’s licence/enhanced identification card
**Certificate of Indian Status
***Birth certificate or Canadian citizenship card

*Up until May 31, 2009, Canadian citizens entering the United States by land or water may use a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence, PLUS a birth certificate or a Canadian citizenship card.

**Up until May 31, 2009, Canadian citizens entering the United States by land or water may use the Certificate of Indian Status.

***Canadian citizens 18 or under (land and water only)
Up until May 31, 2009, Canadian citizens 18 years of age or under only require proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or Canadian citizenship card.

As of June 1, 2009, Canadian citizens 18 years of age or under who are travelling with a school or other organized group, under adult supervision with parental/guardian consent, may present proof of citizenship alone - a birth certificate or a Canadian citizenship card.

***Canadian citizens 15 or under (land and water only)
Canadian citizens 15 years of age or under only require proof of citizenship, such as an original or a copy of a birth certificate, or a Canadian citizenship card.

Entry requirements to the United States have not changed for non-Canadian citizens residing in Canada. For more information on U.S. entry requirements, consult the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Web site.