📄 Required Travel Documents
Canadian Citizens
- Valid Canadian Passport - Most reliable and universally accepted
- Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) - Available in some provinces for land/sea crossings only
- NEXUS Card - For pre-approved low-risk travelers
- FAST Card - For commercial drivers in the Free and Secure Trade program
💡 Best Practice: Even if you have an EDL or NEXUS card, carry your passport as backup. It's required for air travel and provides the most flexibility.
Permanent Residents of Canada
- Valid passport from your country of citizenship
- Valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card
- May need a US visa depending on your nationality
Other Documents to Bring
- Driver's license and vehicle registration (if driving)
- Proof of insurance (vehicle and travel/health)
- Proof of accommodation in the US
- Return tickets or proof of onward travel
- Sufficient funds for your stay
⚠️ Warning: A birth certificate alone is NOT sufficient for adults crossing the border. Children under 16 may use a birth certificate when traveling with both parents, but a passport is strongly recommended.
🏥 Travel and Health Insurance
Why Travel Insurance is Essential for US Trips
Provincial health insurance provides limited or NO coverage in the United States. US healthcare costs are among the highest in the world, and a single emergency can result in bills exceeding $100,000.
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⚠️ Real Cost Examples:
- Heart attack treatment in the US: $50,000 - $150,000+
- Broken leg requiring surgery: $20,000 - $40,000
- Emergency appendectomy: $15,000 - $35,000
- Ambulance ride: $400 - $2,000+
- ER visit without admission: $500 - $3,000
Travel insurance typically costs $5-15 per day. It's a small price for peace of mind.