Documentation for travel to Canada:

Americans traveling to Canada are required to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements for entry. The following items are considered valid identification documents for traveling to Canada:

• *REAL ID card for airline travel – this is now required for regulated commercial aircraft
• A valid U.S. passport
• A valid U.S. passport card
• An enhanced driver's license (EDL)
• A Trusted Traveler Program (NEXUS card, SENTRI card, FAST card, or Global Entry card)
• An enhanced tribal card (ETC)
• A military identification card (only for members of the U.S. armed services on official maritime business)
• A Military ID with official orders that require travel to Canada or through the country's borders

*Starting May 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights. Names for the airline tickets must be identical to the first and last names on your government issued photo ID to be used at airport security.  Passengers who do not match their ID may be denied boarding.

All individuals are responsible for obtaining the required documentation necessary to travel. Incomplete travel documentation may result in denied boarding by the air carrier.

Travel document requirements are subject to change without prior notification at the discretion of appropriate government agencies or the air carrier. Your Trip Leader will make their best efforts to communicate any changes in requirements.

Please check your passport expiration date. The expiration date MUST be more than 6 months after you are to return.

Passports with at least 2 blank pages are necessary.

Due to new security measures, many airlines require passport numbers in their records prior to issuing airline tickets.

The Trip Operator may require a copy of a valid passport.  If the Trip Operator requires a copy of your passport, it must be received no later than the issue of airline tickets, which is 90 days prior to departure.  

Obtaining or renewing a passport is your responsibility and takes a minimum of 8 to 11 weeks. Expedited processing is available for an additional fee.