resa850 Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Doug and I are thinking about going to BC during our Seattle trip. Does anyone know what kind of identification we need? Do we need to bring our social security cards or birth certs, or can we get through the border with our drivers lisences?thanks,Theresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Doug and I are thinking about going to BC during our Seattle trip. Does anyone know what kind of identification we need? Do we need to bring our social security cards or birth certs, or can we get through the border with our drivers lisences?thanks,Theresa←To get into Canada, you probably don't even need an ID. Getting back into the US is a totally different story. You will need your driver's license and either a birth certificate or passport. Expect to answer a ton of stupid questions while they try to determine if you are smuggling or not. The fact that there are two of you in the car will help that though. You won't fit the profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(n)A-GAME Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 proof of citizenship = key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickThatClutch Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Show them a crisp American dollar bill and they'll treat you like kings. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resa850 Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 stupid question: what counts as proof as citizenship?t-bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 stupid question: what counts as proof as citizenship?t-bone←Just what I listed above. Driver's license, birth certificate and passport. You need at least 2 of the 3. Military IDs work also, but you won't have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickThatClutch Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 stupid question: what counts as proof as citizenship?t-bone←Passport/birth certificate. I know for Mexico US entry you can use your drivers license but with the newer anti terror laws I'd check before using that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Show them a crisp American dollar bill and they'll treat you like kings. ←Canadians don't guard the border getting into the US. Do that coming back and you are likely to get strip searched and your car disassembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 when I was in mexico last year, I just had to show my DL to get back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Make sure to also take a hand gun, 1 farm animal, something .50cal.........wait.... canada is just a cold version of Cali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hey, we crossed the border at this crossing in March. This is what you need to get back in the country from Canada. Your car will be photographed front and rear as you pull up to be questioned. Have your documents ready.Where do you live?What was your purpose in Canada?Where did you go?Do you have anything to declare?If they suspect anything (and with Doug at the wheel, they probably will) they will ask more questions.Where is the stash?How much did you smoke today?Where did you put the bag?...If you are lucky, they will eventually hand your stuff back and say, "Ok, have a nice day." If they don't like your answers, they put some paper on your car and direct you to a stall. You will be taken to a room and given a question sheet to answer while they are searching your car. You can ask Ben and Noah what questions are on the sheets, since they have both been through it.Post 9/11 sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C70drvr Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 A Hockey stick and a 24 pack of Alexander Keiths, bottles, not cans. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadoc Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Don't forget to look frightened when crossing back into the US and mouth "He's kidnapped me' while pointing at Doug. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maiku Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 yagoing to Canada is a sinchthe guy just checked my trunk (which had nothing but motor oil and jumper cables)he accidently slammed it too hard, and the lady at the booth started laughingcanadians are awesome eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 At all time DON'T wear a Bhurka on your way back to the states.From what I remember, Can-->US: Crumpy customs people, real arrogant. Shitty paper work even when you you carry a VISA for the US.US-->Can(BC) Friendly people, no hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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