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Can my 16 and 17 yrs olds drive to and from Canada without passports?
Question: Can my 16 and 17-year-old kids drive to and from Canada without passports if accompanied by parent and sister with passports? They each have birth certificates and valid driver's licenses.
Answer: According to the entry and exit requirements for Canada listed by the U.S. Department of State, all American citizens who travel to and from Canada are required to present a valid U.S. passport or other WHTI-compliant document.
The only exception are minors under age 16 who are only required to present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate.
Since your children are 16 and 17, they both require valid passports to travel to Canada.
Note, it is also recommended that a parent traveling with minor children take a notarized consent to travel form from the non-traveling parent.
Also, a passport card is acceptable for land travel to Canada.
For complete instructions on how to get a passport for your children, click the link below.
How to Apply for a New Passport
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