[pct-l] Entry to Canada permit

[Julian Plamann]

As of January 31, 2008 the U.S. requires all people traveling into the U.S.
from Mexico or Canada to present identification and proof of citizenship.
So, unfortunately, a passport is (sort of) needed to get back into the U.S.
If it's too late for you to get one before leaving, here are some
alternative options I found:


1) According to:
http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/land_travel/docs/whti_notification_tearsheet.ctt/whti_notification_tearsheet.pdf

For _land travel_ between Canada and US, if you don't have a passport, you
can technically get back into the states by providing two alternative
documents: BOTH proof of I.D. (***driver's license) AND proof of citizenship
(***original birth certificate).

2) I've heard some hikers who don't want to obtain a passport and are
willing to take the risk simply turn around in Manning Park and hike
southbound right back into the U.S. on the trail. With this method, you'd
have to hike a few days before hitting a town.

I don't know what to do about the Canada Entry form if you don't have a
passport number, though. Maybe someone else can give some insight on that...
I've heard from others that nobody at the border is really interested in
that Canada Entry form anyway, but I don't have personal experience with
this.


Good luck,
Julian




On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM, Sean Carey <seanpct75 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I filled everything out, but am wondering. On the front page next to where
> you put your social security number it asks for Passport Number. Do I need
> this? Where the heck do I get this? I thought since I was entering via the
> pct I didn't need a "passport", but just had to fill this out. Thank you.
>
> On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 10:14 AM, Julian Plamann <julian at amity.be> wrote:
>
> > Sean,
> > I sent mine out late and got it back about 12 days later (last week) so I
> > wouldn't worry about timing.
> > The exact address I sent mine to:
> >
> > Canada Border Services Agency
> > Pacific Crest Processing Centre
> > #28 - 176th Street
> > Surrey, B.C. V3S 9R9
> > Canada
> >
> >
> > I think forgetting the word "Canada" on the last line was what got some
> > people into trouble.
> >
> > -Julian
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 12:37 AM, Sean Carey <seanpct75 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> I know I am sending mine in late. I have someone who will be able to
> mail
> >> it
> >> to me on the trail though if I receive it. I see there is a Canada
> address
> >> listed to send the application to. I have heard that there has been some
> >> trouble with getting it to the right address though. I read a thread on
> it
> >> awhile back, but cannot remember what the outcome was. I am trying to
> see
> >> if
> >> anyone can confirm the correct address to send mine to so I do not run
> >> into
> >> any more problems. As it is already late. Thank you much.
> >>
> >> Sean C.
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