Temporary emergency measures include 1 carry-on bag to U.S.A.
Effective immediately, CATSA is implementing temporary emergency measures at security checkpoints under the direction of Transport Canada. These measures are in response to a failed terrorist attack on board an aircraft from Amsterdam to Detroit on December 25, 2009. These new measures will affect all flights from Canada to the United States.
U.S.A. bound passengers are permitted zero carry-on bags effective immediately and lasting for several days. Passengers travelling within Canada are still permitted two carry-on bags (although to make the screening process most efficient, fewer carry-on items is preferred).
These rules will be strictly enforced during this period. There will be no flexibility.
Carry-on bag means items to which a passenger has access to during a flight, but does NOT include personal items such as medication or medical devices, small purses, cameras, coats, items for care of infants, laptop computers, crutches, canes, walkers, containers carrying life sustaining items, a special needs item, musical instruments, or diplomatic or consular bags.
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1. Do I need a passport to enter
the United States?
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or depart the United States from within the Western Hemisphere.
Canadian citizens travelling by air to, through or from the United States must present one of the following valid documents:
A passport; or
a NEXUS card when used at kiosks in participating airports.
This requirement applies to all Canadian citizens, regardless of age, including children.
Entering the United States by land or water? Since January 31, 2008, the WHTI requires Canadian citizens to present:
A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence AND a birth certificate or a Canadian citizenship card; or
a valid passport; or
a NEXUS card; or a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card; or
an enhanced driver’s licence (EDL) or an enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented; or
a Certificate of Indian Status card; or
for youth 18 and under, a proof of citizenship only (such as a birth certificate).. Read
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced the availability of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization or ESTA, beginning August 1, 2008. Effective January 12, 2009, all VWP travelers will be required to obtain an electronic travel authorization prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the U.S. under the VWP. Here are several web friendly translations of the ESTA “tear sheet” for your use (English, Spanish, French).
2. What is ACTA?
Founded in 1977, the Association of Canadian Travel
Agencies represents and supports its members, providing
a range of services.
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