Coming to Waterloo Region from the U.S.?
Here is what you need to know.
Entering Canada
There are several important factors that could prevent entrance into Canada such as criminal records and custom restrictions. Click here for details.
Leaving Canada
It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they comply with all laws while leaving Canada and entering the United States of America.
Passport Requirements
Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 need only present proof of U.S. citizenship. Learn more.
It is strongly recommended that all citizens of both Canada and the United States carry passports when crossing the U.S./Canada border. All persons, whether U.S. Citizens or foreign nationals, must present a valid passport or alternate approved travel document to enter or depart from the United States by air. Learn more.
Getting a U.S. Passport
Visit the U.S. Passaports & International Travel website for full details.
Fees
Adult First Time Applicants (Age 16 Years and Older)
What Are You Applying For? | Application Fee Payment Instructions |
*Execution Fee Payment Instructions |
Use Form |
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Adult Passport Book & Card | $140+ | $25 | DS-11 |
Adult Passport Book | $110+ | $25 | DS-11 |
Adult Passport Card If you do NOT currently hold a valid Passport Book or Card |
$30+ | $25 | DS-11 |
Fees
Adult Renewals (Age 16 Years and Older)
What Are You Renewing? | Renewal Fee Payment Instructions |
Use Form |
---|---|---|
Adult Passport Book & Card | $140 | DS-82 |
Adult Passport Book | $110 | DS-82 |
Adult Passport Card – If you currently hold a valid Passport Book or Card | $30 | DS-82 |
Driving to Canada
Border Crossings
Canadian City | Canadian Highway | US City | US Highway | Bridge | State Entry | Distance to Waterloo Region |
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Fort Erie | QEW | Buffalo | Buffalo Baird Dr | Peace Bridge | New York | 175km 109mi |
Niagara Falls | ON-420 | Niagara Falls | Whirlpool St | Rainbow Bridge | New York | 150km 93mi |
Niagara Falls | River Road | Niagara Falls | Whirlpool St | Whirlpool Rapids Bridge | New York | 150km 93mi |
Queenston | ON-405 | Lewiston | I-190 | Lewiston-Queenston Bridge | New York | 147km 91mi |
Lansdowne | On-137 | Alexandria Bay | I-81 | Thousand Islands Bridge | New York | 405km 251mi |
Prescott | ON-137 | Ogensburg | NY 812 | Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge | New York | 466km 289mi |
Cornwall | ON-138 | Massena | NY 37 | Seaway International Bridge | New York | 536km 333mi |
Sault Ste. Marie | Huron St | Sault Ste. Marie | I-75 | Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge | Michigan | 772km 480mi |
Point Edward | ON-402 | Port Huron | I-69/I-94 | Blue Water Bridge | Michigan | 210km 130mi |
Windsor | Goyeau St | Detroit | M-10/M-3/I-375 | Detriot-Windsor Tunnel | Michigan | 290km 180mi |
Windsor | Highway 3 | Detroit | I-75/I-96 | Ambassador Bridge | Michigan | 292km 181mi |