17 year old US Citizen traveling to Canada
I'll be traveling to Canada while I'm 17 (20 days from being 18) for a business conference and had questions about the page regarding "Minor children travelling to Canada".
I currently don't live with my parents making it hard to get a consent form, but I noticed it says "Minors who try to enter Canada without the proper documents, or who are with adults other than their parents or legal guardian(s), will be checked more closely." implying that you don't actually need this form.
I'm wondering what risk there is if I travel to Canada alone with only my valid US Passport and no forms at all. Maybe someone with experience might have an idea.
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Can a 17 year old travel to Canada without a parent?
Answer: Minors age 15 and under may travel to Canada by land or sea with just proof of citizenship like their U.S. birth certificates. If traveling with just one parent, it is recommended that a notarized consent to travel from the other parent be carried in case border officials ask for it.Can a 17 year old fly to Canada?
For travel within Canada, children under 18 years of age must present a birth certificate, passport, health card, or other government-issued identification. For international flights (including the U.S.), a passport is required.Can a 17 year old travel to Canada without a passport?
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.Can a 17 year old cross the Canadian border with an 18 year old?
Passengers 17 years old and younger traveling alone may not cross the US-Canadian border regardless of ID or notarized letter, unless accompanied by another passenger who is at least 18 years old.TOP 8 EASIEST WAYS TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA 2020 - 2024
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