Canada Border Services Agency
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Accepted documents for entry into the United States under the WHTI

Canadian citizens
  Air
Air
Land   Water
Land and Water
Passport yes yes
NEXUS card– The NEXUS program expedites the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved travellers entering Canada and the United States.
yes yes
FAST card – Low-risk, pre-approved commercial importers, carriers and registered drivers can take part in the FAST program to facilitate the movement of pre-approved eligible goods across the Canada–U.S. border.   yes
Enhanced driver's licence/enhanced identification card
  yes
Secure Certificate of Indian Status   yes
**Birth certificate or Canadian citizenship card   yes

**Canadian citizens aged 18 or under (land or water only)

Canadian citizens 18 years of age or under who are travelling with a school or other organized group, under adult supervision with parental/guardian consent, may present proof of Canadian citizenship alone — such as an original or a photocopy of a birth certificate, or an original citizenship card.

**Canadian citizens aged 15 or under (land or water only)

Canadian citizens 15 years of age or under only require proof of Canadian citizenship, such as an original or a photocopy of a birth certificate, or a Canadian citizenship card.

Entry requirements to the United States have not changed for non-Canadian citizens, including permanent residents residing in Canada. For more information on U.S. entry requirements, consult the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Web site.