US Passport versus Passport Card

8paws

Member

• Apr 6, 2015

• #1

If we plan to drive to Canada do we need a Passport or will a Passport Card work just as well for us? Has anyone had any problems with bring dogs into Canada?

 

pegmikef

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2015

• #2

We just used our cards to go to Toronto for a reunion, but I don't know what is required if you go further into the interior. Don't know about dogs.

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2015

• #3

We have the passport cards and never have any problems, as mater of fact the cards have chips in them so they know who you are when you pull up to the gate. Just have all your papers for your animals and there is no problem, usually they don't even ask us for papers, but maybe they already have records.

 

cookie

Administrator

Staff member

• Apr 6, 2015

• #4

Passport Card will work fine.
Dogs must have current shots. I'm not sure, but I think Rabies is the only one required.
You will find some useful tips at this link [LINK]

Peace
Dave

 

travelin2

Pennsylvania Chapter Leaders-retired

• Apr 6, 2015

• #5

Passport cards are adequate for ground travel but if (and let's hope not) you fall ill and need airlifted out of the country back home you need a passport.


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scottyb

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2015

• #6

Passport will work anytime. Cards are for ground travel only.

 

mountainlovers76

Mississippi Chapter Leaders

• Apr 6, 2015

• #7

travelin2 said:

Passport cards are adequate for ground travel but if (and let's hope not) you fall ill and need airlifted out of the country back home you need a passport.

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As a postmaster in an office that accepts passport applications, I advise every applicant to get the passport book and not just the card for that very reason. Cost is a little more but if ever needed you will be glad you had the book.