BORDER CROSSING INTO CANADA
IMPORTANT
CANADA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required. Minors (under 16) traveling alone or in someone else’s
custody must present written authorization, signed before a notary, from the parent(s) or guardian. Visas are not required. Canadian
immigration officials at ports of entry will issue persons planning to stay longer than 180 days a visitor’s record. Anyone with a criminal
record (including a DWI charge) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate General before travel. U.S. citizens entering
Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. For student or business travel, check with
the Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202/682-1740) or nearest
Consulate General: CA (213/346-2701), MI (313/567-2085), NY (212/596-1700 or 716/858-9501), or WA (206/443-1375).
Internet: www.canadianembassy.org
Everyone 18 years of age or older must have a photo ID or driver’s license plus a copy of his birth certificate.
If you are younger than 18 years of age you must have a photo ID, a copy of your birth certificate,
AND a signed copy of the Authorization slip below signed by both your parents (before a notary).
If one parent is accompanying you a signature from the parent left at home is needed, giving their approval that you are with the other parent.
I__________________________give my permission for_______________________to go on
the mission trip to ___________________________, SK from these dates _______________ to__________________
I also authorize _______________________ as guardians to oversee the administration of medical
care to my child if needed. I give my permission for my chil(ren) to accompanying my spouse on this trip.
________________________________________ Home Phone_________________________________
Printed Name of Parent
________________________________________
Signature of parent remaining in the U.S.
Signature of Both Parents:
Father: Mother:
Printed Name: _____________________________ Printed name:________________________
Signature:________________________________ Signature:___________________________
STATE OF COLORADO )
) SS
COUNTY OF________________ )
The above Authorization To Go On Mission Trip was acknowledged before me, this ____day of ________
by (Father)___________________________, (Mother)_____________________________________
And/or (Gaurdian)__________________________.
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL.
MY COMMISION EXPIRES:_____________________ SIGNATURE: _______________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
First Time Passport Info:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html
New regulations concerning travel to Canada:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/
Foreign entry requirments:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html#c