Gasgeber Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hallo, I am a German going for a snowmobile trip next week. I was wondering what kind of documents (except passport of course) I would have to take (if any) if travelling from US to Canada and back via snowmobile. I read the ice-bridge document: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi-mileage Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I can't help to much on that.But I take it you would be renting a sled in one country or the other.If this is correct,I know for certain that the border control do not like rental vehicles crossing from one to the other.Just been my experience.Don't take this as fact,just another thing you might want to check on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northlander Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 if you have a passport, it is my understanding that you will need nothing further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasgeber Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hallo, I also assume a passport is fine;) I have my own sled, so that should be no problem. Thanks for opinions. Greetings Gasgeber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmanII Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 to cross the boarder you will need your passport, but on the trail you will need proof of insurance for liability and your sled (and your trail pass of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 also need registration and proof of ownership of sleds. ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Treats Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Ski, US citizens don't need passports as of yet, correct? what is the latest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathangarber Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 for now you need a state issued i.d. and proof of citizenship. ( birth certificate) they are saying you will need your passport by the summer of 08 , but i was told they will probably push it back until the first of 09. might not though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 from AAA travel. ski Beginning Jan. 31, just showing a driver's license will not be enough to enter the U.S. from Canada. U.S. citizens ages 19 and older must present documentation that proves both identity and citizenship, such as either a passport or government-issued photo identification and proof of citizenship (a birth certificate or other acceptable documents). Travelers who do not have the proper documents may be delayed as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers attempt to verify their identity and citizenship. Children ages 18 and younger need proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. The requirements also apply to Americans driving or sailing to and from Mexico, and to those traveling by sea to and from Bermuda and the Caribbean. These changes are significant as compared to the current and long-standing policy that allows CBP officers to accept oral declarations of citizenship from U.S. and Canadian citizens seeking entry into the United States through a land or sea border. Effective Jan. 31, 2008, oral declarations will not be accepted. Additional information is available on the CBP website. In More Passport News.... U.S. citizens may begin applying in advance for the new U.S. Passport Card beginning February 1, 2008. The U.S. Department of State expects cards will be available and mailed to applicants in spring 2008. The passport card will be valid for use at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The card may not be used to travel by air. Learn more about the Passport Cards on the State Department’s website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasgeber Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hallo, I would like to point to the pdf in my first post, I think that explains that quite will for US and Canadian citizens. Timo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmanII Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I spoke to a friend of mine who works for US customs in Detroit. He said if you are not a US citizen you MUST have a passport (such as Timo) he thought as early as the end of Feb. the passport thing might go into effect for everyone, but that is not set in stone. It is much easier if you do have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klotz Lake Camp Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 In case you missed all of that, being from Germany and having your own sled, you will need the following: 1. Your passport 2. Snowmobile Ownership/Registration 3. Proof of Insurance on Snowmobile 4. Direct and honest answers to the border patrol agent's questions - that's it. 5. It probably wouldn't hurt to have a valid drivers' license just in case (I'm sure you require those in Germany, eh?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 #4 = No sence of humor... (Especially the women!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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