International border crossing

Quick tips

Check the latest travel advisories from the US State Department or Immigration Canada to avoid delays
Arrive at least one hour early to the station
Make sure you comply with all visa and entry requirements from the United States and Canada

Accepted identification documents

Passport or passport card
Trusted traveler card (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
RealId/enhanced driver license
Merchant mariner document
Military Id (must be accompanied by orders)
American Indian card (form I-872)
INAC card
Permanent resident card (form I-551)
Re-entry permit
Refugee permit

Additional documents for minors

For border crossing purposes, a minor is anyone under the age of 16. If traveling with an organized group, such as a school trip, a minor is anyone under the age of 19. Per Amtrak policy, children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult when traveling internationally.

Birth certificate
Consular report of birth abroad
Naturalization certificate
Canadian citizenship certificate card

Additional documents for Amish/Mennonite Old Order

Members of the Amish or Mennonite Old Order communities must furnish both:

Copy of birth certificate
Signed copy of Social Security/Medicare waiver (IRS form 4029)

Additional resources

Canada

www.canadainternational.gc.ca | 1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232)

United States

www.travel.state.gov | 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636)