If you are a US citizen, you must carry proof of citizenship such as a: passport. birth certificate. certificate of citizenship or naturalization.
What is a consent letter? A consent letter says the other parent of the child agrees to you travelling with the child on specific dates to a specific location. A consent letter is not required in Canada but it can make travelling with children much easier.
You may have to present proof of age like a birth certificate for any children under the age of 18. Families with children under 2 years old can ask to board early at the gate. Only 1 carry-on diaper bag per child is allowed.
For U.S. citizens, a passport or visa is not required. Instead, a birth certificate and one photo identification card may be used; however, a photo identification card by itself is not enough. For permanent residents of the United States, “Green Cards” may be used in lieu of their passports.
For travellers younger than 18, an original birth certificate or non-government issued ID (e.g. a student card) is suggested but not mandatory, unless our Unaccompanied Minor Service is used. Fishing, hunting and boating licenses are no longer accepted as identification for domestic flights.
Under 16 US and CAD children can travel by land with a original or notarized birth certificate.
A letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both custodial parents. The letter should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult with my permission."
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.
Canadian citizens aged 15 years and under entering the United States by land or water require one of the following documents: a passport. an original or a copy of a birth certificate. an original Canadian citizenship certificate.
US citizens If you are a US citizen, you must carry proof of citizenship such as a: passport. birth certificate. certificate of citizenship or naturalization.