Border Info
Border Info
ABOUT BLAINE BORDER CROSSINGS
The City of Blaine sits on the international border to British Columbia, Canada. Blaine has two border crossings. The Douglas crossing also know as the Peace Arch crossing is the busiest crossing between Washington state and British Columbia, Canada. The Pacific Highway crossing also known as the Truck Crossing (SR-543), sits just east of the Peace Arch crossing. There is also a border crossing from British Columbia in to Point Roberts known as the Boundary Bay Crossing.
AT A GLIMPSE – BORDER TRAFFIC
Northbound Border
Southbound Border
Helpful Contact Information:
Contact numbers to help crossing the US/Canada border!
Canada Border Services Agency:
In Canada call: 800-461-9999 “0”
Outside of Canada: 204-983-3500 “0”
US Customs in Blaine, WA – Border Protection: 360-332-8511
Canada Border Services Agency Information for Travelers
Entering the CANADA - What is Needed
• Canadian Passport
• Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, FAST or SENTRI)
• Enhanced Driver’s License (issued by British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec only)
• Enhanced Learner’s Permit, or Enhanced State ID card
• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
• Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, FAST or SENTRI)
• Enhanced Driver’s License (issued by British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec only)
• Enhanced Learner’s Permit, or Enhanced State ID card
• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
US aliens are required to bring an Alien Registration Receipt Card as proof of residence. Naturalized citizens should bring their naturalization paperwork. A rule of thumb is bring as much identification as possible, the last thing you want is to get stuck at a border crossing because you didn’t bring enough ID.
You will be denied entry into Canada if you have any felony convictions, DUI charges, and other major crimes. Minor traffic violations such as speeding, parking, tailgating, etc., don’t count. Also, have your car registration ready if asked.
Entering the UNITED STATES - What is Needed
Currently, everyone from every country that comes to Canada by air, land and sea requires one of the following:
• United States Passport
• United States Passport REAL ID Card
• Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, FAST or SENTRI)
• Enhanced Driver’s License (issued by Washington State, Minnesota, Michigan, New York and Vermont only)
• Enhanced Learner’s Permit, or Enhanced State ID card (Temporary enhanced driver’s licenses/learner’s permits/state or provincial ID cards are not accepted. The traveler must have the permanent license/permit/card.)
• Military ID with Military orders
• Form I-872, American Indian Card
PLEASE NOTE: An ID and birth certificate will allow most Americans to travel into Canada, BUT they alone are not good enough to get them back to the United States. Entry in to the United States requires a valid passport. American’s should take all of their ID’s with them including passport to guarantee re-entry back into the United States. Expect car searches as they have become the norm.
Traveling with Children
If you are traveling with children and crossing the border into Canada or the USA, you should:
Children (15 years & younger)*
• Proof of Citizenship (copy of Birth Certificate or Naturalization Card)
• Enhanced Goverment-issued Photo ID
• Passport
• Divorced parents who share custody of their children should carry copies of the legal custody documents.
* If one or both parents are not accompanying the child, bring a letter from any parent or legal guardian not present giving permission to cross the border.
Under no circumstances may a child 15 or younger (an unaccompanied minor) cross the border alone.
Dealing with Currency
All physical importations and exportations of currency and monetary instruments equal to or greater than CAN$10,000 or US$10,000 must be reported to Customs.
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