INTERNATIONAL
travel
EXPERIENCE ANOTHER
country
WHILE IN THE AREA
Warroad offers a 24-hour border crossing just 6 miles north on Hwy 313. The Warroad port of entry allows one to travel to Canada and experience another country while in the area.
US - CANADA BORDER CROSSING INFORMATION
On June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, will be required to present one of the travel documents listed below. Many of these documents are already available, and obtaining one now will ensure that you are ready on June 1, 2009, when they will be required.
Before you plan to travel, check to see if you qualify as fully vaccinated, and learn about the mandatory requirements to enter or return to Canada such as having a valid pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test result and submitting your mandatory information into ArriveCAN, including your proof of vaccination. Antigen tests, often called “rapid tests” are not accepted.
U.S. PASSPORT
This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person’s identity and nationality. It is accepted for travel by air, land and sea.
U.S. PASSPORT CARD
This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.
ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENSE (EDL)
Several states and Canadian provinces/territories are issuing this driver’s license or identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea.
TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAM CARDS - NEXUS, SENTRI OR FAST
Enrollment cards can speed your entry into the U.S. and are issued only to pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The cards are valid for use at land or sea; the NEXUS card can be used in airports with a NEXUS kiosk.
The Warroad port of entry processes Global Entry and NEXUS applicants, both are trusted traveler programs sponsored by Customs and Border Protection. Additional information about Global Entry and NEXUS can be found at www.globalentry.gov or www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus
The NEXUS program is $50 & good for 5 years. Global Entry is $100 and good for 5 years as well. Both programs can be used while crossing the border into Canada by land. Applicants apply on line and after getting conditionally approved they can schedule the interview at the Warroad Port of Entry.
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Note: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 16 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.
Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 19 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory and traveling with a school group, religious group, social or cultural organization, or sports team, may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.
The group should be prepared to present a letter on organizational letterhead with the following information:
• The name of the group and supervising adult;
• A list of the children on the trip, and the primary address, phone number, date of birth, place of birth, and name of at least one parent or legal guardian for each child; and
• A written and signed statement of the supervising adult certifying that he or she has obtained parental or legal guardian consent for each participating child.
PASSPORT FEES
“http://travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_5079.html”
New Passport Fees – Effective July 13
New passport fees for the U.S. Passport Book, the U.S. Passport Card, and other passport services will be in effect on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
The schedule of new fees for passport application services is as follows:
Visit cbp.gov for updates on travel documents and official information.
Border Patrol Immigration & Naturalization: 218-386-1676
US Customs: 218-386-2796