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02/16/2017 10:40PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
In the past, I had the passport book. This time, I am getting the plastic card for $30.00 instead of paying I think the $115 dollars for the book.

I don't plan to fly overseas so I see no reason to get the regular passport.
 
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billconner
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02/17/2017 07:45AM  
I get both. Instant backup.
02/17/2017 10:22AM  
i have both, somewhere.
stevedug
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02/17/2017 11:03AM  
the card is pretty darned easy if you are just going to Canada.
02/17/2017 11:49AM  
I just got the card to drive through Canada.
schweady
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02/17/2017 02:42PM  
Always the book. My wife retires next year and that will signal some European checklist items.
saltdog
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02/18/2017 07:03AM  
I got the card for convenience going to Canada and the book in case I go somewhere else with my wife.
Savage Voyageur
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02/18/2017 04:31PM  
Get both if traveling internationally because it is a backup and I think they attach any entry visas electronically to the card. If only going to Canada I would only get a plastic card.
02/18/2017 07:23PM  
I too have both. I go to Canada by vehicle 2 to 3 times per year and the card is very convenient. It goes in the wallet next to my drivers license.
02/25/2017 11:04PM  
If you are just doing the card why don't you just get the MN enhanced drivers license. It is cheaper if you factor in the price of the DL too and does the same thing as the passport card.

I did both, needed the passport, sister used to live in the UAE but the passport card was only 20 bucks more to get at the same time---definitely worth that for the convenience, bit now that they have the enhanced DL I'll probably opt for that.

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02/26/2017 08:04AM  
They don't have the enhanced license available yet in my home town.
mapsguy1955
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02/28/2017 01:22PM  
I read you don't need a passport to go to Canada, just that it makes it easier... Does anyone have any experience with that?
billconner
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02/28/2017 07:06PM  
quote mapsguy1955: "I read you don't need a passport to go to Canada, just that it makes it easier... Does anyone have any experience with that?
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I believe that is true. But I'm pretty sure you need it to get back into US.
02/28/2017 07:48PM  
quote billconner: "
quote mapsguy1955: "I read you don't need a passport to go to Canada, just that it makes it easier... Does anyone have any experience with that?
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I believe that is true. But I'm pretty sure you need it to get back into US. "


You do for sure need it to get back.
02/28/2017 07:57PM  
quote billconner: "I get both. Instant backup."


I do too for the same reason.
02/28/2017 08:22PM  
quote mapsguy1955: "I read you don't need a passport to go to Canada, just that it makes it easier... Does anyone have any experience with that?
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I go into Canada several times annually and the Canadians always ask for one. As l recall, they may be scanning them just as is done by US authorities. I am told they have instant access to data bases shared with the US. They often comment almost immediately on how often we come to Canada. So I would not go without mine even if you didn't need it to return.
02/28/2017 08:36PM  
quote deerfoot: "
quote mapsguy1955: "I read you don't need a passport to go to Canada, just that it makes it easier... Does anyone have any experience with that?
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I go into Canada several times annually and the Canadians always ask for one. As l recall, they may be scanning them just as is done by US authorities. I am told they have instant access to data bases shared with the US. They often comment almost immediately on how often we come to Canada. So I would not go without mine even if you didn't need it to return."


Also you need the RABC for Quetico.
billconner
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03/01/2017 04:32AM  
quote Pinetree: "
quote deerfoot: "
quote mapsguy1955: "I read you don't need a passport to go to Canada, just that it makes it easier... Does anyone have any experience with that?
"

I go into Canada several times annually and the Canadians always ask for one. As l recall, they may be scanning them just as is done by US authorities. I am told they have instant access to data bases shared with the US. They often comment almost immediately on how often we come to Canada. So I would not go without mine even if you didn't need it to return."



Also you need the RABC for Quetico."


You actually need an RABC to cross the border into Canada remotely, whether Quetico or otherwise, and of course you don't need it for Quetico if you cross the border at a manned station.
missmolly
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03/01/2017 09:52AM  
I also have both. The passcard is always in my wallet and it's nice to have a second photo ID. The book gets me overseas, natch.
03/01/2017 05:27PM  
I didn't even know they did cards. Glad to know the option as I am just about to go through the process of renewing, though I'll almost certainly stick with the book since i've got a nice leather holder from Duluth Pack.
ObiWenonahKenobi
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04/04/2017 03:43PM  
I got both.
I use the card when canoeing in Canada.
It's waterproof!
GraniteCliffs
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04/04/2017 09:03PM  
I am cheap so only pay for a book for Canada and any international travel. I keep the book triple water proof lining in a water proof Seal Line pack with my RABC, credit card, etc. Would sure hate to lose that bag.
And to repeat, yes, you do need it to return to the US at a border crossing and you should have it when re-entering the US remotely since you are supposed to check in.
 
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