Do I️ need a passport to go through the Canadian border if I’m on orders to Alaska?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:55:31 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2018 1:16 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 01:16:35 -0500

You can obtain the NAFTA passport!

Response by SPC Kevin Powell made Feb 12 at 2018 1:05 PM

SPC Kevin Powell — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:05:09 -0500

Yes, plus you also have to show orders

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Feb 12 at 2018 2:29 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:29:41 -0500

I'm assuming you're driving which would normally mean "yes." I'd be curious is there is any special DoD or State Dept. document you can get for these circumstances though.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Feb 13 at 2018 2:08 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:08:50 -0500

Or the passport card. It's actually because the US will require you to have it when you re-enter. Used to be your license was enough. But, did you know that there's ferry service between Seattle and AK? That might be fun to look into. CPL Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SPC David Willis made Feb 13 at 2018 2:19 PM

SPC David Willis — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:19:15 -0500

Bet you get hazard pay cuz of bears and stuff too!

Response by SSG Thomas Werstlein made Feb 13 at 2018 2:25 PM

SSG Thomas Werstlein — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:25:30 -0500

When I drove to FT Richardson back in '95 we only had to show military orders. But, you know, that was 23 years ago. When my wife and I went to Haliburton this past summer we needed passports but getting the visa stamp was optional. If you have time to get a passport I would recommend getting it.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 13 at 2018 3:05 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:05:54 -0500

No, but its a great secondary form of ID, and it is nice to have in case you do get a short or no notice opportunity to travel.

"U.S. military personnel can use an official military I.D. card to enter Canada at any port."
Its says essentially the same thing on US customs page, US Army Travel page and Canadian Customs

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2018 8:31 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:31:12 -0500

If you are driving you can have an enhanced drivers license but if you fly into and country you need a passport. Same with Mexico as well.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2018 2:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:15:58 -0500

No. Show them your orders and your leave form.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2018 5:38 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:38:33 -0500

No you don’t. If you are on orders that’s all they need to see. I drove from AK to NY and that’s all they required for me and my wife.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2018 1:08 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:08:12 -0500

Yes, as you are not stationed in Canada.

Response by MAJ Tex Hall made Mar 8 at 2018 8:50 PM

MAJ Tex Hall — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:50:22 -0500

Good to have the passport even if most have made it through without. You could get stopped anywhere in country (GREAT DRIVE TO Alaska!!!) and might get asked for it. NO pistols, and rifles must be on your orders.
Stop at Liard (SP?) Hotsprings on the way!