Families wishing to visit Canada should
be aware that new federal regulations are pending to require citizens
of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to have a valid passport to
enter the United States by land and sea by June 1, 2009.
Until that time, if citizens of those countries do not have a valid
passport, they may present a birth certificate and government issued
photo ID (driver’s license) at the border. Already in effect as of
January 23, 2007 are federal regulations requiring these same citizens
to have a valid passport to enter the U.S. by air.
Due
to Niagara University’s proximity to Canada, you should be aware of
existing and proposed federal regulations prior to travel to Canada.
Students who wish to participate in events that are sometimes held in
Canada should be sure to have appropriate documentation to travel to
Canada and re-enter the U.S. Niagara University students are NOT
required to have a passport to attend Niagara University, unless they
are international students. For all others, the decision whether to
obtain a passport is up to the individual student. For more
information on the regulations known as the Western Hemisphere Travel
Initiative, refer to the U.S. Department of State Web site at www.state.gov/travelandbusiness.
