Before you make the trip to support U.S. Paralympic Athletes and National Teams at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, there is important information and documents that you need to take with you.

Passport

Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present their passport when entering Canada whether by traveling by air, land or sea.

Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate).  The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. See the Department of Homeland Security's Ready, Set.. Go! for more information on the changing travel requirements. 

Some countries require that a traveler's U.S. passport be valid at least six months or longer beyond the dates of the trip. 

It is important to renew or apply early for your passport because of significant delays in passport processing and also with the amount of other supporters planning on attending the Games.

•  APPLY FOR PASSPORT

Lost or Stolen Passport

In the event of a lost passport you should immediately contact the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver for assistance in getting a replacement.

U.S. Consulate General Vancouver
1075 West Pender Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2M6
Phone: 604.685.4311
Fax: 604.685.5285

To help the process in issuing a replacement, it is best to always have several color copies of your passport with you. It is also recommended that you leave a copy with a friend or family member in the United States in the event that your passport is stolen or lost.

• U.S. Department of State Lost Passport Instructions

VISA

A VISA is not required for U.S. citizens and permanent residents to enter Canada. For citizens, a passport needs to be presented. For permanent residents, a passport and green card need to be presented.

Entry into Canada

For more information about customs, duties and accessibility visit the link below.

•  Entry into Canada