<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article or section appears to be slanted towards recent events . Please try to keep recent events in historical perspective and add more content related to non-recent events . (March 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> U.S. citizens and permanent residents entering Canada by land are required to possess the requisite documentation, and to meet other criteria before they are allowed entry into Canada . Consequently, travelers must also meet the requirements for re-entering the U.S. at the end of their visit . </P> <P> Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law . Visitors are required to have the necessary travel documentation and be in good health . If asked, they must satisfy an immigration officer of ties to their country of origin, such as a job, home, and family . They must also satisfy the officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit . Additionally, they must have sufficient money for their stay, and all items belonging to an individual, including the vehicle the individual may be traveling in, are subject to search by the CBSA . </P> <P> Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada must carry proof of both citizenship and identity . A valid U.S. passport or passport card is preferred, although a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, citizenship certificate, or another document proving U.S. nationality, together with a government - issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) are acceptable to establish identity and nationality . However, the documents required to return to the United States can be more restrictive (for example, a birth certificate and photo ID are insufficient)--see the section below on Return entry into the U.S. </P>

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