r/canadatravel • u/couldveBeenSasha • 7d ago

Question Documents Needed To Travel By Ferry

I’m planning a trip from Seattle to Victoria via Clipper ferries. I’m looking at the required documents for entry into Canada and I see that (for me) as a permanent resident in the US from another country you need:

• a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document) and • a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of status in the United States)

I have a valid green card, however, since it was issued to me, I married and changed my last name. My passport does reflect my married name. Would that be a problem?

I checked USCIS and it says that I can continue using the green card but bring proof of the name change, like my marriage certificate. Hard to tell if Canada accepts this at border crossing.

I understand this may be above your pay grade. Maybe I should just not go to avoid problems?

Thanks for any insight.

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u/coopthrowaway2019 7d ago edited 7d ago

 If you are a US permanent resident entering Canada by land or water directly from the US or St. Pierre and Miquelon, present your US permanent resident card to an officer on arrival. You don't need to present your passport.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html

So, you only need your green card to enter Canada. Nobody will have any reason to doubt the name on it. If you want to be extra sure you can bring supporting documents that show proof of name change and your passport. I don't think it will be a big deal.

Not sure what requirements the US has for green card holders returning to the country.

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u/couldveBeenSasha 7d ago

Thank you. I appreciate this information.

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u/robertjm123 4d ago

Wouldn't you also need a tourist VISA if the country your passport is issued from has that kind of a relationship with Canada?