Travel Documents

[Bonita Morena]

Hi Everyone
My friend and I are planning a trip to the DR in January, I have a canadian passport but she doesn't. Has anyone ever travelled with only their citizenship card and photo health card? The Dominican Consulate told me that she needed a driver's license and citizenship, the lady wasn't sure if the health card would be valid. If anyone knows or has travelled with only these two pieces of id I would really appreciate your input.
Thanks

[Jimmydr]

My friend brings his birth certificate only.

[AnnaC]

Originally Posted by Jimmydr

My friend brings his birth certificate only.

It depends where you were born.

If she was born in Canada then it will be fine or a citizenship card but do invest in a passport. It's worth the money and it's valid for 5 years.

[Jimmydr]

Originally Posted by Anna Coniglio

It depends where you were born.

If she was born in Canada then it will be fine or a citizenship card but do invest in a passport. It's worth the money and it's valid for 5 years.

US passports are good for 10 years?

[Bonita Morena]

My friend wasn't born in Canada...we aren't sure if the passport will be ready in time.

[AnnaC]

If your friend's citizenship card says "Canadian" It shouldn't be a problem. I'm assuming your friend is flying out of Canada, yes? It's the Canadians that won't let you back into Canada if you don't have a citizenship card.

Your travel agent should be able to provide that info.

I wanted to add this website for more info

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/passports-en.asp

[Ricardo900]

Originally Posted by Jimmydr

My friend brings his birth certificate only.

I just came back from the DR last week and the the ticket lady at American said after January 1st, I can no longer use my birth certificate.

[stallion]

Originally Posted by Ricardo900

I just came back from the DR last week and the the ticket lady at American said after January 1st, I can no longer use my birth certificate.

Thats unsual, the ticket counter lady does not work for foreign affairs to make that decision. As far as i know birth certificate with a valid is good since birth certificate does not have a photo on it.

[PPChica]

I've gone three times in the past three years and it's all you need.

[Malibook]

Originally Posted by PPChica

I've gone three times in the past three years and it's all you need.

Were you also travelling from Canada and not born in Canada.
This is significant according to Anna.

I can't see them making a big deal out of it and shipping him home.
Certainly nothing a few dollars can't fix.