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grandlewis OP t1_j58d9l7 wrote

Reply to comment by lolokaydudewhatever in TIL Japan is considered the world's most powerful passport, with visa-free access to 193 countries. Singapore and South Korea are close behind with 192 countries. Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan are the least powerful, all with visa-free access to 30 or less countries. by grandlewis

That’s according to the BBC, who note that it’s fairly recent that Americans need a passport for Canada and Mexico.

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Lamacorn t1_j58hm5k wrote

That started in 2007! Time flies.

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grandlewis OP t1_j58mzp6 wrote

I think they changed the rules in the past year or two. If you have some version of drivers license - the enhanced security, which they’ve been saying will be required for domestic flights at some point soon - I think that’s good instead of a passport for Canada/Mexico.

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Lamacorn t1_j58q52a wrote

Nope.

From the DHS website:

> Q: Can I use my REAL ID card to cross the border into Canada and Mexico and for international travel?

> A: No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.

The real ID is required for domestic flights and if you don’t have it, then you can use a passport. The new requirements are actually stricter, not less.

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grandlewis OP t1_j59zl13 wrote

I am not sure what the exact difference between Real ID and Enhanced Drivers License is, but Enhanced will get you into Canada.

https://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/entering-canada

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Lamacorn t1_j5a8cw0 wrote

No idea . Lol. I got the upgraded ID that has to be verified with your address and whatnot, as well as a passport and whenever I go to MX they always ask for passport. Maybe it’s a Canada thing only.

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