Passport book vs Passport card
For going through Canada on the way to AK is there any advantage of getting a passport Book vs the cheaper passport card?
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DrewE wrote:
For land border crossing there is no advantage or disadvantage. If for some reason you had to fly back from Canada, having the book would make things a whole lot easier. If you think you may travel overseas to some other country than Canada or Mexico in the next several years it would be a little cheaper overall to get the book now rather than having to "upgrade."
If you live in one of the few states that issue them, getting an enhanced driver's license is probably the least expensive way to get travel documentation for going to Canada.
Above is absolutely correct. If you were in Canada and had an emergency that forced you to fly back to USA, the book would make the process easier.
The cost of the card is around $50 and it is valid for 10 years. The book is around $110 and it is valid for 10 years (these prices quoted from 2006 and may be off a little).
Lakeside
