westinghousesghost t1_iyd3vaa wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Dept. of Homeland Security specifically states REAL ID is not an acceptable document for crossing into Canada. (12th question in the FAQ list)

https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs

14th question says you still need a passport for international travel.

16th question lists states with Enhanced Drivers Licenses (which are acceptable for border crossings), and PA is not on the list.

syclopa t1_iyd51px wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:56 PM

A passport document is required for all international travel. You do have the option of obtaining a Passport Card for land/sea border crossings to Canada/mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. However, that card can't be used for air travel. Just keep your passport renewed.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html

OllieFromCairo t1_iyd8osx wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Important caveat--EDLs are acceptable documents for ENTERING the USA. You'd have to check with the Canadian government about whether you can enter Canada on an EDL. A number of private websites say you can, but the official English-language Canadian government website lists it as an option only for Canadian citizens. Oversight? Seems likely, but not guaranteed.