Canadian travelling to U.S. to cover a wedding. Any requirements?

[johnholler]

Anyone familiar with potential customs/visa/permit requirements?

I'm a Canadian citizen with a passport, working for myself.

I'm travelling to the U.S. by car to shoot for one day, with a good amount of gear for a paid job.

I simply got lost digging through all the info on the web! Couldn't find a straight answer that applied to my situation.

If anyone has any info, that'd be greatly appreciated!

[turbo212003]

I'm not sure about that but I would make sure your insurance covers shooting in the US.

[advaitin]

Last I heard, you can come earn money here, but if I or any my colleagues show up at your border with pro equipment, we have some hoops to jump through to prove we aren't going to take away a job from a Canadian.

Welcome to the US.

[5Dmaniac]

I'm pretty sure you need a work visa. I know when I traveled to Toronto for meetings at our local office, the custom guys always grilled me to make sure I didn;t come into the country to work for clients - it was ALWAYS hell to go through customs in Toronto. I would imagine that the US has the same requirements.

[advaitin]

I looked at the NAFTA requirements, photography is not one of the specified professions. I still suspect if you show up at the US border with your passport and a smile, you'll have the same difficulties as if you were going to see the other side of Niagra Falls.

[picturecrazy]

You'll also want a Y38 card to make coming back to canada easier. Otherwise, they might charge you duties and tax for all your gear.

[johnholler]

Thanks for all the replies, everyone.

Yeah, looks like I'd better get that Y38 card at very least.

I guess I'll keep digging though!

[kenwood33]

yes you will need a work visa for sure

[BCRose]

Make sure you drink twice as many beers because they are 90% water :)

[5Dmaniac]

bw!Make sure you drink twice as many beers because they are 90% water :)