There are lots of steps to planning out a fly fishing trip abroad. This one may seem like a no-brainer, but I'll make it really clear: if you wish to go fishing in another country, you require a passport.
Note #1: Canadians - The USA is another country. You need a passport.
Note #2: Americans - Canada is another country. You need a passport.
Getting your passport can be a time-consuming bore, but once you have it, it's yours. And if you're the procrastinating type, getting your passport can be an important first step.
Passports are valid for five years in Canada and ten years in the United States. American applicants can expect to pay roughly $165 in passport fees, while Canadians it will cost $87 for the passport. Don't forget to budget in passport photos, which can cost an additional twenty dollars or so.
However, the application and processing time can take anywhere between 4-12 weeks. Unless you wish to pay a fee for rush service, it's good to plan ahead. So, again, getting your passport is a great way to get started in becoming a Traveling Angler.
Applications in Canada can be picked up at any CanadaPost office or online; American residents can get application forms by clicking here.
For more information on Canadian Passports, click over to Passport Canada.
For more information on American passports, click over to the US Department of State.
Happy trails.
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Traveling Angler Tuesdays is a new feature for mattrevors.com, launched June 26th, 2012. It's mission is to prove the concept of fly fishing travel abroad is not just the realm of old rich dudes and magazine writers & photographers. Keep checking back regularly as I share tips & tricks to get you to fly fishing locales you dream of going to. - Mat
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