For the first time since March 2020, fully-vaccinated Canadians will be able to enter the United States by land or ferry for non-essential reasons when the border reopens on Nov. 8.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials urge travelers to have the appropriate documentation, such as a passport and proof of vaccination, as they cross into the U.S.

"These travelers will be required to attest to vaccination status and present proof of vaccination to a CBP officer upon request," said Matthew Davies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Paper and digital proof of vaccination will be acceptable. All vaccines approved by the FDA and the World Health Organization will be accepted. Children under 18 will not have to show proof of vaccination as long as they are with a fully vaccinated adult. 

Canadians entering the U.S. will not have to provide a negative COVID-19 test, however, they must show a negative test less than 72 hours old when they return to Canada as part of that country's policy. 

As far as the numbers of officers at the border, CBP officials say they're back to pre-pandemic levels.

"I want to reiterate here that border security remains our number one priority, and we continue to protect the American people from illicit activity while supporting our country's economic rebound from the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic," Davies said. 

CBP officials are also expecting increased wait times at the border. 

"There's a constant balance at our ports of entry between enforcement of the numerous laws that we enforce and facilitation of legitimate trade and travel,” Davies said. “We are using our staff appropriately to address that balance.”