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Travel and identification documents for entering Canada

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Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children or minors travelling with you. You must be able to confirm your legal right or authorization to enter Canada at the border.

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Planning travel to Canada? Visit COVID-19 : Entering Canada requirements checklist for information about quarantine and your admissibility to Canada.

Carry a valid Canadian passport for all visits abroad, including visits to the United States (U.S.). It is the only universally accepted identification document, and it proves that you have a right to return to Canada.

Acceptable documents to denote identity and citizenship

Other acceptable documents for establishing canadian citizenship, other acceptable documents to support identity, acceptable documents for establishing registered indian status and identity.

Upon arrival at a Canadian port of entry, travellers must satisfy a CBSA border services officer (BSO) that they meet the requirements for entry into Canada. For Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons registered under the Indian Act, this can be done through questioning and through verifying documentation such as a:

• Canadian passport
• Canadian birth certificate
• permanent residence card
• citizenship card
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card or valid Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) card

If you do not have a passport, and are returning to Canada, the following documents can denote identity and citizenship :

• NEXUS card, held by a Canadian citizen, when entering Canada by air (when coming from the U.S.), land, or marine modes
• FAST card (Free and Secure Trade), issued to a Canadian citizen (when arriving by land or marine modes only)
• Canadian emergency travel document
• Canadian temporary passport
• Certificate of Canadian citizenship (issued from 1954 to present)
• Enhanced driver's license issued by a Canadian province or territory
• Enhanced identification/photo card issued by a Canadian province or territory

Permanent residents of Canada who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence , and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.

The following documents may be used to establish Canadian citizenship . Upon presentation by travellers, the documents should be supported by other government issued photo identification:

• Certificate of Canadian citizenship (large form issued between January 1, 1947, to February 14, 1977)
• Certificate of retention (issued between January 1, 1947, and February 14, 1977)
• Certificate of naturalization (issued before January 1, 1947)
• Registration of birth abroad certificate (issued between January 1, 1947, and February 14, 1977, by Canadian citizenship authorities)
• Provincial or territorial birth certificate (individuals born in Canada)

The following documents may be used to establish your identity :

• CANPASS card (air, corporate air, private air, remote area border crossing), held by a Canadian citizen
• Commercial driver registration program card, held by a Canadian citizen
• Provincial and territorial driver's license
• Employment or student card with photo and signature
• Provincial health insurance card
• Provincial identity card
• Canadian Forces identification
• Police identification
• Firearms acquisition certificate
• Credit card
• Vehicle insurance certificate
• Vehicle registration

Every person registered under the Indian Act can enter and remain in Canada by right as per subsection A19(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act . The Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS), more commonly referred to as the Status card, is an identity document issued by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada confirming that the cardholder is registered as a Status Indian under the Indian Act .

Note: The Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) was replaced by the SCIS in 2009. Existing versions of the CIS will remain valid until their renewal date.

If you plan to travel to or transit through the U.S., we encourage you to visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for information concerning the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the U.S.

For information on Canada-U.S. border-crossing issues, visit Crossing the Canada-U.S. border with a status card .

When travelling with a minor, you should:

• carry copies of any legal custody documents, such as custody rights, if applicable
• arrive at the border in the same vehicle as the minor
• you share custody of the minor and the other parent or legal guardian is not travelling with you
• you are not the parent or legal guardian of the minor

A consent letter must include the custodial parents' or legal guardians':

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Border services officers are always watching for missing children and may ask questions about any minors travelling with you.

To avoid delays, have your consent letter notarized to support its authenticity. For more information on consent letters and to download an interactive form, visit Recommended consent letter for children travelling abroad .

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All international travellers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally-accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.

International transport companies, such as airlines, must make sure that travellers have proper, valid travel documents. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be delayed or refused entry into Canada . What you need will depend on where you are from, how you are travelling, and what documents you are travelling with. Consult entry requirements by country .

When you enter Canada, a border services officer will ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if you are arriving from a country for which one is required. Visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website to learn more about what travel documents are required.

Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS program may present their membership card as proof of identification and as a document that denotes citizenship, when arriving by air (when coming from the U.S.), land, or marine modes.

Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the FAST program may use their cards as proof of identity when arriving by land and marine modes only.

Permanent residents of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence , and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.

All visitors arriving from or transiting through the U.S. are encouraged to visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for information concerning the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the U.S.

Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorization ( eTA ) to fly to or transit through Canada.

Exceptions, or visa and eTA-exempt foreign nationals, include:

• U.S. citizens
• U.S Lawful Permanent Residents
• travellers with a valid Canadian visa
• Other exceptions

Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents do not need to apply for an eTA.

Foreign nationals from select visa-required countries may also travel to or through Canada by air using an eTA , if eligible .

Be prepared: Apply for an eTA before you book your flight to Canada. Most applicants get approved within minutes. However, some applications can take several days to process so don’t wait until the last minute.

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• Dual citizens
• Canadian permanent residents
• Lawful permanent residents of the U.S.

Travellers who apply for an eTA are advised to be cautious in all dealings with companies that claim to offer help in getting an eTA. These companies are not operating on behalf of the Government of Canada. Many have established websites that charge a fee to provide information and submit eTA applications.

This Government of Canada website is the official place to apply for an Electronic Travel Application .

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Please note that we’ve made some changes to the Web form.

As of November 14, 2023, when choosing to upload documents for some types of applications/enquiries, the free text box will no longer appear. If you need to provide additional information about the documents being submitted, please upload a letter of explanation with the documents.

If you want to ask general or case-specific questions about the application after uploading the documents, we invite you to submit a new IRCC Web form.

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• online application reference number, if you have one;
• telephone number. If you have more than one contact number, please provide them all;
• screenshot(s), if possible.

Please select the name of the application that you have applied for. You must have already submitted the application in order to send your enquiry.

You will receive a confirmation by email as soon as the documents have been added to the file. If you need to provide additional information about the documents you are submitting, please upload a letter of explanation with the documents.

If you also want to ask general or case-specific questions about the application, we invite you to submit a new IRCC Web form .

Dependent child must be 19 or 20 or 21 years of age.

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Your message must be in English or French, Canada's official languages. (Please limit the text to 1500 characters).

Note: If you are submitting an address change, include your new address (street name, street number, city, province, postal code and country). If you are submitting a change in email address, include and specify your old email address and your new email address.

A family name is a last name. A last name is also referred to as a surname.

For example: If a person's name is Mark Paul Jenkins, his last name is Jenkins. Family name as per your current passport/travel document.

A given name is the name(s) given to a person at birth and by which that person is most commonly referred to. A person's given name includes his or her first name and middle name.

For example: If a person's name is Mark Paul Jenkins, his given name is Mark Paul. Given name as per your current passport/travel document. If you do not have a given name you may enter N/A in the Given name field.

This is the day that you indicated when you were born on your application to IRCC.

If you do not know your date of birth, you may have entered the date that appears on your passport, travel document or identity document. If your date of birth has only the year (e.g. 1985/**/**), you may select January for the Month and 01 for the day.

This is where you were born. It is the country you have entered on your application to IRCC.

A Client ID Number, also referred to as a Unique Client Identifier Number (UCI), can be found on any official document issued by an IRCC office, Case Processing Centre or a Canadian visa office outside Canada.

A person who has never dealt with IRCC before will not have a UCI. If you do not have a UCI, leave the field blank.

If adding a dependent child, please input the Principal Applicant’s (i.e. the parent’s) “Client ID number”, also known as unique client identifier (UCI).

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If adding a dependent child, please input the Principal Applicant’s (i.e. the parent’s) “Application ID number”.

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Travelling with a permanent resident card

The Permanent Resident Card is the official proof of your status as a permanent resident in Canada .

This wallet-sized plastic card is used by all permanent residents of Canada seeking to re-enter Canada on a commercial carrier (airplane, boat, train or bus). If you leave the country, you are expected to have this card when you return to Canada.

Check the expiry date of your Permanent Resident Card before you plan to travel outside Canada.

Most Permanent Resident Cards expire every five years, while some expire after one year. Check the expiry date and apply for a new one well before you plan to travel outside Canada.

Who can apply

You can apply for a Permanent Resident Card if you:

• Have permanent resident status
• Are physically present in Canada
• Are not a Canadian citizen  
• Are not under an effective removal order
•  Have not been convicted of an offense related to the misuse of a Permanent Resident Card

If you become a Canadian citizen, you do not need a Permanent Resident Card.

How to apply

The information on this page is for you if:

• You need to apply for your first Permanent Resident Card  (see “Arriving” section below)
• You need to replace an expired (or due to expire), lost, stolen, or damaged Permanent Resident Card
• You require urgent processing of your Permanent Resident Card application

You will need to gather certain documents in order to apply for a Permanent Resident Card. Collect these documents as early as possible, especially if you plan to travel soon.

If you are outside of Canada without a valid Permanent Resident Card, you will need a Travel document to return to Canada.

If you are a new permanent resident, you will automatically receive your Permanent Resident Card by mail after you arrive in Canada as part of the immigration process. You do not need to apply for a Permanent Resident Card.

If you did not provide a mailing address when you were granted permanent resident status , or you have since moved, please update your mailing address .

You have 180 days to provide your new mailing address from the date you were granted permanent resident status.

If you do not provide a mailing address within the 180 days, you will not receive your Permanent Resident Card. You will then need to send Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) an application for a Permanent Resident Card and pay a fee of Can$50.

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Pay for an official passport for representatives of the Government of Canada and people travelling on Government of Canada-related business, as well as the foreign visa facilitation service for official travel.

Temporary passports and emergency travel documents outside Canada

Pay for temporary passports and emergency travel documents issued outside of Canada. Only pay these fees if a Government of Canada consulate or embassy has told you to.

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Pay for certificates of identity and refugee travel documents.

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I am a refugee and I need to travel outside Canada. What documents do I need to travel?

You need to get a Refugee Travel Document from Passport Canada . It is recognized in all countries as a valid travel document. However, you cannot use it to travel to the country that you are a citizen of or the country of claimed persecution.

If you are a:

• Convention refugee , or
• person in need of protection,

you will need a Refugee Travel Document.

To apply, you will need to give Passport Canada proof of your status in Canada. You will need either:

• a letter from the Immigration and Refugee Board ( IRB );
• a confirmation of permanent residence; or
• a Verification of Status ( VOS ) document .

If you are a Convention refugee, you should have a letter from the IRB . If you need to replace a lost letter, please contact the IRB .

If you are a protected person who was selected overseas and resettled as a refugee in Canada, you should have either a Confirmation of Permanent Residence document, or a Permanent Resident Card. If you need to replace an expired, lost or stolen Permanent Resident Card, you can apply for a new one .

If you are a protected person with a positive Pre-Removal Risk Assessment ( PRRA ) decision, you should have a VOS . If your PRRA result was before December 17, 2012, and you did not get a VOS , or if you lost it, you can apply for a new one .

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Renewing Canadian Refugee Travel Document

• Thread starter letsgocarl
• Start date Jan 13, 2018

Hi, I am currently holding a PR but my Canadian refugee travel document (blue travel document) is about to be expired because I got this document before I became a PR so it only had a two-year validity. Can you please let me know what the renewing procedure and the required documents are? I can't seem to be able to find it anywhere. Do I need to submit a brand new application to get a brand new travel document? I have a US visa issued on my current travel document and I want to keep it. Thank you so much!  

You can't get a RTD. You are now a PR so you have to use your PR card for travel now.  

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letsgocarl said: Hi, I am currently holding a PR but my Canadian refugee travel document (blue travel document) is about to be expired because I got this document before I became a PR so it only had a two-year validity. Can you please let me know what the renewing procedure and the required documents are? I can't seem to be able to find it anywhere. Do I need to submit a brand new application to get a brand new travel document? I have a US visa issued on my current travel document and I want to keep it. Thank you so much! Click to expand...

canuck78 said: You can't get a RTD. You are now a PR so you have to use your PR card for travel now. Click to expand...

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as a PR you will get the "certificate of identity". RTD is for refugee without PR.  

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Why couldn't you find it online? If you had difficulties finding the application, you might need help to fill and submit it. Let me know if you have any questions. I did a quick search and here it is: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/passport/forms/pdf/pptc190.pdf Fill, get the documents, sign, and mail it in or if you are close to Gatineau / Ottawa just go in person. Good luck.  

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captains said: as a PR you will get the "certificate of identity". RTD is for refugee without PR. Click to expand...

Hello sir I have just filled an application as an refugee But my hearing date is after 1.5 year I need to travel outside Canada urgently They took my passport. How can i do that now Is there any way ??  

manpreetsingh94644 said: Hello sir I have just filled an application as an refugee But my hearing date is after 1.5 year I need to travel outside Canada urgently They took my passport. How can i do that now Is there any way ?? Click to expand...

Preet31 said: Hello Manpreet, Sorry to say but a refugee claimant can only be eligible to travel outside of Canada ,after their hearing and when they got their case accepted. Thank you Click to expand...

manpreetsingh94644 said: But i got letter from immigration department in letter they are saying that your hearing date is postponed for administrative reasons. Do you have any idea what would be my next date ? Or there any chance to get a hearing date sooner ? Click to expand...

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Im new here hoping to get answers regarding travel documents renewal I have a valid travel document which will expire in sometime in march. I bought a ticket to travel in dec which i need to apply for a visa but i couldnt send in my travel document cuz is not valid for 6months. I also find out my PR Card has expired which i spent in few weeks ago for renewal. To apply for traveling document renewal I will have to have a valid PR. So what i did was to send in application for travel document with my expired PR card, Recipt for pr renewal fee and a letter to explain my situation. Just wondering if they will go ahead and process my Travel document????  

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How to Expedite Your Passport After Applying

Need to expedite your passport application after you’ve already sent it in? Here’s what you should do.

While the Earth is home to just over 190 UN-recognized countries, each one is united through the use of one particular type of document: the passport, a pocket-sized booklet that allows holders to move beyond their own nation’s borders and explore far-reaching corners of the globe. For U.S. citizens, the document is an instrumental part of international travel plans, serving as a crucial transit tool whether they’re jetting off to New Zealand or just hopping across the border to Canada — so what happens if you need to expedite your passport after applying?

Whether you need to renew your passport or you’re finally taking the plunge into first-time passport ownership, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know to speed up the process once you’ve already submitted your passport application. 

There are private courier companies that claim to provide expedited passport services for a fee, but the U.S. Department of State says that using one of these services will not get you your passport faster than applying at one of their passport agencies. 

How to Apply for a New Passport or Renew Your Current Passport 

Never applied for a passport before? There’s no need to worry — the process is relatively painless. For adult U.S. citizens applying for their first passport, the journey typically begins with the completion of a DS-11 form, a document that can be accessed through the U.S. Department of State website . Once filled out, applicants can assess their total cost using the page’s handy calculator , then fill out a check or money order (as many passport acceptance facilities won’t take cash or card).

Next, applicants must obtain proof of U.S. citizenship (options range from a birth certificate to a certificate of naturalization) as well as a photocopy of the document, a valid ID and photocopy of said ID, and a photo that adheres to U.S. Department of State passport photo requirements . Once all the above documents have been compiled, applicants can search for a passport acceptance facility through the bureau’s online portal , then schedule an appointment to submit their application. Unfortunately, first-time passport applications can’t be processed by mail, so an in-person appointment (typically at a local post office) is necessary to obtain your document.

On the other hand, those with passports nearing their expiration date (side note: most countries require visitors’ passports to be at least six months away from expiration in order to enter) or running out of stamp space can enter a much more hassle-free process for passport renewal. If eligible for renewal by mail, applicants can compile a filled-out DS-82 form, their current passport, any necessary name change documents, an acceptable photo, and a check or money order, then drop their application in the mail for processing.

How to Get a Passport Quickly

Travel plans can change in an instant, and if you suddenly have an international voyage in the works and no valid passport to call your own, there may still be hope on the horizon. The U.S. Department of State works in tandem with multiple passport agencies and centers, each one designed to receive patrons who have urgent travel plans in the next 14 calendar days.

Travelers can contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 to make an appointment, with both Life-or-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service options available depending on the circumstances. Once contacted, the center will work with eligible callers to set up the soonest available appointment in a nearby office. Note that walk-ins are strictly forbidden, so all travelers will need to call the above number in order to properly facilitate an appointment.

Related: How to Get a New Passport as Quickly as Possible

If you’re eagerly awaiting your passport and need to make a last-minute trip, you’ll need to call the National Passport Information Center at the number given above and request a change from routine to expedited processing. Following the phone call, travelers will receive information via email about how to pay the $60 processing fee that’s required for making the change. To speed up the process even further, applicants can also pay a $19.53 fee for 1-2 day delivery of the passport once it’s been printed by the office.

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Need to change your tax return? You can do it online!

May 2, 2024

Ottawa, Ontario

Canada Revenue Agency

Filing your income tax and benefit return each year is what you need to do to receive any benefit and credit payments you're entitled to. Sometimes after you file, you realize you made a mistake or forgot to include something important. If this happens to you, don’t worry. It’s easy to change your tax return.

If you need to change your tax return , you can do so after filing. Once you have your notice of assessment (NOA), you can make a change. For faster service, submit your change request online.

Request a change online for faster service

Do you want to get your notice of reassessment (NOR) and any refund you may be owed faster? Then submit a change request with our online services that are easy-to-use and secure. Online requests are typically processed within two weeks . On the other hand, it can take eight weeks or more to process a paper request.

One option is to use Change my return in My Account . This secure service allows you to request changes for the 10 previous calendar years. It also includes features that guide you through common changes, such as adding tax information slips and claiming the disability tax credit.

If you filed your tax return with NETFILE-certified software , you can use ReFILE . With this service, you’ll be able to request changes to your 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 tax returns. To help you through the process, you’ll receive notifications when additional information is needed, errors are detected, or supporting documents are needed to finalize your request.

Don’t wait longer for your NOR or any refund you may be owed. Get them faster by submitting your change request online!

ReFILE for EFILE service providers

If you’re an EFILE service provider and your client needs to change their return, you may be able to use ReFILE. With ReFILE, you’ll be able to request changes for 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 tax returns.

If you have questions about the functionality available in your software package, contact your software provider.

After your request is reviewed

After the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has reviewed your request, you will get a NOR, indicating the changes made to your tax return or a letter explaining why the CRA did not make the changes you requested.

Your entitlement to benefits and credits may be revised at a later date. In this case, a notice of redetermination will be sent to you under separate cover.

Keep all receipts and documents for at least six years after you file your tax return, as the CRA may request a review. The CRA may ask for documents other than official receipts. This could include cancelled cheques or bank statements, or proof of any deduction or credit that you claimed. You should also keep a copy of your tax return, the related NOA, and any NOR.

Still haven’t filed? Here’s why you should

Although the deadline for most Canadians to file their 2023 tax returns has passed, you should still file if you haven’t yet. By filing a tax return, we can determine your eligibility to receive benefit and credit payments, such as the:

• Canada child benefit
• Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit
• Canada Carbon Rebate (for some provinces)
• Disability tax credit

There are also provincial or territorial payments that you may be entitled to. In addition, you could end up being owed a tax refund . This is an amount the CRA owes you after it assesses your tax return, which means more money in your pocket.

If you file your tax return late, you will be charged a late-filing penalty if you have a balance owing. If you haven’t already paid your taxes, you will be charged interest on any balance owing.

What to do if you can’t pay your tax debt

If you can’t pay your entire tax debt right away, you may be able to set up a payment arrangement to pay it over time. Also, if events beyond your control prevented you from meeting your tax obligations, the CRA may grant relief from penalties and interest .

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