Entry rules have changed. Find out if they apply to you.Find out if you need a visa
New entry requirement now in effect: visa-exempt foreign nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens, and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for an eTA.
Important: If you are stateless or if you are travelling with a travel document issued to non-citizens, such as an alien passport or a refugee travel document, you need to apply for a visa to visit or transit through Canada.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
The Government of Canada’s official website to apply for an eTA. It only costs $7 CAD. Most eTA applications are approved within minutes of applying.
New entry requirement now in effect: visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to, or transit through a Canadian airport, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for an eTA.
Visa-exempt travellers do not need an eTA when entering Canada by land (e.g. car or bus) or sea (e.g. cruise ship).
An eTA can be valid for up to five years or until your passport expires. If you get a new passport, you will need to get a new eTA. With a valid eTA you can travel to Canada as often as you want for short stays (normally for up to six months at a time).
Apply for a passport – adult in Canada
To apply for a passport, you must be a Canadian citizen and 16 years of age and over. Before you apply, answer a few questions or read the eligibility requirements to find out if you’re eligible to apply for a new passport or to renew your actual passport.
It’s important to know your travel date. If you are not traveling in the next month or so, you can submit your application by mail or visit one of the Passport offices, Service Canada or Canada Post receiving agent locations. If you need your passport within the next 20 days, you need to apply in person at one of the Passport office locations. Many locations also offer pick up, express and urgent service for an extra fee.
If you already have a passport, it will be cancelled and must be submitted with your application. A cancelled passport cannot be used for travel.
Complete the application form
To save time, complete the form on your computer and then print it.
Sign each page of the application.
Complete the Adult General Passport Application form (PPTC 153) (PDF, 443.88 KB).
Apply for a passport – adults in the United States
Governments of Canada consular offices in the United States do not provide passport services. You must send your application by mail.
If you happen to be in Canada, you can apply in person at a passport office or a receiving agent (Service Canada or Canada Post) and make arrangements to pick it up for an additional service fee or have the passport delivered to your address in the United States.
To apply for a passport, you must be a Canadian citizen and 16 years of age and over. Before you apply, answer a few questions or read the eligibility requirements to find out if you’re eligible to apply for a new passport or to renew your actual passport.
Complete the application form
To save time, complete the form on your computer and then print it. Sign each page of the application.
Complete the Adult General Passport Application form (PPTC 153) (PDF, 443.88 KB).
If you choose an occupation-based guarantor, complete the Adult General Passport Application Form [PPTC 140] (PDF, 428.88 KB) instead.
Apply for a passport – adults outside Canada and the United States
Submit your application to the nearest Government of Canada passport issuing office abroad.
If you happen to be in Canada, you can apply in person at a Passport office and a service fee will apply.
To apply for a passport you must be a Canadian citizen and 16 years of age and over. Before you apply, answer a few questions or read the eligibility requirements to find out if you’re eligible to apply for a new passport or to renew your actual passport.
Flying in a few days or at the airport without a Canadian passport?
You can apply for a special authorization that, if approved, will allow you to board your flight with your valid non-Canadian passport.
See Dual Canadian citizens need a Canadian passport.
For future travel, make sure to travel with a Canadian passport. Apply soon. It can take time to get a Canadian passport.
All information is provided by The Government of Canada Website. Last Updated Feb.02.2017 Please refer to website http://www.cic.gc.ca for up to date information.
