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Get to the airport on time
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Travel Documentation

For travel to…	Regulations
Travel within Canada	Important: In accordance with government regulations, Air Canada is required to check identification at the departure gate for all passengers who appear to be 18 years of age or older. The name on the ID must match the name used on the reservation or ticket. The passenger must present: 1 (one) piece of government-issued ID, with photo or 2 (two) pieces of government-issued ID, without photo Valid government-issued identification documents including name, date of birth and gender may be required when checking in for the flight. For examples and other important information, visit the Passenger Protect website. For travelers younger than 18, an original birth certificate or non-government issued ID, i.e. a student card is suggested but not mandatory at this time. See below for important information on Traveling with a child.
Travel between Canada & the United States	All passengers are required to present a valid passport or other valid travel document such as a Nexus card when traveling by air between Canada and the United States. Information on other accepted travel documents can be found on the Canadian Border Services Agency and U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs websites. Landed immigrants in Canada seeking to enter the United States as non-immigrants must possess a valid passport and valid non-immigrant visa in order to enter. For more information visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. See below for important information on Travelling with a child. The Customs and Immigration Information page offers additional information for travel to and from the United-States.
Travel to the USA via Canada from other countries	Eligible residents of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries may now apply for advance authorization to travel to the United States via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Effective January 12, 2009, authorization through ESTA will be mandatory for all travel by air to the US from visa waiver program (VWP) countries. For a list of VWP countries or to learn more about ESTA, visit the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs website. Only Canadian permanent residents from non visa-waiver countries traveling outside Canada are required to carry a valid Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or a valid visa, in addition to a valid passport, to return to Canada. The IMM1000 Record of Landing is no longer acceptable. Without a valid Canadian PR Card or valid visa, these passengers are not permitted to board the aircraft, and will need to contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate to obtain a limited use travel document to re-enter Canada. For more information, please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. Canadian Certificates of Citizenship are not valid for travel. See below for important information on Travelling with a child. The Customs and Immigration Information page offers additonal information for travel to and from the United-States.
Travel to and from international destinations	A valid passport is required to travel to foreign countries for MOST travelers, including children. Some countries may even require a visa. For detailed information on travel to other countries, including entry and exit requirements and any travel advisories, please visit the Canadian Foreign Affairs and International Trade Embassy World website. website, or contact the local consulate or embassy of the country you are visiting. Find a list of embassies on the Only Canadian permanent residents from non visa-waiver countries traveling outside Canada are required to carry a valid Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or a valid visa, in addition to a valid passport, to return to Canada. The IMM1000 Record of Landing is no longer acceptable. Without a valid Canadian PR Card or valid visa, these passengers are not permitted to board the aircraft, and will need to contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate to obtain a limited use travel document to re-enter Canada. For more information, please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada. See below for important information on Travelling with a child.
Travel to and from Argentina	Travellers are advised to visit http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/ in order to complete their migratory card required for all travel to Argentina. Please note that although the migratory card form is in English, most content on the website is in Spanish.
Travel to and from Australia	Travellers to Australia (other than Australians or New Zealanders) require an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or visa. To learn more or apply online, visit: http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/

Travelling with a child

Every child who travels abroad (alone or with an adult) must have a valid passport. The following documents may also be required for any travel that includes a child, both within Canada and abroad:

Birth certificates showing the names of both parents.
Any legal documents pertaining to custody.
A parental consent letter authorizing travel (if the child is travelling with one parent, the letter must be signed and dated by the other parent; if the child is travelling without his parents, the letter must be signed and dated by both parents.)
A death certificate if one of the parents is deceased

Prior to any travel that includes a child, parents should contact the embassy or consulate of all countries the child will be visiting to inquire about entry requirements.

Find out more about documents required when Traveling with a child.

Passports

Your passport remains the best internationally-accepted evidence of your citizenship. It may be required for any number of financial or legal transactions abroad, and can be replaced if stolen while you are away, unlike a birth certificate or driver's license.

All passengers including Canadian and U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport or other valid travel document such as a Nexus card when traveling by air between Canada and the United States. We strongly recommend customers not holding valid passports apply for new ones well in advance of travel plans. Some countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond your date of entry. Passengers are advised to check the Voyage.gc.ca website to establish whether the six-month rule applies to their destination.

You and your family need valid passports for travel to most countries--never assume otherwise.

Do children require their own passport to travel?
Although some countries still allow for a child to travel on his parent's passport, Canada requires that all passengers, including children, carry their own passport when traveling by air. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommends that all travelers, including children, who travel by air to have his or her own travel document.

Visas

You should check with your travel agent or the appropriate foreign diplomatic or consular missions about the visa requirements for the countries that you plan to visit.

Obtain visas well in advance of your anticipated departure date; this may involve mailing your passport to the visa-issuing mission.
Some countries require passports to be valid for a minimum period before they will issue a visa.
There may be an extended delay if you apply for a visa from a third country while you are traveling.
Visas can be quite expensive. You should include their cost in the budget for your trip. Make photocopies of your visas, and keep them separate from the originals.

On your arrival in a foreign country, be prepared to prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your intended stay and that you will be admitted to the next country on your itinerary. (For example, have a visa for that country if it's required.) Many countries will grant entry only if you're in possession of return or onward tickets.

Some countries impose exit controls, which may include exit permits, proof of payment of local taxes if applicable, payment or sometimes very costly fines for visa overstays, etc. In some countries, you must register with local authorities if you're not staying at a recognized hotel. Otherwise, your departure may be delayed, or you may be fined when you leave.

Permanent resident card (PR card)

Only Canadian permanent residents from non visa-waiver countries traveling outside Canada are required to carry a valid Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or a valid visa, in addition to a valid passport, to return to Canada by commercial carrier. The PR card provides proof of your immigration status. Without it, you will not be allowed to board the carrier back to Canada. Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents from visa-waiver countries do not need a PR card.

The PR card is valid for five years. CHECK THE EXPIRY DATE AND APPLY FOR A NEW ONE AT LEAST TWO MONTHS BEFORE YOU TRAVEL.

For more information on valid Canadian travel documents and current application processing times, visit the Passport Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada websites.

Note:

Please note that, in addition to the normal travel documents required to get into Canada, additional documents may be required depending on your country of origin, even if they are used solely to land in Canada and re-board a connecting flight. Researching and acquiring these documents is the responsibility of the passenger

What Is a Travel Document and Who Needs One?

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may need permission to return to the United States after traveling abroad. This permission is granted through a travel document. Any immigrant who does not have the correct travel documents will not be admitted to the United States. Travel documents are also given to people who want to travel, but cannot get a passport from their country of nationality. You should apply for one of the following travel documents before you leave the United States:

Advance Parole
If you have applied for immigration benefits, you may need Advance Parole to be able to return to the United States if you travel abroad. It may be sought by, but not limited to, asylum applicants, parolees, people with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and people who are applying to Adjust to Permanent Resident Status. Advance Parole may be given at the discretion of the District Director or the Service Center Director having jurisdiction over your place of residence. If you do not apply for Advance Parole before you leave the country, you will abandon your application with the USCIS and you may not be permitted to return to the United States. (Please note: This requirement does not apply to people who have applied to adjust to permanent resident status and are maintaining H-1 status (temporary workers in specialty occupations) or L-1 status (intra-company transferees), or their dependents in H-4 or L-2 status.)

Advance parole may also be sought by people who need to travel to the United States temporarily for a humanitarian emergency. Advance parole cannot be used to avoid normal visa issuing procedures or processing delays. Someone in the United States may file such an Advance Parole application for you, or you may file for yourself.

Reentry Permit
Lawful permanent residents or conditional permanent residents who wish to remain outside the United States for more than one year, but less than two, require a reentry permit. A reentry permit is not required for a trip that is shorter than one year. (You should note that an absence of more than one year will break the period of continuous residence required to become a citizen, even if a reentry permit is issued.) A Reentry Permit is also issued to Lawful Permanent Residents who want to travel outside the United States, but cannot get a national passport from their country of nationality. A reentry permit is valid for two years.

Refugee Travel Document
A Refugee Travel Document allows people who are or once were refugees or asylees to return to the United States after travel abroad. You should apply for a refugee travel document before you leave the United States. However, in some cases, USCIS officials may issue travel documents to refugees or asylees who are physically outside the United States. (USCIS officials will not issue a refugee travel document to a refugee or asylee located abroad if the refugee or asylee was thought to abandon refugee status, engage in activities outside the U.S. that affect refugee status, or remain outside the U.S. for more than one year.) A refugee travel document is generally valid for one year.

Traveling with Food or Gifts

How to Pack Food and Gift Items

image of christmas gifts, perfume, and fruit cake

When it comes to bringing items through checkpoints, we've seen just about everything. Traveling with food or gifts is an even bigger challenge. Everyone has favorite foods from home that they want to bring to holiday dinners, or items from their destination that they want to bring back home.

Not sure about what you can and can't bring through the checkpoint? Here's a list of liquid, aerosol and gel items that you should put in your checked bag, ship ahead, or leave at home.

Cranberry sauce
Cologne
Creamy dips and spreads
(cheeses, peanut butter, etc.)
Gift baskets with food items
(salsa, jams and salad dressings)
Gravy
Jams
Jellies
Lotions

Maple syrup
Oils and vinegars
Perfume
Salad dressing
Salsa
Sauces
Snowglobes
Soups
Wine, liquor and beer

Note: You can bring pies and cakes through the security checkpoint, but please be advised that they are subject to additional screening.

Remember! – do not wrap gifts you're taking on the plane. Security officers may have to unwrap gifts if they need to take a closer look. Please ship wrapped gifts ahead of time or wait until your destination to wrap them.

* Items purchased after the security checkpoint have been pre-screened and can be taken on the plane.