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Children under the age of 18 are considered minors in Canada. They must follow the same rules to enter Canada as any other visitor. Minors who try to enter Canada without the proper documents, or who are with adults other than their parents or legal guardian(s), will be checked more closely.
American-Canadians can travel with a valid Canadian or U.S. passport. Canadian permanent residents need a valid permanent resident card or permanent resident travel document. U.S. citizens must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport. Lawful permanent residents of the U.S.
American citizens, including American-Canadian citizens, must carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada. You do not need a Canadian passport, a Canadian visa or an eTA to enter Canada if you are travelling with a valid U.S. passport.
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.
When you come to Canada, you must travel with a valid passport or travel document. Your passport or travel document is considered valid if it’s: legal. not expired, and. accepted by us (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
Travel documents for children. Canadian children need a Canadian passport when travelling outside Canada. They may also need the following documents: Consent letter that confirms the child has permission to travel outside Canada (for example, when taking a trip alone or with only 1 parent or guardian) Provincial birth certificate.
Required identification. Permanent residents. Travelling with children. You and the border services officer. By air. Whether you’re returning home or visiting, you’ll follow the same 3 steps to enter Canada: Step 1. Pre-arrival: Use Advance Declaration or complete a Declaration Card.
