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• A Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for Canadians who travel abroad. • Canadian passports are issued to Canadian citizens only and reflect their identity, as determined by proof of citizenship and supporting documents.
Request for certified true copy of Canadian travel document [PPTC 516] (PDF, 1.5 MB)
1. Complete the application form. To save time, complete the form on your computer. Sign each page of the application. Include your email address on the form so we can contact you if needed. Download the adult passport application (PPTC 153) (PDF, 1.7 MB) If you choose an occupation-based guarantor.
Step 1. Pre-arrival: Use Advance Declaration or complete a Declaration Card. If you’re arriving by air at one of Canada’s participating international airports, you can save time at the border. Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada.
For Canadians submitting an application from the USA: If you require a passport in exceptional circumstances, contact the nearest Canadian government office. Canadian government offices in the USA are listed on Section I of this application and on our website at www.passportcanada.gc.ca.
For information on service locations, service standards and requirements for expedited services, visit Canada.ca/passport. For Canadians submitting an application from the USA: If you require a passport in exceptional circumstances, contact the nearest Government of Canada office.
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.
