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Prior to any international travel that includes a child, parents should visit the IATA Travel Centre and Travel and Tourism Canada, or contact the embassy high commission or consulate of all countries the child will be visiting to enquire about entry and exit requirements.
- Unaccompanied Minors
Contact Air Canada Reservations or your travel agent to let...
- Unaccompanied Minors
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.
Contact Air Canada Reservations or your travel agent to let them know your child will be travelling alone. You will be given details about our special services and what procedures are involved when a child is travelling unaccompanied.
Read the traveler list that covers all travel related requirements, regulations, documentations, baggage, customs to immigration and much more.
A child travelling as a dual citizen will need a valid Canadian passport to board a flight to or transiting through Canada by air. The definition of a minor changes from province to province and from country to country.
Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you to help confirm your legal right to enter Canada. Canada has introduced a new entry requirement, known as an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for certain international travellers who fly to Canada.
What do I need to enter Canada? 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.
