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Canadian Passport FAQWe recommend that you check the spelling of your name as listed on your passport and ensure that it is valid at the time of purchasing an airline ticket or package. This information is important before completing ANY travel arrangements to ensure you are allowed entrance into the country you are traveling to. What is the web site for Passport Canada? Link to Passport Canada - http://www.ppt.gc.ca/index.aspx?lang=eng CALL PASSPORT CANADA 1-800-567-6868 Where can I get the application renewal or new passport forms? Forms can be printed from the Passport Canada Web site or picked up at a local Canada Post office. Visit Passport Canada for a step-by-step guide for the passport application process. Where are the passport offices? Passport Canada Service Locations. Passport Canada FAQ can be found here Should I carry a Canadian passport? You should have a valid Canadian passport for all trips outside Canada. Due to increased scrutiny of international travellers by airlines and immigration authorities around the world, Canadian citizens attempting to travel to Canada without a valid Canadian passport will be subject to additional verifications that may delay or prevent travel. A passport is the only document acceptable worldwide that proves both who you are and that you have a right to return to Canada. Some countries do not require a passport for entry but do require photographic identification (such as a driver’s licence) as well as proof of Canadian citizenship (such as a birth certificate or citizenship card). This varies from country to country. However, the only reliable and universally accepted document for identification is a passport. Carry one and keep it protected at all times. To avoid delays and other problems that will hinder their return to Canada, Canadian citizens are strongly advised to obtain a Canadian passport prior to initiating international travel and to use their Canadian passport at all times for international travel. Before attempting return travel to Canada, Canadian citizens who do not hold a valid Canadian passport should contact the nearest Canadian government office abroad.
Traveling to the US by land or water?Canadian citizens will require a passport to enter the United States at land and marine ports of entry as of June 1, 2009. However, as of January 31, 2008, if you travel to the United States by land or water, a United States law requires you to present: a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licenceAND a birth certificate or a citizenship card; OR for persons aged 18 and under, a birth certificate or a citizenship card only; OR a valid passport. By air Since January 23, 2007, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative WHTI came into effect for air travel to the United States. The following documents are acceptable: A valid Canadian passport; or A NEXUS card when used at a NEXUS kiosk at designated airports. The NEXUS program offers a simplified and expedited clearance process to pre-approved, low-risk travelers. WHTI is an American endeavour that establishes new requirements for documentation to enter the . It is being implemented in stages. Traveling to Mexico Although the Government of Canada recommends that Canadians traveling to any destination outside of Canada carry a valid passport, it is not mandatory to do so for travel to Mexico. To date, there has been no policy change requiring Canadians to travel with their passports to this destination. However, you must have sufficient identification to satisfy border officials of your identity and citizenship. For travel document requirements, it is recommended that you consult: your travel agent or the embassy or consultate of Mexico in Canada
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