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So you're off to a sandier, sunnier place? Make sure you've packed properly ~ check out the Weather Nework for international forecasts!
If you are planning a trip be sure to visit the Country Travel Reports web site developed by the Department of Foreign Affairs. This site will inform you on political circumstances and advise whether it is safe to travel there. This site will also advise you of general concerns, health issues, and what you will need while there - it is highly recommended that you monitor this site for your safety and convenience!
In case of an emergency while abroad, you may wish to contact your Canadian representative ~ click here to access this information!
For information regarding obtaining work visas, services for citizens and important information relating to the country you are visiting, you may wish to contact the embassy or commission prior to departure!
Passport & International Travel Information
Since September 11th there have been many developments in regard to national and international security that have impacted the world of tourism and travel. As you may be aware, shortly before the attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York, new regulations for passports had been introduced. These two events, combined with mass paranoia caused a major backlog in the passport offices across Canada. I am pleased to announce that at this time the offices have caught up and passports are being issued approximately within the recommended deadlines!
The intent of this page is to keep you updated on all new initatives within the passport office. We hope this page will in fact offer a type of 'one-stop shopping,' where you will be able to find links to all of the information you need to know when beginning the process of acquiring a passport for yourself and your family.
Furthermore, we have added hints within the page to keep this process as easy as possible. You will find links to items like the Weather Network - for those of you heading out in the middle of a Canadian winter to a warmer climate I'm sure this will serve as fuel for anticipation!
Contrary to the rumours you may have been hearing, passports are not necessary for Canadian citizens travelling to or from the United States. However, if you are a landed immigrant or permanent resident you may need a visa.
If you are a permanent resident or landed immigrant and are planning to travel, click here to find out if you require a visa.
Below you will find that each heading will link you directly to the highlighted item. We have tried to create this site based on your needs ~ determined by frequently asked questions. However, if there is something that is still troubling you or you are having problems with any of the stages in this process please feel free to contact our constituency office at 1-800-465-1726 or please e-mail us!
New Features to the Canadian Passport
How to Obtain a Canadian Passport
Where
you can get an application/Where to submit your application
NOTE: You can also send your Passports via the Constituency Office in Goderich. We send these to the Passport Office in Ottawa on Mondays, so make sure you have your applications to the office by 2 p.m. on Mondays. (We do not process the passport applications in the office in Goderich).
Information about the photos that are required
NOTE: It is preferred that your guarantor is not retired, but is currently practicing.
Proof
of Canadian Citizenship Required
NOTE - You must submit your original Birth Certificate/Proof of
Canadian Citizenship if you are sending your passport in via the mail or
the Constituency Office.
Important - If you are mailing in your application, then you must either send in your original document (driver's license, health card, etc.), or have a photocopy of both sides of the document signed by your guarantor.
Fees for Passport and Travel Document Services
Information about Children's Passports