Do you need a passport to fly within Canada as a Canadian?

To take a domestic flight in Canada, you should have: a valid passport (or Embassy issued Emergency Travel Document) or. a valid piece of Canadian government-issued photo identification that shows the holder's name, date of birth and gender (e.g. Canadian permanent-resident card, Canadian driver's license).



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Generally, it is necessary to have a valid passport if you want to travel abroad. Depending on the country and your citizenship, you may also need to show proof of a valid eVisa, online visa, or visa.

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If you have your expired passport you could use that, along with other ID that identifies you as a Canadian, like a birth certificate, SIN card. By Air - you need a passport. Best to contact CBSA directly for official info.

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You need a transit visa if you're from a visa-required country and: your international flight stops at a Canadian airport on its way to another country. you'll be connecting between 2 international flights at a Canadian airport. you'll transit through Canada in 48 hours or less.

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For U.S. citizens, a passport or visa is not required. Instead, a birth certificate and one photo identification card may be used; however, a photo identification card by itself is not enough. For permanent residents of the United States, “Green Cards” may be used in lieu of their passports.

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U.S. citizens will not be allowed to use their expired U.S. passport for direct return to the United States after June 30, 2022. If a U.S. citizen overseas has an expired U.S. passport, please contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a U.S. passport.

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Here are some examples of acceptable Canadian government-issued identification documents: passport. citizenship card. Canadian permanent resident card.

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To board a flight within Canada, all passengers who appear to be 18 years of age or older are required to present: one piece of valid Canadian government-issued identification that includes a photograph and the passenger's full name and date of birth; or.

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