CANPASS: 3. How to apply

Apply for CANPASS

1. Complete and sign the CANPASS application form: Form E672.
   • CANPASS Corporate Aircraft applicants must also complete and sign the CANPASS Corporate Aircraft form: Form E679.
2. Send the following to a Canadian processing centre:
   • the completed application form(s)
   • the non-refundable processing fee of CAN$40 for each applicant 18 years of age or older
   • a photocopy of your proof of citizenship or permanent resident status

How long it will take to process your application

Complete applications and payments may be processed within 4 to 6 weeks. Estimated processing times do not include time required for postal delivery.

We will not process applications if:

• they are incomplete
• you do not include all the necessary documents
• you do not include the non-refundable processing fee

If applicable, the CBSA will send you a letter asking you to submit the missing information.

Canadian processing centres

Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Yukon

220 Hwy 99
Surrey BC V3Z 9N7
Telephone: 604-538-3689 or 1-866-496-3987 (toll-free)

Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec

400 Place d'Youville
Montreal QC H2Y 2C2
Telephone: 514-350-6137 or 1-866-399-5887 (toll-free)

Ontario

PO Box 126
Niagara Falls ON L2E 6T1
Telephone: 905-371-1477 or 1-800-842-7647 (toll-free)

Payment options

To become a member of the CANPASS program, each applicant aged 18 years and older must submit a non-refundable processing fee of CAN$40. The fee is waived for those under the age of 18.

You can pay using Visa, MasterCard or American Express. You can also send a certified cheque or money order in Canadian funds payable to the Receiver General for Canada. Do not send cash.

CANPASS Corporate Aircraft members will be charged CAN$25 per individual each time a temporary authorization is issued. This fee applies regardless of the airport of entry or whether a border services officer is present when the aircraft arrives. Payment can be made as outlined above.