CANPASS
Upcoming border changes
Fully vaccinated foreign nationals may be allowed to enter Canada for discretionary travel on the following dates if they meet specific criteria:
- Effective : American citizens and permanent residents of the United States, who currently reside in the United States, who meet specific criteria to qualify as fully vaccinated
- (intended start date): All other foreign nationals who qualify as fully vaccinated
The 3-night hotel stopover requirement will be eliminated for all travellers arriving by air after 12:01 am ET on .
COVID-19: Latest update
- Entering Canada requirements checklist
- Flights from India are suspended
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CANPASS Corporate Aircraft and CANPASS Private Aircraft are programs that speed up border crossings for frequent, low-risk, pre-approved travellers from the United States into Canada.
Validity and cost
| Program | Fee | Valid for |
|---|---|---|
| CANPASS - Corporate Aircraft | Can$40 | Five years |
| CANPASS - Private Aircraft | Can$40 | Five years |
You must pay using Visa, MasterCard and American Express, or send a certified cheque or money order in Canadian funds payable to the Receiver General for Canada. Do not send cash.
Choose the mode of CANPASS that best suits you
There are two different CANPASS programs available to you.
- Choose CANPASS – Corporate Aircraft if your company frequently uses aircraft for business purposes.
- Choose CANPASS – Private Aircraft if you operate a private aircraft.
Discontinuation of the CANPASS Air and CANPASS Private Boats programs
The CANPASS Air and CANPASS Private Boats programs have been discontinued. Current members will be able to maintain privileges until their membership expires. Check to see if you are eligible to join NEXUS instead as it offers similar or even greater benefits when travelling across the Canada-U.S. border.
Other CBSA programs, such as CANPASS – Private Aircraft, CANPASS – Corporate Aircraft, and Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) are not affected by this discontinuation.
Flying to Canada? Lawful permanent residents of the U.S. need an eTA.
CANPASS members who are also lawful permanent residents of the U.S. (Green Card holders) need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) when flying to or transiting through Canada. U.S. and Canadian citizens are exempted.
Be prepared: Apply for an eTA before you book your flight to Canada. Most applicants get approved within minutes. However, some applications can take several days to process so don’t wait until the last minute. Get help if you have questions before, during or after you apply.
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