Travel outside Canada
It is important to be prepared and to expect the unexpected wherever in the world you may be. Here is helpful information on health and safety, travel documents, Canada-U.S border wait times, travelling with children and more.
Services and information
Travel Advice and Advisories
Official Government of Canada travel information
Health and safety outside Canada
Essential information on travel health and safety risks and how to prevent them
Travel documents
Passports, visas, international driving permits and other documents you will need when you travel abroad
Types of travellers
Find travel information specific to dual citizens, women, older people, 2SLGBTQI+ people and other types of travellers
Canada to U.S. border wait times
Regularly updated list of wait times at border crossing points for drivers going to the U.S. from Canada
Registration of Canadians Abroad
Sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to stay connected to Canada in case of an emergency abroad or an emergency at home
Children and travel
Everything you need to know to travel safely with children abroad
Living abroad
Be informed and prepared for the benefits and challenges of working, studying, retiring, volunteering or travelling on business abroad before you leave Canada
Cannabis and international travel
Understand and avoid the risks related to cannabis and international travel
Travelling and money
Information about using cash, credit cards and debit cards abroad, taxation and travelling with $10,000 or more
Travelling to Europe
Border controls, ETAs and entry and exit requirements in the Schengen area
Safe travel planner
An online training course for educators, students and travel counsellors that provides resources and information needed to plan safe and enjoyable trips
Publications
Ordering and reading our wide range of publications is a good first step to a safe and healthy trip abroad
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