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Traveling to Canada / Passport expiring in 4 months

I've been putting off renewing my passport due to a less than optimal haircut - I know I know, but I'll have to live with it for 10 years.

I just realized I will need my passport to travel to Canada next Friday for a wedding. My passport expires in December (4 months from now). I'm making a quick weekend trip. Will I have any problems? I already checked the CO website and travel.gov website and there is nothing about 6 months passport validity for Canada...

Good question. While some countries require 6 months validity, Canada is not one of those and you should be OK.

This travels site says only a valid passport, as long as it hasn't expired...
http://www.wordtravels.com/forum/com...cussionID=1580

And the CBSA doesn't say anything about extended validity...
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-vo...-rpvc-eng.html

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Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 16862490)

Thanks - I can run to the local passport agency and get it expedited/renewed, but I'd really hate to do that if I don't have to! Definitely will do it after the trip.

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Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 16862490)

It should be fine since I've been doing the reverse, going to US with less than 6 months validity.
At least neither countries have touch on this yet from the old days

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Originally Posted by renegurl (Post 16862395)

Assuming you are holding a US passport:

[KVS Availability Tool 6.4.0/Diamond - TIMATIC: Visa/Entry Requirements]

Code:

05AUG11 / 1928 UTC

National USA (US)               /Embarkation USA (US)

Destination Canada (CA)         



[Visa Information - Destination] Canada (CA)



[Information For Normal Passports]

Passport required.

- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid

  for the period of intended stay.

- Warning: if departing from the USA (regardless of any

  destination passport exemptions), a valid passport and/or

  accepted departure document [[TIRULES/R9]] is required by the

  US immigration authorities. 

Passport Exemptions:

- Recommended proof of citizenship, issued to nationals of the

  USA, such as: 

 - - US Birth Certificate; or

   - US Certificate of Citizenship; or

   - US Certificate of Naturalization. 

- Nationals of USA holding a valid on arrival NEXUS card,

  and:[[TIDFT/CA/PA/PT/ID32857]] 



Visa required, except for A stay of max. 6 months:

Minors:

- Minors who are nationals of the USA

  [[TIDFT/CA/PA/MI/ID29740]]

- Parent(s) travelling with a child under 18 years are

  strongly advised to [[TIDFT/CA/PA/MI/ID24325]] 

Additional Information:

- Holders of proof of citizenship issued by USA, not holding a

  valid passport; will be granted entry upon arrival only

  after examination by a Canadian Border Services Officer

  provided having satisfied the officer about their

  citizenship.

- Visitors traveling for business purposes are recommended to

  hold [[TIDFT/CA/VI/AI/ID41700]]

Warning:

- Visitors not holding return/onward ticket could be refused

  entry.







 Canada (CA)



No vaccinations are required. Any visitor irrespective of

length of intended stay in Canada may be referred for medical

examination if deemed necessary.



CHECK [[TINEWS/N1]] - SOUTH SUDAN

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but I have a real life data point to add.

This Canadian Govt website says your passport need only be valid for the duration of your stay: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca...as/FAQ.aspx#a3

I travelled to Canada with 5 months left on my British passport. I was diverted to immigration before leaving the airport. After a bit of tooth sucking, I had a piece of paper stapled into my passport limiting my stay in Canada to a date prior to expiration of my passport (much longer than my planned stay though). The standard passport stamp would have entitled me to stay for 6m, which the border control guys didn't seem comfortable with given my passport's validity.