CANPASS Application Form: How to Apply and Complete

Submit the completed CANPASS Application Form to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) via the following methods: Email: cbsa_canpass-surete@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. Fax: 1-877-854-4955. Online submission: You can submit the form through the CBSA's secure online portal. Physical address: Canada Border Services Agency, Operations Branch, CANPASS Program, 191 Laurier Avenue West, 12th Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0L8. Ensure you include all required documents and payment information. Our advice: Double-check all information for accuracy and completeness to avoid delays in processing your application.

Important deadlines for submitting the CANPASS Application Form in 2024 and 2025 may vary. Please refer to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website for the most up-to-date information on application deadlines and processing times.

The CANPASS Application Form is designed to facilitate the entry of travelers into Canada through various expedited programs. Whether you are traveling by air, private aircraft, corporate aircraft, or private boat, this form collects the necessary personal, address, and employment information required for processing your application. The goal of the CANPASS programs is to streamline border crossings and ensure compliance with Canadian immigration and customs regulations.

• 1. Preferred language: Indicate your preferred language for communication.
• 2. Program type: Select the specific CANPASS program you are applying for.
• 3. Personal information: Provide your last name, first name, membership number if applicable, middle name, other names used, gender, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, and residency information.
• 4. Proof of citizenship/residency: Check all applicable documents and provide the relevant numbers and country of issuance.
• 5. Address history: Enter your current address and previous residential addresses if you have moved within the last five years.
• 6. Employment history: Provide your current and previous employment details for the last five years.
• 7. Non-Canadian citizen or resident details: Explain the purpose of your travel to Canada and provide any necessary authorizations.
• 8. Additional information: Answer questions regarding any violations or convictions.
• 9. Customs programs information: Provide details about the company and aircraft or vessel information if applicable.
• 10. Fee payment: Include your payment information for the applicable CANPASS program fee.
• 11. Non-custodial parent or legal guardian information: Attach supporting documents if the application is for a child under 18 traveling with a non-custodial adult.
• 12. Certification and privacy statement: Read and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as per the program guidelines.

Failure to submit the CANPASS Application Form may result in delays or denial of membership in the CANPASS programs. Ensuring timely and accurate submission is crucial for processing your application.

• Delayed processing: Delayed or missing submissions can result in longer processing times for your application.
• Denial of membership: Incomplete or inaccurate submissions may lead to denial of your CANPASS application.
• Non-compliance: Failure to provide required information can result in non-compliance with Canadian immigration and customs regulations.

• 1. Frequent air travel: Apply for CANPASS Air for faster processing at Canadian airports.
• 2. Private aircraft travel: Use CANPASS Private Aircraft for expedited border crossings.
• 3. Corporate aircraft travel: Apply for CANPASS Corporate Aircraft if you frequently travel to Canada for business.
• 4. Private boat travel: Use the CANPASS Private Boats program for easier entry via private vessels.
• 5. Non-Canadian travelers: Non-Canadian citizens or residents must complete this form to gain authorization for travel to Canada.