International Documents

Passport Applications are available in all Travel Stores for your convenience. There are two application forms, one for adults and one for children under 16 years of age. The cost, at the new price for an adult passport (16 years and up) is $87.00, valid for a maximum of 5 years; children under three is $22.00 (valid for a maximum of three years); and children aged three to 15 years is $37.00 (valid for a maximum of five years).

Length of Time to Obtain a Passport

To avoid processing delays and lengthy line-ups at passport offices due to changing regulations, we encourage you to sort out your travel documents well in advance of travel dates.

There are new rules and fees associated with obtaining or renewing Canadian passports. As well as, tighter security measures including the new "tamper-proof" passports and more rigorous background checks.

Applicants are being warned that it will take up to 10 working days for a new passport when the application is brought in person to one of the regional offices, and 20 working days when applications are sent by mail (excluding mailing time). The Passport Office says urgent requests for passports will only be considered under "very limited circumstances".

New Child Requirements

Additionally, for the first time, children will be required to have their own passports, rather than being added to their parents. If a child's name is already on a parent's passport, it will remain valid until the document expires, however, children traveling alone will require his or her own passport.

A further note for Quebec children born after January 1, 1994: Only certificates issued by Le Director de l'etat civil of Quebec will be accepted as proof of Canadian citizenship for Quebec-born citizens.

Travelling to United States

Are you planning a trip to the United States? Then you should know that as of January 23, 2007, everybody, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air into the U.S. will be required to present a valid passport or other accepted travel document. This applies to passengers traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda; children and infants are included.

As of June 1, 2009, if you travel to the United States by land or water, you must present one of the following valid documents as part of the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requirements:

• a valid passport;
• a NEXUS card;
• a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card; or
• an enhanced driver's licence/enhanced identifi cation card (from a province or territory where available).

• children aged 15 and under; and
• citizens aged 18 and under who are travelling with a school or other organized group, under adult supervision with parental/guardian consent.

Passport Photos

CAA North & East Ontario offers passport photos at a discount price in all regional centers. *CAA Regular members are charged $7.50 plus tax for their photos CAA non-members $14.00 plus tax and CAA Plus members receive 1 "FREE" set of 2 passport photos yearly. Get your passport photos while arranging your overseas travel with CAA Travel.

All our Travel Stores are equipped to provide the passport photo service.

CAA is the sole issuer of the International Driving Permit (IDP) within Canada. It's a special licence allowing tourists holding a valid Canadian driving licence to drive in foreign countries without applications or tests. Essentially, an IDP is a translation of your driver's licence into ten languages, which makes it very useful when travelling abroad.

International Driving Permits will be issued to persons 18 years of age or over who hold full valid Canadian provincial driving licences. This excludes provisional or learner's licences, and licences under suspension. The IDP is valid for one year from date of issue and cannot be issued for any category or vehicle which is not presently covered by the Canadian driving licence. The Canadian IDP is not valid in Canada.

You can obtain an application by either picking up an application at one of our Travel Stores or by printing the online application.

Attach 2 signed, full-face passport photographs with the application, a copy of the front and back of your Canadian driver's licence and fee of $15.00CAN in the form of a Bank draft, money order or cheque in Canadian funds drawn on a Canadian bank payable to the CAA North & East Ontario. If you wish to pay by Credit card, please include your Visa or MasterCard number and the expiry date of the card.

CAA North & East Ontario offers passport photos at a discount price in all regional stores. *CAA Regular members are charged $7.50 plus tax for their photos CAA non-members $14.00 plus tax and CAA Plus members receive 1 "FREE" set of 2 passport photos yearly. Get your passport photos while arranging your overseas travel with CAA Travel.

For courier deliveries please email webbookings@caaneo.on.ca indicating which location you will be sending your application for processing.

To read frequently asked questions about the International Driving Permit click here.

The Canadian Automobile Association is a member of the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT) and is authorized to issue its Carnet de passages en douane for motor vehicles to Canadian residents for touring purposes.

What is a Carnet de Passages en Douane?

The Carnet guarantees to a foreign government that the vehicle it identifies, having been granted temporary importation status, will be removed from the country within the time limit imposed by the respective jurisdiction or if not, that the country will be paid all duties and taxes that would be required to permanently import the vehicle. Using the Carnet is an alternative to leaving cash security deposits with foreign governments. It allows free movement and unencumbered access between foreign countries. Use of the Carnet is restricted to the countries listed on the back cover. It is valid for one year from date of issue.

How to Obtain One?

You can have an application mailed to you, or click here to print the application.

Submit the completed application form, along with the following attachments:

• two photographs of the vehicle
• two signed photographs of the applicant
• a copy of both sides of the vehicle registration document
• the Carnet fee and cash deposit

Fee for CAA members $400.00 plus GST for Canadian Residents
Fee for non members $450.00 plus GST for Canadian Residents

Deposit: $300.00 (to be used for such expenses as couriers. The unused balance is returned once the discharged Carnet is returned to CAA.)

A cancellation feeof $75.00 will be charged if the Applicant begins but does not complete the Carnet de Passages application process. Visa and Master Card accepted.

In addition to the Carnet fee and deposit, CAA requires a financial guarantee, sufficient for CAA to meet any claims that could be made by a foreign government for customs duties and taxes. These duties and taxes can be levied against a vehicle when it is temporarily imported into a country under cover of a Carnet de passages, but is not removed or exported. This financial protection is provided to CAA by the holder of the Carnet in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, a certified cheque or a money order. This financial guarantee is held by CAA in a non-interest bearing account until such time as the used Carnet is returned to CAA.

Amount of Guarantee

CAA calculates the amount of the financial guarantee using the value of the vehicle and the maximum amount of duties and taxes that could be claimed by the countries to be visited. Permanent importation duty and tax rates may vary from 0% to over 300%, depending on the country visited, the vehicle, and its equipment.

The Carnet, when properly discharged, will have an entry and exit stamp for every foreign country visited. The Certificate of Location located at the back of the Carnet must be endorsed by Canada customs, upon your return, proving to CAA that the vehicle is back in Canada. When the properly discharged Carnet is received, CAA will be released the financial guarantee and balance of the cash deposit.

There are many steps involved in the process of issuing a Carnet and it can take up to a month to finalize, but CAA will help and guide you through the process.

If you have any questions, please call International Documentation Services at CAA National Office (613) 247-0117, ext. 2025.

Application

Please print, complete and mail the application along with the attachments listed under How to obtain section above;

CAA National Office
c/o International Documentation Services
1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0Y3

The Canadian Automobile Association is a member of the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT) and is authorized by that organization to issue its Camping Carnet to CAA members, and to members of clubs affiliated with AIT, FIA, or the FICC.

What is a Camping Card international?

The International Camping Card (CCI) is an identity card which provides access to organized campgrounds, controlled by clubs that belong to the AIT, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and the Fédération Internationale de Camping et de Caravanning (FICC). It is valid for a total of 12 months from date of issue.

Where is the CCI Valid?

The CCI may be used in many European & Scandinavian countries, at campgrounds owned or operated by automobile or touring associations affiliated with AIT, FIA, and FICC. Many private camp operators, accept the CCI.

Where do I find such Campsites?

The CCI Information Guide accompanies each Card issued. The full colour booklet is packed with a wealth of information. It includes campsite listings where the CCI can be used, camping tips, general information and discount vouchers that can be used at any amusement park or museum mentioned in the guide.

Advantages of using CCI

The CCI guarantees the payment of campground fees. Some camp proprietors may accept it in lieu of a deposit of fees, to be retained until the camper leaves, and the camping fees paid.

It's other advantages include discounts on campsite fees, reservation priority, and the possibility of being granted permission to camp in state forests.

*Insurance Coverage

Each CCI issued by CAA includes third party insurance coverage.

The term "insured party" is defined as any member of a club or association affiliated to the AIT holding a valid Camping Card International. Coverage also includes any member of the insured's family normally forming part of the household, or any person travelling in the same private vehicle.

A summary of the insurance coverage, the conditions of issue and the campers code is provided with each card, along with the CCI Information Guide.

* The CCI and insurance coverage is not valid for use in either Canada or the United States.

How to obtain one?

You can have an application mailed to you or click here to print the application. French version is available here

To qualify for a CCI you must submit a

signed application form and:

• be over 16 years of age
• have a valid CAA membership
• pay the fee of $15.75 (this includes the GST, as well as the cost of the premium for the third party insurance policy that covers each CCI)

When mailing your application, the fee, must be in the form of a "bank draft", money order or cheque in Canadian funds drawn on a Canadian bank and made payable to the Canadian Automobile Association. If you wish to pay by Credit card, please include your Visa or MasterCard number and the expiry date of the card. One to three weeks should be allowed for the CCI to reach you.

A CCI cannot be post dated extended or renewed. It is valid for one year from date of issue, and can be discarded when it expires. Each time a new CCI is required, the applicant must complete a new application form, produce a valid CAA membership, a copy of the photo page of the Passport and the fee.

The CCI and Information Guide are an outstanding value for those planning a camping trip in Europe or Scandinavia.

Application

Please print, complete and mail the application along with $15.75 Cdn, and a photocopy of the photo page of your individual passport to :

CAA National Office
c/o International Documentation Services
1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0Y3