These passengers must present valid government-issued identification documents that include their full name and date of birth. In accordance with government regulations, Air Canada must check identification at the boarding gate for all passengers who appear to be 18 years of age or older. Select from the options below to view identification requirements as they apply to specific itineraries. Please note that the IATA website is only available in English. Please note, Air Canada applies travel document requirements contained in IATA’s Travel Information Manual, available on the IATA Travel Centre website Opens in New Window. Visit the IATA Travel Centre Opens in New Window and Travel and Tourism Canada Opens in New Window for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements, or contact the embassy, high commission or consulate of each country on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.Īlong with the normal travel documents needed to enter Canada, additional documents may be required depending on your country of origin, even if they are used solely to land in Canada and re-board a connecting flight. It is your responsibility to ensure that you - and any child travelling with you - have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary.