Can I get into Canada if my passport expires in 3 months?


Can I get into Canada if my passport expires in 3 months? All are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within six months of your trip. To find out if you need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), complete the questionnaire on the Visit Canada page.


Which countries have 3 month passport rule?

Countries With a Three-Month Passport Validity Requirement
  • Albania*
  • Lithuania.
  • Austria.
  • Luxembourg.
  • Azerbaijan.
  • Malta.
  • Belarus.
  • Moldova.


What if my passport expired right before trip?

If you're traveling internationally, the short answer is no, you cannot use an expired passport. You must renew your passport if it's expired or will expire within the next six months.


Can I travel on my old passport while renewing?

Use your old passport and you will be able to travel anywhere as long as there is 6 months validity remaining. Might be different for each country. In the US they take your old passport while processing the new one.


Can I travel while my passport is being renewed?

If your passport's time is almost up, don't wait — start the renewal process now. You can't travel while your renewal application is being processed, and you need to make sure your travel documents are valid for at least six months past the dates of any planned international trips.


Can I enter Canada with less than 6 months on my passport?

The six-month passport validity requirement does NOT apply to an American citizen using a U.S. passport to enter Canada. He/she may do so up until the date of expiration of the passport.


How strict is the 6 month passport rule?

In normal circumstances, you can't travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. However, a country with an active agreement with your destination country may allow it. You may even enter with an expired passport in some countries as long as you still have the document with you.