TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
Each year Canadians make millions of trips abroad. Whether your trip is for business, education or pleasure, we can help you prepare for foreign travel. We can also provide assistance, if you need it, once you're abroad. Prepare for a safe and hassle-free trip. Know what's going on around the world at all times.
Our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through a network of Canadian offices around the world. We are committed to providing effective and efficient services throughout the world to all Canadians. Our offices provide a wide variety of services; however, we restrict some services, especially those for which there are adequate alternatives available locally.
Information and Assistance for Canadians Travelling Abroad
FEATURES
Before You Go
Smart travellers learn about their destination before departure and are prepared to deal with problems or emergency situations that may arise. Preparation is the key to successful travel.
Children and Travel
Travel with or by children should be planned carefully to ensure everyone's safety. Make sure you and your children leave home with proper identification.
Travel to the U.S.
It is important to prepare for travel to or through the United States, and to be aware of regulations and conditions that may affect your journey. The requirements of U.S. authorities have recently become much stricter.
Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA)
We offer a registration service for Canadians who will be living in a foreign country for three months or more, as well as those who will be visiting areas with potential for problems.
While Abroad
Expect the unexpected. By doing your homework before you leave, you minimize the chances of something going wrong, and you can prevent serious and costly problems for you and your family.
Travel Updates
Subscribe to our daily e-mail Travel Updates to obtain updates to Current Issues and Country Travel Reports.
Travel Reports
Find information about safety and security conditions, health issues and entry requirements for the country or countries you are going to.
Current Issues
Browse a variety of information highlighting current and ongoing situations around the world of particular interest to Canadians living or travelling abroad, including a list of upcoming elections.
Country Profiles
They include links (when available) to various Departmental resources including maps, Canadian government offices abroad, country-specific publications, and trade and investment information.
Drugs and Travel
Each year, many Canadians get into serious trouble for buying, selling, using or transporting drugs abroad. Being Canadian does not exempt you from local laws regarding illegal drugs.
Laws and Regulations
Access links to international treaties as well as Canadian laws and regulations.
Publications
Our safe-travel publications help travellers prepare for a problem-free and healthy journey. All publications can be downloaded in HTML or PDF format or ordered free of charge.
Maps
Detailed maps are available for all countries and regions of the world.
Related Links
Access links to other Government of Canada and external sites that offer useful information for Canadians living or travelling abroad.
Emergency Contacts
The Operations Centre of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contacts - In Canada
Our services are available through our headquarters in Ottawa and our network of offices abroad. You can reach us by telephone, fax, TTY, mail or e-mail.
Contacts - Abroad
Our offices abroad provide a wide variety of services; however, we restrict some services, especially those for which there are adequate alternatives available locally.
Questions and comments? Contact us at voyage@dfait-maeci.gc.ca.
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