Anyone travelling to Canada should have 2 forms of identification for proof of identity, such as birth certificate, passport, drivers license.

If travelling with children (under 17 years) you must have identification for them. If the children do not belong to the person they are traveling with they must have a note from their legal guardian giving them permission travel with another, it is also advisable to supply a telephone number so that these travel arrangements can be confirmed by the Customs Agent.

For those visitors, with only one minor criminal conviction that is at least 10 years old, that are coming to Northwestern Ontario and crossing at the Fort Frances or Thunder Bay ports of entries. You may apply for a Letter of Rehabilitation to either office of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. In Thunder Bay call (807) 624-2158 or Fort Frances call (807) 274-3655. Either office will forward a kit available on the ministry website. The processing time is estimated to be approximately 4-6 weeks.

Those individuals with a more serious offence must go through the Canadian Consulate.

If you have any questions or if you require any further information contact the Canada Immigration Centre Thunder Bay (807) 624-2158 Fort Frances (807) 274-3655

• Firearms Information
• Non-Residents Guide to Pre-Arrival Processing of Non-Resident Firearms
• Info for Non-Residents with Minor Criminal Offences (DUI)
• If you have any questions regarding US passport requirements please use this website from the US Department of State.
• Applying for Rehabilitation to Enter Canada - For those persons who are not permitted to enter Canada because of past criminal convictions.
• Learn more about Canadian Customs at their website.

We are sure that the information will answer any of your questions.