My 13 year old daughter's Canadian passport expired in May of this year, I totally forgot that it needed to be renewed... She has a valid Japanese passport as well as a green card, we live in the states. Can she enter Canada using her Japanese passport, and then we will renew her Canadian in the fall when we return? Should we bring the expired one with us? Or can I start the process now, and then have it sent to the address we are staying in Canada? Thanks
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Enter Canada from where, by what means?– DJohnMCommented Jun 20, 2015 at 20:02
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Ok so we are either going to drive through New Brunswick, or fly. I haven't totally decided yet....I am a Canadian but my husband is Japanese so the kids have dual passports. Unfortunately they all have to be renewed at different times. So, this time I forgot....– m YamamotoCommented Jun 21, 2015 at 1:07
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also we are just going to visit Canada for a couple of weeks to visit family– m YamamotoCommented Jun 21, 2015 at 1:09
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also she does have a Canadian Citizenship card..– m YamamotoCommented Jun 21, 2015 at 1:12
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When are you traveling? Can't you get your daughter a new Canadian passport while you are in the US?– phoogCommented Jun 22, 2015 at 5:53
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Unlike in the US, she can enter Canada on a valid Japanese passport even though she is a citizen of the country. Additionally, since Japanese citizens do not require a visa to enter the country, you won't have to apply in advance either.
I would bring the expired passport with me just in case since it is still proof of citizenship. You can apply for a new passport at any of the passport offices once you are in Canada.
It is recommended that you enter Canada on a Canadian passport if you are a Canadian citizen but other valid documentation that establishes your legal right to enter Canada would also work. In this case, you can show the immigration officer your expired Canadian passport in addition to your valid Japanese passport to satisfy the legal requirement.
answered Jun 20, 2015 at 19:21
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Unlike in the US, she can enter Canada on a valid Japanese passport even though she is a citizen of the country this is interesting, do you have a source ? I guess there's no way for the IO to know if you're a citizen or not if you're entering with a foreign passport ? Commented Jun 20, 2015 at 19:29
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I updated the answer with a link that provides some more information. Commented Jun 20, 2015 at 19:44
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@Blackbird57: They could. For example, if the passport says you were born in Canada, then that pretty much implies you are a Canadian citizen. Commented Jun 23, 2015 at 21:43
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1As far as I know, a regular Canadian passport is only issued to Canadian citizens. Commented Jun 23, 2015 at 21:46
Requirements have changed since this question was originally asked (and correctly answered at the time).
Canada now expects (almost) all citizens, including dual-citizens, to enter Canada on their Canadian passport when flying. US-Canadian dual citizens are an exception, and are allowed to use their US passport if they choose.
Starting November 10, 2016, a new Government of Canada electronic system will verify that all passengers have an appropriate travel document before they can board a flight to Canada.This process will happen automatically when your travel document is scanned during check-in for your flight.
This change is part of a broader Government of Canada initiative aimed at ensuring that all Canada-bound passengers have appropriate travel documents to enter the country before they board their flight.
For Canadian citizens, including dual Canadian citizens, you must present an acceptable travel document that shows that you are a Canadian. This means you need a valid Canadian passport (or a Canadian temporary passport, or a Canadian emergency travel document) to allow airline check-in staff and border officials to confirm that you are Canadian.
There is a workaround in the form of a 'special authorization' for dual-citizens who need to fly to Canada in the coming days, but do not have a valid passport. Conditions include holding a passport from a visa-exempt country (Japan is such a country), and having previously been issued a proof of citizenship such as a passport or citizenship certificate. Full details, and how to apply for one, can be found at the link above.
