Travelling with disabilities

Information and advice that can help you make informed and responsible decisions to keep you safe and make the most of your stay outside Canada.

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Services and information

Before you go

Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)

Find resources and learn about services designed to help facilitate barrier-free travel outside Canada

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)

Find information for persons with disabilities about planning travel, what to do at the screening checkpoint, and tailored advice for specific disabilities

International Transport Forum (ITF)

Check if your destination is a member of the ITF to find out if your accessible parking permit in Canada will be recognized there

Travel Advice and Advisories

Consult our destination-specific travel information and advice to be well-prepared for your trip

Registration of Canadians Abroad

Sign up for notifications in case of an emergency abroad or a personal one at home

Travel insurance

Get travel insurance if you travel outside Canada no matter where you're going or how long you'll be there

Living abroad

Find out how to prepare to study, work or volunteer in another country

Visas

Learn about the documents you may need to avoid any issues upon arrival and during your stay

Get cyber safe

Learn how to stay safe online, wherever you are

Using data plans outside Canada

Avoid expensive roaming fees when you use your Canadian cellphone, mobile device, or computer abroad

While you're away

Travel Advice and Advisories

Stay up to date on the security situation as you travel with our destination-specific information

Health and safety outside Canada

Learn about what to do to protect yourself as you travel

Contact us

If you need emergency help, contact us to tell us about the situation and get more details on how we can help you

Advice for different types of travellers

Older travellers

Find health, transportation and climate information when you’re travelling outside Canada

2SLGBTQI+ travellers

Find information on the laws and customs in other countries that can affect 2SLGBTQI+ travellers

Dual citizen travellers

Find information for Canadian dual citizens travelling or living outside Canada

Women travellers

Learn about legal, cultural, security, health and social considerations for women travellers

Student and youth travellers

Find information for students and youth travelling outside Canada

Coming back

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

How the CBSA helps persons with disabilities travel into Canada

Returning to Canada

Information on returning to Canada, border wait times, customs and immigration

Travel documents

Acceptable documents, establishing your personal identity and your citizenship

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