PASSPORT Canada has issued a reminder to all travellers that, although Canadians can travel to Jamaica with an ID and proof of citizenship, a valid Canadian passport will be needed to travel back to Canada.
Canadians boarding a flight back to Canada must present a valid Canadian passport. Airlines are required by law to ensure all travellers are properly documented before they embark with no exceptions.
Each year, many travellers attempting to board return flights to Canada without a passport are denied boarding because they do not have the proper travel documentation. These individuals are then faced with unanticipated delays while their passport application is processed.
Passport Canada suggests travellers obtain their Canadian passport before leaving Canada and come back worry free!
For more information, visit the Passport Canada website at http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-567-6868.