Restricted area identity card (RAIC)

RAICs contain biometric data relating to iris images and fingerprints, which allow for improved control over airport personnel accessing restricted areas.

To obtain a RAIC, you must have a Transportation Security Clearance issued by Transport Canada. The security clearance is valid for five (5) years.

 

NEW APPLICATION

If you do not have a security clearance or if it is expired, you must submit a new application to Transport Canada. 

 

Documents required

Depending on your status, the documents to submit will vary. Click on the status that corresponds to your situation to view the requested documents list. 

 

Canadian citizen born in Canada
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Proof of Verification of Judicial Record
    • Signed and dated issued by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 90 days before your appointment.
  • A copy of both your online certificates of achievement (Module 1 and 2) « Security Awareness Program » (www.BAPEXAM.ca)
  • Birth certificate
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ)
  • Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

Canadian citizen born outside Canada or permanent resident
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • La date sur le formulaire ne doit pas dépasser 30 jours avant votre rendez-vous
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Proof of Verification of Judicial Record
    • Signed and dated issued by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 90 days before your appointment.
  • A copy of both your online certificates of achievement (Module 1 and 2) « Security Awareness Program » (www.BAPEXAM.ca)
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ)

 

  • One (1) of the following documents depending on your status:
    • Canadian citizenship card
    • Canadian citizenship certificate
    • Permanent Resident card
    • Confirmation of permanent residency (form IMM-5688 or IMM-5292)
    • Record of landing (form IMM-1000)
  • Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

Foreign national (refugee, student, etc.)
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Proof of Verification of Judicial Record
    • Signed and dated issued by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 90 days before your appointment.
  • A copy of both your online certificates of achievement (Module 1 and 2) « Security Awareness Program » (www.BAPEXAM.ca)
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • Valid work permit
  • Study permit issued before June 1st 2014 with a letter confirming your right to work off campus.
  • Study permit issued after June 1st 2014 with a letter confirming your conditions of employment. Otherwise, you must own a work permit.
  • Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

Federal government employee (CBSA, CATSA, etc.)
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Proof of Verification of Judicial Record
    • Signed and dated issued by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 90 days before your appointment.
  • Birth certificate
  • A copy of both your online certificates of achievement (Module 1 and 2) « Security Awareness Program » (www.BAPEXAM.ca)
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • ID card of the organization you work for.
  • Civilian employee: Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • Peacekeeping officer: Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application for incumbents with security clearance issued by the Government of Canada
    • Please refer to your authorized signing officer.
    • This type of application cannot be filled via DocuSign.

 

Law enforcement agency employee (SPVM, RCMP, CSIS)
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Proof of Verification of Judicial Record (required only for civilian employees/not required for law enforcement and peacekeeping officers).
    • Signed and dated issued by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 90 days before your appointment.
  • A copy of both your online certificates of achievement (Module 1 and 2) « Security Awareness Program » (www.BAPEXAM.ca)
  • Birth certificate
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • ID card of the organization you work for
  • Civilian employee: Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • Law enforcement officer: Transportation security clearance for members of the Police corps and the CSIS
    • Please refer to your authorized signing officer.
    • This type of application cannot be filled via DocuSign.

 

United States Customs and Border Protection employee
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Proof of Verification of Judicial Record
    • Signed and dated issued by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 90 days before your appointment.
  • A copy of both your online certificates of achievement (Module 1 and 2) « Security Awareness Program » (www.BAPEXAM.ca)
  • Work permit
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • ID card of the organization you work for
  • Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

 

RENEWAL

If you do not have a security clearance or if it is expired, you must submit a new application to Transport Canada. 

 

Documents required

Depending on your status, the documents to submit will vary. Click on the status that corresponds to your situation to view the requested documents list. 

 

Canadian citizen born in Canada
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Birth certificate
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • ID card of the organization you work for
  • Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

Canadian citizen born outside Canada or permanent resident
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • One (1) of the following documents depending on your status:
    • Canadian citizenship card
    • Canadian citizenship certificate
    • Permanent Resident card
    • Confirmation of permanent residency (form IMM-5688 or IMM-5292)
    • Record of landing (form IMM-1000)
  • Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

Foreign national (refugee, student, etc.)
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • Valid work permit
  • Study permit issued before June 1st 2014 with a letter confirming your right to work off campus.
  • Study permit issued after June 1st 2014 with a letter confirming your conditions of employment. Otherwise, you must own a work permit.
  • Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

Federal goverment employee (CBSA, CATSA, etc.)
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Birth certificate
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • ID card of the organization you work for.
  • Civilian employee: Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • Peacekeeping officer: Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application for incumbents with security clearance issued by the Government of Canada
    • Please refer to your authorized signing officer.
    • This type of application cannot be filled via DocuSign.

 

Law enforcement agency employee (SPVM, RCMP, CSIS)
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Birth certificate
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • ID card of the organization you work for
  • Civilian employee: Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload your supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • Law enforcement officer: Transportation security clearance for members of the Police corps and the CSIS
    • Please refer to your authorized signing officer.
    • This type of application cannot be filled via DocuSign.

 

United States Customs and Border Protection employee
  • Completed Request for Airport Pass form
    • Signed and dated by the authorized signing officer of the company.
    • The date on the form must not exceed 30 days before your appointment.
  • Work permit
  • Valid passport
    • If you do not own a passport, please bring a piece of photo ID issued by a provincial or federal government (i.e.: driver’s license, health insurance card RAMQ).
  • ID card of the organization you work for
  • Civilian employee: Guidelines for Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) application, via DocuSign
    • Make sure to have submitted your transportation security clearance application to Transport Canada:
      • You must fill the form available on the Transport Canada website;
      • Your authorized signing officer must sign the application (via DocuSign).
      • You must sign the application and upload the corresponding supporting documents (via DocuSign).
        • Make sure to have completed this step BEFORE your appointment.
      • You do not need to print your application. The APO will have an electronic version.
      • Make sure to bring the original copies of all supporting documents that previously uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent between six (6) and twenty-four (24) months (consecutive or cumulative) outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (for any country where you have spent six (6) consecutive months or more)
    • Activity report

These documents must be uploaded to DocuSign.

 

  • If, over the past five (5) years, you spent over twenty-four (24) cumulative months outside of Canada and the United States, please bring the following documents:
    • Police certificates (pour tout pays où vous avez passé six (6) mois consécutifs ou plus)
    • Activity report (only for the periods during which you were unemployed, nor a student)
    • Proof of residency, of employment, of studies and/or activities

 

Issuing a RAIC and adding access
When the APO agent gives you your RAIC, or accesses are added, a delay of approximately 15 minutes is normally required for the synchronization of your card data with our internal access control systems, and for your RAIC to be functional.

 

Terms and conditions of a RAIC and a temporary pass
It is important to know that all security components issued by the APO are governed by the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 (CASR 2012).  When you receive your RAIC or temporary pass, you will have to sign Terms and conditions that must be always respected by any holder.