ID requirements
Travel within Canada
Travel to, from or through the United States
International travel
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Remember your ID and travel documents.
You've planned and paid for your trip and you're ready to go — don't let missing travel documents stop your plans short. Each country on your itinerary may have different entrance and exit requirements. Before leaving, make sure the documents you use to leave are sufficient to get you back home.
Regardless of age, all guests require identification. You are responsible for making sure that you have the proper identification and travel documentation for your children as required by their itinerary. Without proper documentation your child may not be allowed to board their flight, and that's the last thing we want.
WestJet is not a member of the Canadian Transit without Visa Program. When travelling with WestJet to Canada, Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Filipino nationals must have a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada and connect to another flight departing Canada. Please view the Government of Canada website for more information.
Be aware that entrance requirements are strictly enforced, and we'd hate it if you were unable to board your flight.
Using your passport for identification?
Passport Canada recommends that you apply for a new passport if your current passport is damaged or inaccessible. Guests travelling with a passport that is damaged in any way could face significant delays, be denied entry at border crossings or be denied boarding on flights altogether.
Lost passports
If you lose your passport, contact the consulate/embassy of your issuing country without delay to report this loss. Passports located or turned into a WestJet representative will be returned to the originating country.
Travel within Canada
Travel within Canada |
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| For identification requirements directly from the
Government of Canada please visit identification requirements. |
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| Guest type | Identification required* *must be presented during boarding at the gate and the name on the ID must match the name on the boarding pass |
| Adults 18 years of age or older | One piece of government-issued photo ID OR Two pieces of government-issued non-photo ID (one of which must show name, date of birth and gender). |
| Infants (under two years of age) | Proof of age required* (a photocopy is acceptable) *If you do not have proof of age, you will be required to purchase a seat for your child. The purchase price for the seat will be fully refunded if proof of age is provided to WestJet within 7 days. |
| Children travelling with one parent | Consult Foreign Affairs Canada for information on proof of custody, notarized letters, etc., as additional information may be required if you are planning onward travel to the United States or another country. |
| Children travelling alone (12 to 17 years of age) | Your child may be denied boarding if they appear to be under 12 years of age and are not able to present proof of age. |
| Children travelling as an unaccompanied minor (see age restrictions) |
A photocopy (not the original) of your child's government-issued identification showing their name, gender and date of birth must be presented and sent with your child. Each parent/guardian that is picking up or dropping off a child must also have government-issued identification. |
Travel to, from or through the United States
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires the following Secure Flight Passenger Data:
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name (as it appears on the government-issued ID that will be used when travelling)
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date of birth
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gender
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redress number (if applicable)
Failure to provide the Secure Flight Passenger Data may result in denial of transport or denial of authority to enter the boarding area. The TSA may share information you provide with law enforcement or intelligence agencies; visit the TSA website for more information on their privacy policies.
Travel to, from or through the United States |
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| Guest type | Identification required* *must be presented during boarding at the gate and the name on the ID must match the name on the boarding pass |
| Adults, children and infants | WestJet requires a valid passport
*If you are a citizen of a country other than Canada or the United States, please contact your consulate or embassy for entry requirements, or contact us at 1-800-581-9499. ESTA – Non Canadian visitors from Visa Waiver countries. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires an online application be completed for travel authorization prior to travel to the U.S. |
| Children travelling with one parent | Consult Foreign Affairs Canada for information on proof of custody, notarized letters, etc. |
| Children travelling as an unaccompanied minor | WestJet does not offer unaccompanied minor service for flights to, through or from the U.S. |
U.S Customs and Border Protection requires the following destination information at check-in:
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the name of your hotel (if applicable)
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the address, city and zip code of where you'll be staying, or
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if you are connecting onto a cruise ship: the name of the ship, the city from which it departs, and that city's port zip code
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if you are carrying a cell phone with you on your trip you may enter your cell number as the contact phone number
International travel
International travel |
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| Guest type | Identification required* *must be presented during boarding at the gate and the name on the ID must match the name on the boarding pass |
| Adults, children and infants | A valid passport is required. For information specific to your destination country(s) contact the nearest embassy or consulate or Foreign Affairs Canada. |
| Children travelling with one parent | Consult Foreign Affairs Canada for information on proof of custody, notarized letters etc, and the nearest embassy or consulate for the destination you are travelling to as there may be additional documentation required. |
| Children travelling as an unaccompanied minor | WestJet does not offer unaccompanied minor service for international travel. |
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All identification information outlined above applies to your travel. You should also be aware that some hotel and activity suppliers may require ID for redemption of services.