As a reminder, all travelers wishing to travel to Canada will either need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The only exception are US Citizens, who require only their passport. There is also a biometric requirement for persons coming from a country that requires a visa. Persons who require only an eTA do not need to provide a biometric.

Travelers that normally require a visa will also need to provide a biometric as of the end of 2018. The biometric must be collected at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) overseas, and as it forms part of the visa application, it must be provided before a visa application can be decided upon. The biometric must be given in person at any of the 139 VACs in 53 countries around the globe. The biometric cannot be collected at the airport overseas, OR upon arrival OR in Canada.

All other countries will require an eTA. An eTA can be applied for on your smartphone or computer. Most applications are approved within minutes, but we recommend applying a few months before scheduled travel in case you need to provide additional documents.

Apply here: eTA Application

Work Permits

Organizers and administrative staff of international meetings or conventions being held in Canada do not need a work permit. For more information, please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

Inadmissible Circumstances

Persons who have been convicted of any criminal offenses may be inadmissible to Canada. For more information, please visit the Canadian Government website.

Key Points:

• All visitors must have valid travel documents and identification to enter Canada, such as a passport or visa.
• Find current information on entry requirements on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website.
• Requirements may vary depending on the country you’re travelling from — or transiting through.
• Visa-exempt foreign nationals (excluding U.S. citizens) must apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), ideally prior to booking their flight to Canada.
• Visa-required foreign nationals may be required to submit fingerprints and a photo (biometrics) to acquire their visa for travel to Canada.

Airport Information

As Canada’s hub of international travel and passenger traffic, Toronto is conveniently served by daily and direct flights from dozens of U.S. and international cities aboard regional, national and global air carriers. In fact, our two international airports handle more than 1,400 flights a day. It’s a breeze to fly in for a meeting, anytime, with a truly global choice of airlines.

Toronto Pearson International Airport

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Transportation from the Airport

UP Express
UP Express is a convenient way to get from the Pearson airport to downtown Toronto’s Union Station. Take a 25-minute ride on a air-rail link, no matter what’s happening on the roads or in the weather forecast.

Taxis:

Taxis pick up passengers at designated pickup area at both airports.

Ride-Sharing Apps:

Uber and Lyft are available at the airport. Ride app services pick up passengers at the designated pickup area at both terminals at the Pearson airport.

Shuttles:

Hotels may have direct shuttles services available at Pearson airport. A courtesy phone on the Arrivals Level of Terminals 1 and 3 allows you to connect with hotels directly to find shuttle times and other information.

The Billy Bishop Airport provides complimentary shuttle services for passengers to downtown Toronto’s Union station. Take the shuttle at the Pick Up & Drop off area for a quick 10 minute ride.

Public Transportation:

Service to Toronto from the airport is available via the Toronto Transit Commission(TTC) or GO Transit.

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has appointed Maritz Global Events as its official housing and registration company and has secured a block of hotel rooms near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. All housing is reserved through Maritz for the AAP room block; hotels cannot accept accommodation requests made directly. Reservations will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A $15 per room per night fee is included in the room rates and will be paid to Maritz Global Events.

Visit the Housing page to learn more.