Pass control information & documents

Employees who need a Transportation Security Clearance, Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) or Restricted Area Pass (RAP) should follow these basic steps:

1. Contact your employer to be provided access to the online Transportation Security Services (TSS) portal, where you will complete your Transportation Security Clearance Application
2. Within TSS: complete your online application, and submit it for verification and confirmation
3. Once your application is reviewed, you will be invited (via email) to book an appointment with the Pass Control Office
4. Review and collect all required documents, as noted from your TSS application (birth certificate, etc.)
5. Obtain and complete required forms
   1. YEG Application Form
   2. Canadian Criminal Record Check (CCRC) if applicable
6. Attend appointment to receive temporary pass, as applicable
7. Application is then submitted to Transport Canada for review and approval
8. Once your clearance is approved, you will be invited (via email) to complete any required training courses, and then book an appointment with the Pass Control Office
9. Attend your appointment to return your temporary pass and be issued a RAIC

The Pass Control Office reviews and collects your forms and information to send to Transport Canada for processing.

Who needs to book an appointment with Pass Control?

• New applicants who do not hold any form of pass
• Any pass holder exchanging a temporary pass (RAP) for a permanent one (RAIC)
• Pass holders renewing their Transportation Security Clearance
• Pass holders updating their RAIC information
• Individuals requiring an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) printed

How to book your appointment

All appointments for the Pass Control Office can be booked through our online system. For each appointment you will receive a confirmation email and reminder emails that will also allow you to cancel or reschedule appointment if required. For further assistance on our online system, check out our how-to-guide below.

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Walk-ins are not available at this time.

How to prepare for your appointment

• Ensure that you have filled out the correct forms and documents
• Ensure that your employer has signed all the required forms
• Bring all your forms and documents to your appointment
• Be prepared to have your photo taken

All applicants must submit the following for a security clearance:

• Application for a Transportation Security Clearance (Online Application)
• Edmonton Airport YEG Application
• Review the Required Forms and Identification pdf to see which documents you should bring
• Applicants who have spent time outside of Canada in the five (5) years preceding the date of their application will be required to submit supporting out-of-country documents (OOC) when they submit their application at the Pass Control Office. Please visit TSC Applications Guidelines for more information.

Canadian Criminal Record Check

• A CCRC may be obtained through a local police service or third-party agency, based on a name and date of birth search through the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database, operated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). For more information visit: https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks

If the applicant is a minor

Applicants under the age of 18 must have their parent or legal guardian present at the time of processing of the application. The applicant’s parent or legal guardian is required to bring a valid, Canadian government photo ID.

• The YEG Application From must be completed by a Designated Signing Authority from within your company/employer, and the original form brought with you to your appointment
  • Signatures on this form must be in ink; digital signatures are not accepted
• Work and study permits that are not open for work in Alberta will not be accepted
• You may be required to provide additional information
• Bring all original documents with you to your appointment
  • Scans and photos of documents cannot be verified and will not be accepted

Any person who has lost or had any of the following items stolen (RAIC, RAP, Prox Card or Key(s)) is required to report it immediately to the Pass Control Office and complete this pdf form.

Any person who requires access to the restricted areas at the Edmonton International Airport must apply for a valid Transportation Security Clearance (TSC).  All forms required to apply will be given to you by your employer.

Download and review this PDF.

Download and complete this PDF.

The first time that an employee applies for a Canada pass, a signing authority must submit, on company letter head, justification as to why the employee requires the Canada Pass, which locations they will be travelling to, how often and what duties they will be performing.

The employee must submit a Canada Pass application along with the letter of justification to the Pass Office for review and approval.

Canada Pass renewals only require the Canada Pass application form as long as the Transport Canada Security clearance is valid.

Download and complete this PDF. Must also include your government credential.

Download and complete this PDF.