Pass control information & documents
Important Notice
To all employees:
Please note that as of 15 August 2019, Transport Canada will be putting into effect a new Transportation Security Clearance application. This will include a background check by US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) for employees requiring access within the US preclearance areas. Employees that will require access to the US preclearance area must have the new application completed. Failure to provide consent to the US CBP background check will result in restrictions placed on the holders’ access to the US preclearance areas.
The following applicants will be exempt from the additional checks:
• Government of Canada employees working at an aerodrome
• Canadian law enforcement officers working at an aerodrome
• Canadian flight crew members
• US CBP preclearance officers working at an aerodrome
If you have any questions, please contact your employer.
Employee access passes
Security and safety are among the top priorities at EIA. With more than 300 companies and thousands of employees on site, security clearance is centrally managed by the Pass Control Office.
This page helps employers and employees at Airport City understand the process and begin the paperwork to get security clearance.
Pass control process
Employees who need a Transportation Security Clearance, Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) or Restricted Area Pass (RAP) should follow these basic steps:
- Book an appointment with Pass Control
- Review and collect your required documents
- Review and fill out your required forms
- Bring your forms and documents to your Pass Control meeting
The Pass Control Office collects your forms and sends them to Transport Canada for processing. We verify all the information before sending to speed up the process. If Pass Control does not review your forms to catch mistakes, Transport Canada would send the entire package back and your approval would be delayed.
Book your meeting
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
How to book your appointment
To book your Pass Control meeting, please call: 780 890 8377
Appointments are required for processing applications and printing passes, but you are welcome to try the walk-in sessions.
Appointments are available:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday (except holidays)
Walk-ins are available:
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hours are subject to change without notice. If you can’t make your appointment, please provide the Pass Control Office with at least 24 hours notice.
How to prepare for your appointment
- Ensure you have filled out the correct forms and documents
- Bring all of your forms and documents to your meeting
Contact Pass Control
Required documents
All applicants for security clearance must submit:
- Application for a Transportation Security Clearance (Online Application)
- Edmonton Airport RAIC or RAP Application form
- Edmonton Airport Proximity Application
- Additional documentation may be required, depending on applicant
- Review the Pass Control Document Table to see which documents you should bring
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.
Which documents do you need? (Pass control document table)
Transportation Security Clearance online application
RAIC or RAP application form
Proximity Application Form
Birth Certificate
Passport (Canadian gov't Issued photo ID if no passport)
Canadian Citizenship Card or Valid permanent Resident Card
Citizenship and Immigration Documentation (CIC) - Letter confirming Refugee Protection
Valid Work or Study Permit
Canadian Citizens born in Canada
Transportation Security Clearance online application
Yes
RAIC or RAP application form
Yes
Proximity Application Form
Yes
Birth Certificate
Yes
Passport (Canadian gov't Issued photo ID if no passport)
Yes
Canadian Citizenship Card or Valid permanent Resident Card
No
Citizenship and Immigration Documentation (CIC) - Letter confirming Refugee Protection
No
Valid Work or Study Permit
No
Children born outside Canada to a Canadian Parent
Transportation Security Clearance online application
Yes
RAIC or RAP application form
Yes
Proximity Application Form
Yes
Birth Certificate
No
Passport (Canadian gov't Issued photo ID if no passport)
Yes
Canadian Citizenship Card or Valid permanent Resident Card
Yes
Citizenship and Immigration Documentation (CIC) - Letter confirming Refugee Protection
No
Valid Work or Study Permit
No
Naturalized Canadians and landed immigrants
Transportation Security Clearance online application
Yes
RAIC or RAP application form
Yes
Proximity Application Form
Yes
Birth Certificate
No
Passport (Canadian gov't Issued photo ID if no passport)
Yes
Canadian Citizenship Card or Valid permanent Resident Card
Yes
Citizenship and Immigration Documentation (CIC) - Letter confirming Refugee Protection
No
Valid Work or Study Permit
No
Refugees
Transportation Security Clearance online application
Yes
RAIC or RAP application form
Yes
Proximity Application Form
Yes
Birth Certificate
No
Passport (Canadian gov't Issued photo ID if no passport)
Yes
Canadian Citizenship Card or Valid permanent Resident Card
No
Citizenship and Immigration Documentation (CIC) - Letter confirming Refugee Protection
Yes
Valid Work or Study Permit
Yes
Other applicants born outside Canada
Transportation Security Clearance online application
Yes
RAIC or RAP application form
Yes
Proximity Application Form
Yes
Birth Certificate
No
Passport (Canadian gov't Issued photo ID if no passport)
Yes
Canadian Citizenship Card or Valid permanent Resident Card
No
Citizenship and Immigration Documentation (CIC) - Letter confirming Refugee Protection
No
Valid Work or Study Permit
Yes
Please read and review these documents:
All applicants must complete these forms:
Additional documents and applications:
Special forms for Police, RCMP and CBSA officers:
Hours of operation
- Monday to Friday
- 7:00 am–5:00 pm
- Closed weekends and holidays
Walk-in service
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 7:00 am–3:00 pm