PASSPORT/VISA INFORMATION

Have Your Travel Documents Ready!
The 51st Annual Meeting has been officially recognized by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) International Events and Convention Services Program.  Please CLICK HERE to download a copy of our official registration letter.  It is recommended that you provide a copy of this letter upon your entry to Canada.

PASSPORT INFORMATION
Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity.  The CBSA will accept a valid passport as proof of citizenship.

Passport information for US Citizens

What documentation is required for children traveling to Canada?
Canada has laws and regulations to protect children and to prevent abduction. If delegates are traveling with a child (17 years of age or younger), they should carry:

  • A valid passport or an appropriate travel document for each child
  • A letter of permission from the child’s non-accompanying parent or legal guardian when traveling with a child who is not legally their own and
  • Copies of legal documents regarding custody rights if custody is shared.

VISA INFORMATION  
If you require an invitation letter from IAM to attend the Annual Meeting, please CLICK HERE to download the document.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
We have been advised the Canadian Consulate offices are experiencing labor disputes, and this is affecting the amount of time it is taking to process VISA’s.  What normally takes 7 – 10 days to process a VISA request can now take up to 3 -4 weeks.  We hope this situation will be resolved as soon as possible, but encourage you to apply for you VISA as quickly as possible.

Depending on where you live, you may need to meet certain entry requirements to visit Canada, including providing a VISA.  CLICK HERE  to view the list of countries that will need to provide a VISA or visit the following website: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp  

For more information concerning Passport and Visa requirements to visit Canada, please visit the following website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

FLIGHT INFORMATION

When booking your flight please fly into the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) located just 35 minutes from the Vancouver Convention Centre and our five host hotels.  For more information concerning the YVR airport, visit their website at: http://www.yvr.ca/en/default.aspx

GROUND TRANSPORTATION/CURRENCY

Taxi services are available from the airport to all hotels.  See below for one way taxi rates, all fees are in CAD currency.  Please note, prices below are subject to change.
 

HOTEL TAXI RATE
Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver $45.00
Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown $40.00
Pan Pacific Vancouver $45.00
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside $40.00
The Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver $45.00

Car rentals and Sedan/Limousine services can be arranged and picked up by visiting the YVR airport website.  To rent a car for the duration of your stay, please CLICK HERE. To reserve a sedan/limousine please CLICK HERE.

CURRENCY 
We recommend all visitors use Canadian currency when traveling within Canada. Visitors can exchange currency at Canadian chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, or at offices of foreign exchange brokers, but it is advised to have local currency on hand prior to arriving. Some hotels, merchants, restaurants and suppliers accept US or other foreign currency at a pre-determined rate, which may differ from the daily rate posted by financial institutions.

CLICK HERE to view up to date exchange rates and use the currency converter to convert your money into Canadian dollars.


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