Staying informed when travelling outside Canada has been made a little bit easier thanks to a service designed specifically for Canadians abroad.
“We encourage you to register whether you are planning a vacation or living abroad,” the government said.
How to Register
Online registration is available here and can be done for a single person or a group of travellers.Although those registering must provide personal details, such as date of birth and emergency contact information, all personal information obtained through registration is kept confidential, the government said.
Those planning to travel to more than one destination simply registers the details of their first destination country and then selects the option ‘I will be visiting other countries’ in the “Other Information” section.
Cruise-goers must select every port as a separate destination, including multiple ports in a single country. Simply enter the cruise ship name and add the name of the company in the ‘additional information’ field.
While Ottawa recommends use of its notification service, it noted that doing so does not guarantee travellers will receive consular assistance in a foreign country.
“The decision to travel is your responsibility,” the information page said. “You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad.”
Ottawa recommends all travellers purchase “the best travel insurance” they can afford as well as check travel advice and advisories for their destination while planning the trip and again before departure.
