How it works

Restricted Area 1 (R1) port pass

Any individual requiring access to a marine facility must hold a valid port pass. To obtain a Restricted Area 1 (R1) port pass, the applicant will be required to:

• Submit the duly completed original copy of the form in person at the time of registration
• Submit two pieces of identification:

• • Driver’s licence
  • Quebec health insurance card
  • Any government-issued photo ID (passport, citizenship card, firearms license, etc.)
  • Two IDs that count as one, such as a birth certificate, any government issued non-photo ID (declaration of naturalization, military card, etc.), employer’s photo ID.

Unacceptable ID: social insurance card, credit cards, library or municipal services card, merchant or social club cards, private company ID card

• Make payment in cash, by Visa, MasterCard or debit card; if the organization does business with the Montreal Port Authority, the payment may be invoiced directly.

Restricted Area 2 (R2) port pass

In addition to the R1 port pass requirements, the applicant will need a marine transportation clearance from Transport Canada and will:

• Complete the official transportation security clearance form and the consent form
• Present an original birth certificate and/or a citizenship certificate and that of his/her spouse
• Present his/her passport
• Submit to fingerprinting and to another facial photograph.

The R2 port pass will only be issued upon confirmation of the security clearance by Transport Canada.