Pass Control Office
Victoria Airport Authority is mandated under the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations (CASRs 2012) to establish and maintain a RAIC (Restricted Area Identification Card) program. This program and issuance of other Documents of Entitlement as well as the Landside Identity card program are managed by the Pass Control office at YYJ.
Note: Pass Control documents are issued by the employer for completion. Please have documents and required training completed prior to booking your appointment with the Pass Control Office.
For details regarding these programs, please click on the link(s) below.
RAICs, Temporary Documents of Entitlement and Landside ID (En)
RAICs, Temporary Documents of Entitlement and Landside ID (Fr)
Pass control information
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 the Pass Control Office
- Review and collect your required documents
- Review and fill out your required forms
- Bring your forms and documents to your appointment
The Pass Control Office reviews and collects your forms and information to send to Transport Canada for processing.
Book your appointment
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.
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
