Passport Stamping and Use the Kiosks

The CBSA no longer stamps all passports at airports with Primary Inspection Kiosks.
If you need a stamp in your passport as a proof of entry into Canada you must request a stamp from a border services officer after completing a kiosk transaction.
If your passport is not stamped, you are only authorized to stay in Canada for up to 6 months from the day you initially entered Canada, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
If the border services officer authorizes a period of stay of some other duration, either more or less than 6 months, the officer may issue you a document and should stamp your passport indicating the date by which you must leave Canada.

How to use the kiosks

Up to five travellers with the same place of residence can use a kiosk together.

At the kiosk:
- Scan your travel document
- Take your photo
- Answer a few questions to complete your declaration
Take your kiosk receipt to a border services officer

Kiosks are available at the following locations: