Can I enter Canada with valid UK passport and two week expired Canadian passport

[trentfrog]

Hi everyone

I have dual Canadian/British citizenship and currently living in Spain. I am going to Canada to visit family fro 5 weeks and have just realized my Canadian passport will be two weeks expired when I travel to Canada. I have a valid UK passport that is up to date. My question is can I enter Canada with my British passport and prove my Canadian Citizenship at customs with my two week expired Canadian Passport and Canadian Citizenship card. (I must tell you though my citizenship card is from when I was a kid so the picture is much younger). If this is possible what do I fill in on the customs card on the plane, Canadian Citizen or British visitor?


It would be much appreciated if someone can could answer this question quickly as I am travelling very soon.

Many thanks.

 

[CanV]

I believe you can travel with an expired passport only to the country that issued it. The airline may want to see a valid passport, at which point you show them your British. Best to check with the Canadian embassy before you leave.