Port Passes

Individual – First Time Port Pass

Your company must confirm sponsorship for you with BCTA before you can obtain a Port Pass. Please notify your company to begin.

Individual – First Time Port Pass

1. Fill out an application form.

   • When your company has sponsored you, you will receive an email from the Port of Vancouver with a link to an online Port Pass application.

   • Complete this form and submit it.
     https://ppmp.portmetrovancouver.com/Application/Application/#/Introduction

   • If you are approved, the Port of Vancouver will send you an email with a link to book your appointment online.

2. Book an appointment online to obtain your port pass.

   • Please bring with you: photo ID, payment.

     Acceptable photo ID: Driver’s Licence (interim paper licences are not accepted), BC Identification Card, Canadian Passport, FAST membership card, Nexus card, other Canadian government-issued photo ID, OR non-Canadian government-issued photo ID

   • Payment: confirm whether you or your company will pay for the Port Pass – $75 for BCTA member companies, $100 for others.

   • Location:

     100 - 20111 93A Avenue, Langley, BC

NOTE: Confiscated Port Passes (by security at the Port)

Your Port Pass will be confiscated if company sponsorship information is not kept up to date when you change companies or if you go to the Port with an expired Port Pass (a Port Pass is good for 5 years).

• The security guard will send an incident report to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Once VFPA confirms there is no security breach, the guard will return the Port Pass to BCTA within 3 business days. Call the BCTA office in advance to confirm whether your Port Pass has arrived.

• If you have changed companies: BCTA will return your Port Pass to you when your new company completes the Port Pass Sponsorship Form and sends it to BCTA.

• If your Port Pass has expired: BCTA will return your Port Pass when you complete the renewal process.

• Confiscated Port Passes are subject to a handling fee of $30 for members and $45 for non-members, which must be paid before BCTA can return the Pass.

Individual – Port Pass Transfer

Your new company must confirm sponsorship for you with BCTA before you can transfer your Port Pass. Please notify your company to begin.

Individual – Port Pass Transfer

Port Passes are issued subject to sponsorship by a specific company. When you change companies, your new company is responsible for transferring sponsorship for your Port Pass.

• Your company must fill out and submit a Port Pass Sponsorship Form with your details to BCTA. Ask your company for confirmation.

• You will receive confirmation from BCTA once the transfer is complete.

• You are not required to come to the BCTA office for a Port Pass transfer.

• It may take up to 72 hours for the terminal to act on the changes. Therefore, your company must complete and submit this form prior to your arrival to any terminal.

Individual – Replacing a Port Pass

You cannot replace a Port Pass without sponsorship from your company. Please notify your company to begin.

If your Port Pass was stolen, please follow these additional steps:

1. Tell your company when you notify them regarding sponsorship.

2. Contact BCTA at 604-888-5319 or portpass@bctrucking.com.

3. Report the theft to the RCMP. You will need a file number and the name of the department you reported to.

4. Report the theft to Port Security using this form. BCTA will keep a copy of this form, including the RCMP file number, which is required before we can replace your Pass.

Once these steps are completed, you will receive a link to an online application form from the Port of Vancouver. You will need to reapply to replace your Pass.

Individual – Replacing a Port Pass

You can replace a Port Pass that has been stolen, damaged or lost. First, your company needs to re-submit a Port Pass Sponsorship form. Then, you need to reapply.

Please follow instructions for your situation below.

1. Your Port Pass was stolen (if not, skip to #2):

   • Inform your company.

   • Contact BCTA at 604-888-5319 or portpass@bctrucking.com.

   • Report the theft to the RCMP. You will need a file number and the name of the department you reported to.

   • Report the theft to Port Security using this Stolen Port Pass Report. BCTA will keep a copy, including the RCMP file number, which is required before we can replace your Pass.

2. For stolen, lost or damaged cards, fill out and submit a new application form:

   • You should receive an email from the Port of Vancouver with a link to the form.

   • Or, fill out online and submit it.

   • If you are approved, the Port of Vancouver will send you an email with a link to book your appointment online.

3. Book an appointment online to obtain your replacement port pass.

   • Damaged cards: bring the original (damaged) Pass. Do not throw this Pass out. There is no cost to replace a damaged card. The replacement card will expire on the same date noted on the damaged card.

   • Stolen or lost cards: bring your photo ID, payment. For stolen cards, bring the RCMP file number.

     Acceptable photo ID: Driver’s Licence (interim paper licences are not accepted), BC Identification Card, Canadian Passport, FAST membership card, Nexus card, other Canadian government-issued photo ID, OR non-Canadian government-issued photo ID

   • Payment for stolen and lost cards: $75 for BCTA member companies, $100 for others. For lost cards, there is an additional Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Lost Port Pass Fee, as follows:

     • First lost Port Pass: $60

     • Second lost Port Pass: $100

     • Third lost Port Pass and each lost Port Pass thereafter (during the five-year period the Pass is valid): $150 plus an interview with VFPA

     If your company has not arranged to pay replacement fees for a new card, you must pay at BCTA to receive a new Pass.

   • Location:

     100 - 20111 93A Avenue, Langley, BC

Individual – Port Pass Renewal

You cannot renew a Port Pass without sponsorship from your company. Please notify your company to begin.

Individual – Port Pass Renewal

1. Fill out an application form.

   • When your company has sponsored you, you will receive an email from the Port of Vancouver with a link to an online Port Pass application.

   • Complete this form and submit it.
     https://ppmp.portmetrovancouver.com/Application/Application/#/Introduction

   • If you are approved, the Port of Vancouver will send you an email with a link to book your appointment online.

2. Book an appointment online to renew your port pass.

   • Please bring with you: photo ID, payment, original Port Pass (you must bring this with you even if it has expired).

     Acceptable photo ID: Driver’s Licence (interim paper licences are not accepted), BC Identification Card, Canadian Passport, FAST membership card, Nexus card, other Canadian government-issued photo ID, OR non-Canadian government-issued photo ID

   • Payment: confirm whether you or your company will pay for the Port Pass – $75 for BCTA member companies, $100 for others.

   • Location and hours:

     100 - 20111 93A Avenue, Langley, BC