British Defence Laison Staff Ottawa

British Defence Liaison Staff Ottawa / Pre-Arrival / Travel

Travel

Passage Arrangements

When firm movement details have been agreed an Application for Air Passage (Form F MOV 562) must be completed and forwarded directly to Families Section, DSCOM. This form covers the air passage of Service personnel, but not dependants. If you are to be accompanied by your family, Form F MOV 564 must also be completed and sent directly to Families Section, DSCOM. Email: DESDSCOM-FAMSEC-GP@mod.gov.uk

Class of travel is subject to individual service requirements/constraints, but generally is at Economy class.

Flights, Hotel Accommodation and Car Hire:
Flights – To be booked via Families Section, DSCOM, Abbey Wood.
Hotel Accommodation – To be booked by yourself or losing unit via HRG. It is recommended that you set up an HRG account if you do not already have one.
Car Hire – If required, you may hire, at public expense, a vehicle of suitable size for your family on arrival at your new post. Reimbursement is restricted to a maximum of 5 days hire charges, any charges over this period will be borne by the individual (insurance and petrol). You should submit a claim with a receipted invoice to BDLS on completion of your rental agreement. There is no entitlement to a hire car at the end of your assignment.
Contact Details: please ensure that you have updated BDLS with a contact address/number/email that can be used once you leave your previous unit and before you arrive in Canada.

Privately Arranged Passage

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VISAS

VISAS
Initial entry into Canada. As Commonwealth Citizens neither you nor your family will require ‘visas’ for entry into Canada. To gain authority to stay for the duration of the posting it is recommended that the following documents are shown to Immigration Officials at point-of-entry:
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Travel insurance

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