stop over in vancouver

[Kikibearylala 2]

hello there fellow vj'ers,im leaving for the states in sept.and my itinerary will be manila-vancouver-las vegas,is it true that when i get to vancouver they will ask for a canadian visa???its night time here so cant call the philippine airline for the info.anyone has an experience about this?any info will be gladly appreiciated.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I am not sure why they would ask you for a Canadian visa when your flight is just stopping in Vancouver? It's simply a layover.

[Kikibearylala 2]

thanks for the fast reply

[Darnell 8,478]

vancouver airport also has us immigration portal / CBP POE , for outbound flights into the USA.

This is a repeated topic, though - I'll dig a bit, see what comes back in the search engine, and post some links here.

[gvt 0]

Info here is applicable for your circumstance if you have a proper visa:

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/twov-tsv/it-iiv-eng.html

Edited August 12, 2010 by gvt

[canadian_wife 1,785]

You enter Canada when you enter Vancouver. You need a Transit visa.

good luck

[Darnell 8,478]

this was 'china specific' - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/260015-canadian-transit-visa-needed-for-vancouver/page__view__findpost__p__3991410

but you should try to get transit visa from canadian embassy in Manila - it's free in China, perhaps is free in Manila also?

[gvt 0]

You enter Canada when you enter Vancouver. You need a Transit visa.

good luck

Please check this link. I don't think it is true if the OP meets the criteria for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) program:

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/twov-tsv/it-iiv-eng.html

"Nationals from the following countries qualify for the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) program:

* Indonesia

* Thailand

* Taiwan

* the Philippines

All nationals who qualify for the TWOV program must also meet these conditions:

* They hold a valid passport issued by an approved country (listed above);

* They hold a valid U.S. visa;

* They travel to Canada on an approved airline; and

* They transit through an approved Canadian airport.

"

The key is "approved" airline and "approved" airport.

[Darnell 8,478]

gvt - there ya go - that's the answer, man !!!

[gvt 0]

The key is "approved" airline and "approved" airport.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/twov-tsv/iaa-iiac-eng.html

Vancouver is the approved airport and Philippines Airlines is one of the approved airlines.

[Tahoma 2,291]

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/twov-tsv/iaa-iiac-eng.html

Vancouver is the approved airport and Philippines Airlines is one of the approved airlines.

This looks like good info. Thanks gvt.

[Kikibearylala 2]

thank you very much for all those who took time to answer my inquiry its really appreciated,especially to gvt!!more power and god bless!!

[johnnybgood265 3]

enjoy your trip and welcome to las vegas...

god bless you

[canadian_wife 1,785]

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/twov-tsv/iaa-iiac-eng.html

Vancouver is the approved airport and Philippines Airlines is one of the approved airlines.

Thanks for the correction

Edited August 14, 2010 by canadian_wife

[johnnybgood265 3]

When you make it to the states. And after the honeymoon time. My wife and I would like to become friends with you two . Welcome and have a safe and painless journey.