LPRs traveling through Canada

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

A word to the wise:  Before transiting through a Canadian airport, make sure you get a transit visa if required.  Even though you (depending on your home country) don't need a visa to VISIT Canada, you very well might need a visa to transit through Canada.......

 

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

Easy to apply for and usually hear in minutes it is approved

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/apply.html

only $7 and good for 5 years or sooner if your passport expires

 

but this is also true  A US visa holder or green card holder does not need one

i found this out when my Moroccan husband traveled in August / we got the transit visa and did not need it but if you have to change airports,   you do need it

 

If you belong to a country or territory whose citizens require a visa to enter Canadayou will need a transit visa if you plan to travel through Canada without stopping or visiting. However, if you are travelling to or from the United States, you may not require a transit visa.

 

and in France (depending on your country )you need one if changing airports or if you buy from a cheap online site that sells your ticket to you in 2 stages (one to paris where you have to pick up a new one to the other country)

Sweden also has a transit visa policy for many countries

 

anytime a person travels he/she should check out the requirements of every country you will pass thru

and don't rely on the travel agent or online site to know/ they don't

Edited October 10, 2018 by adil-rafa

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

On 10/10/2018 at 8:08 AM, adil-rafa said:

Easy to apply for and usually hear in minutes it is approved

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/apply.html

only $7 and good for 5 years or sooner if your passport expires

 

but this is also true  A US visa holder or green card holder does not need one

i found this out when my Moroccan husband traveled in August / we got the transit visa and did not need it but if you have to change airports,   you do need it

 

If you belong to a country or territory whose citizens require a visa to enter Canadayou will need a transit visa if you plan to travel through Canada without stopping or visiting. However, if you are travelling to or from the United States, you may not require a transit visa.

 

and in France (depending on your country )you need one if changing airports or if you buy from a cheap online site that sells your ticket to you in 2 stages (one to paris where you have to pick up a new one to the other country)

Sweden also has a transit visa policy for many countries

 

anytime a person travels he/she should check out the requirements of every country you will pass thru

and don't rely on the travel agent or online site to know/ they don't

 "As a U.S. Green Card holder, you do not need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. However, you are expected to have an eTA if you plan to fly to or transit throughCanada. ... proof of status in the U.S. (such as a valid Green Card), and. your valid passport that you used to apply for your eTA."

 

 

[NikLR 13,220]

For people who have a stop over in Canada before becoming an LPR, they will need a transit visa as required by their country of origin.  Also to note, Canada is mostly pre-clearance so you will POE at the Canadian airport.  

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

7 minutes ago, NikLR said:

For people who have a stop over in Canada before becoming an LPR, they will need a transit visa as required by their country of origin.  Also to note, Canada is mostly pre-clearance so you will POE at the Canadian airport.  

My wife has a Green Card.....but was denied boarding due to lack of an ETA.  We were on our way to Taiwan.....

Edited October 11, 2018 by missileman

[NikLR 13,220]

Just now, missileman said:

My wife has a Green Card.....but was denied boarding due to lack of an ETA.

Ah yes, we've posts on this in the Canada forum but probably non-Canadians dont visit there much. 

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

1 minute ago, NikLR said:

Ah yes, we've posts on this in the Canada forum but probably non-Canadians dont visit there much. 

I should have done more research before we left........anyway, she now has an ETA good for 5 years...lol

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

3 hours ago, NikLR said:

For people who have a stop over in Canada before becoming an LPR, they will need a transit visa as required by their country of origin.  Also to note, Canada is mostly pre-clearance so you will POE at the Canadian airport.  

yeah,   that part is nice as Adil could POE in Montreal there on his return from a vacation and only had to change planes in Newark

Edited October 11, 2018 by adil-rafa