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Canadian Transit Visa
If you are going on a trip that involves transit in Canada then you need to be sure
that you have the correct type of authorisation to enter across the border. Even if
you are just travelling through Canada and not stopping there, you will require a
transit visa.
Do I need a visa for transit in Canada?
If you are transiting Canada then you require a visa or an eTA to be allowed to do so. Even if
you are only in Canada for a very short time, you still require a visa. An eTA is the most common
way to
get authorisation
is you are simply in Canada as transit.
Exception - If your
plane refuels in Canada
on the way to/from the US or a country that is in
the Transit Without Visa Program then this is the exception where you would not require a visa.
Requirements for transit visa
To apply for an eTA you must be a citizen of a country that is visa-exempt for example, UK or
Australia. You can see the full list of countries
here. Applying for eTA takes just a few minutes
but you will need to have a valid passport and have your details ready to enter into the online
form. You will also require a debit or credit card to pay the application fee for the Canada
transit visa. If you are not from the visa-exempt countries then you will require a Temporary
Resident Visa for transit.
Types of transit visas
There are three types of temporary resident visas available – single entry, multiple entry and
transit. You are advised to apply for a transit visa well in advance of travelling.
If you are eligible for the eTA Canada transit then this is just a case of applying online using
the eTA application form. It takes around ten minutes to complete and you will get confirmation
through by email to say whether it has been approved.