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Canada visa requirement when travelling from USA

19-08-2024 06:36PM

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Baoithin66

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Travelling to the US and on to Canada. Is a visa required when trevelling to Canada by car or train from the USA or is your passport sufficient?

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#2 20-08-2024 10:37AM

endofrainbow

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You need an ETA or visa.
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1044&top=16

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#3 21-08-2024 08:09PM
Baoithin66

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122523017#Comment_122523017

I think I will apply for an ETA but It is confusing but I checked and it seem it is not needed when entering via USA unless flying in:
Who needs an eTA to travel to Canada?
There are 4 types of travellers:
Travellers who need an eTA:
Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport. These travellers do not need an eTA when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).

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