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Transit Through Canada: Do You Need a Transit Visa?
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Transit Through Canada: Do You Need a Transit Visa?
If you are travelling through Canada to another country, you may need a Transit Visa or an eTA. This depends on your nationality and whether you are changing airports or flights.
Do You Need a Transit Visa?
| Nationality | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Visa-exempt | eTA (if flying) |
| Visa-required | Transit visa required |
| US citizens | No visa or eTA needed |
| China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand residents with valid US visa | May be eligible for China Transit Program (CTP) or Transit Without Visa (TWOV) |
China Transit Program (CTP)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible | Citizens of China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand |
| Requirement | Valid US visa or Green Card |
| Route | USA → Canada → another country (or reverse) |
| Duration | Up to 24 hours |
| Cost | Free |
Transit Without Visa (TWOV)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible | Citizens of certain countries |
| Airports | Vancouver (YVR) and Toronto (YYZ) only |
| Duration | Up to 48 hours |
| Restrictions | Must stay in the transit area |
| Cost | Free |
Transit Visa Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Validity | For the specific transit |
| Application | Apply to IRCC |
| Processing | 1–4 weeks |
| Documents | Passport, itinerary, visa for destination country |
Tips
- Check before booking — some connections through Canada require a transit visa
- CTP is useful — if you have a valid US visa and are from an eligible country
- Apply early — transit visas take time to process
- Don't leave the airport — unless you have proper visitor status
- eTA for transit — visa-exempt nationals need an eTA even for transit flights
- Direct airside transit — some programs allow passing through without entering Canada
Source: IRCC — Transit Through Canada
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