Category: Transit Visa
Overview: Allows eligible foreign nationals to transit through a Canadian airport for up to 48 hours en route to a third country. Required for those who need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada, even briefly, and do not qualify for visa-exempt status or an eTA.
Eligibility: Must have a valid passport, an onward ticket to a third country within 48 hours, and stay in the transit area. Eligibility varies by nationality, requiring a TRV, eTA, or visa-exempt status.
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: No
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit.html
Summary: The Canada Transit Visa permits passage through a Canadian airport for up to 48 hours to a third country. It's for those needing a TRV for transit. Eligibility includes a valid passport, onward ticket, and staying in the transit area.