Canada Transit Visa

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.

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