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Do I need a US Transit visa (C) if I have the Canadian green card?

I hold the Canadian green card with an Asia's passport and currently in Asia. I will fly back to Canada with a short transit in LAX (Los Angeles, US). Do I need to acquire a transit visa from the US ...
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Can I buy a PC part in the US and bring it back to Canada?

I'm currently on a vacation in the U.S (I live in Canada) and was wondering if I could buy PC parts from Micro Center and bring them back to Canada or if there are any additional fees.
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Expired Iranian passport with Canadian PR Card wanted to fly from Toronto to Tehran Iran [duplicate]

My wife Iranian citizen with Canadian Permanent Residence Card wanted to fly to Iran with Iranian passport expired on January 8, 2023. Is it possible to travel to iran and which airlines allow it. In ...
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When I come back, why does Canada ask when I left the country?

I've recently read that Canada implemented the Entry/Exit Initiative, so the border agency has been collecting information via airline manifests (lists of passenger names with their date of births, ...
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Expiration date on Argentina ETA (AVE)

I am thinking to travel to Argentina in August (Specifically on August 18th). Since, I am an eligible citizen for ETA (or AVE in Spanish), I decided to go for it. Thinking that it will be valid for 3 ...
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Will USA border agents think it's suspicious that I take my personal and work laptop?

I live in Canada and will travel to USA tomorrow for non-essential purposes. I return on Sunday. On Monday I start a new remote job in Canada. I want to take both my personal and work laptop, because ...
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Flying from Toronto to Mumbai via Newark [closed]

Has anyone recently flown from Toronto to Mumbai via Newark on an itinerary sold by Air Canada during covid (United operates the leg from Newark to Mumbai and air Canada code shares that leg)? Does ...
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I’m an international student in Canada. I want to see my girlfriend in the US

I am a Pakistani PhD student in Canada who has approximately $40k a year in funding. I have been here for two years and have visited the states for an academic conference on a visa. The same visa is ...
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Travelling to Pakistan with expired Pakistani passport?

I'm permanent resident of Canada and my Pakistani passport is expired. I've to travel to Pakistan within a week and I will be travelling on PIA from Toronto to Lahore. So is it ok for me to travel to ...
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Chinese citizen, Canadian permanent resident visiting Taiwan from China, is Hong Kong the only way?

My mother is a permanent resident of Canada and a Chinese citizen. She booked a plane ticket to China. If she gets a visa on her Chinese passport from the Taiwanese consulate in Toronto, then flies to ...
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NEXUS eligibility after moving out of the US

Context: I am a Canadian PR living in Canada (not a North American citizen). I had applied for and received NEXUS membership when I was in the US and had a valid US visa. I satisfied the eligibility ...
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Does a Canadian permanent resident need a transit visa in Canada?

I hava an Indian passport with a valid US work visa, a valid Canadian PR card. I am traveling to Delhi from Chicago via Toronto. My understanding is that I will require to apply for a transit visa ...
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DS-2019 and J1 visa different 212(e) status [closed]

I am a University Student in Canada working in the US next term, as I was preparing my documents for departure. I noticed that my DS-2019 said my country of permanent residence is China, though I am a ...
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I entered Hungary as a Schengen visitor, but left on a Temp. Residence Permit. When can I return as a Schengen visitor? [duplicate]

I entered Hungary earlier this year (mid April), and spent my 90 days there. Just before my time was up, I applied and was approved for a temp. residence permit - which would allow me to stay (not ...
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Do I need ESTA if I have an I-94 in my passport?

I live in Canada and have an EU passport. I have a valid I-94 in my passport as I went to the US by car. I am flying to the us from Canada and was not sure if I need to get ESTA.
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Transit visa for 6.5 hour layover Hong Kong

I am traveling from Canada to Australia via Hong Kong. I am trying to confirm if I need a transit Visa in HK. I have a Bangladeshi passport and I'm a Canadian PR. I am planning to fly in a week and I'...
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Boarded a flight and flew to the US with no visa, is the airline liable? [duplicate]

I have a Canadian Student Visa. I did not know that I am supposed to get a C-1 visa for a stopover in LAX for 2 hours. I did not need to change airport so I thought that a visa was not required. I ...
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Wrong dates on Argentina ETA

I applied for Argentina ETA for travel in late December 2019. I used their web interface to specify the exact travel dates. I got an approval for ETA valid from July 2019 to October 2019. Apart from ...
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Multiple frequent visits to US from Canada on B2

So I just recently moved to Vancouver for an internship. Previously I lived in Toronto. I am a Canadian PR, in process of getting the passport. Since I moved I have been frequently visiting cousins in ...
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Entering the UK as a British citizen who is a Canadian permanent resident

I am a permanent resident living in Canada; I hold a British passport. I am travelling back to the UK for a holiday, and was wondering whether, when arriving, am I able to walk straight through or do ...
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2h 20m layover at Istanbul Airport (IST) [duplicate]

I am a Bangladesh passport holder and a Canadian permanent resident. On my way from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Toronto Airport (YYZ) one of my layovers will be at Istanbul Airport (IST) for 2 hour 20 ...
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Do I need a Schengen visa for a direct flight to Amsterdam?

I am Eritrean living in Canada with a refugee passport and I'm going to Amsterdam from Calgary (no stops). I don't know if I need a Schengen visa, because when I went to the airport they said I need ...
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8 hours stay at frankfurt [duplicate]

I am a Pakistani passport holder, and a permanent resident of Canada, with PR card. Travelling via Frankfurt by Air Canada. Can I visit the city during this 8-hour layover or does it require any ...
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Do I need a transit visa in Dublin with change of terminals (Pakistani Citizen with Canadian PR card)? [closed]

Do I need a transit visa in Dublin with change of terminals (Pakistani Citizen with Canadian PR card)
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I'm an AU citizen living in Canada...how do I regularly visit my friend in the USA?

I'm about to move to Canada for work, and am an AU citizen. I have a dear friend who lives just 3 hours away in the USA and another close friend in Texas. Ideally, I'd like to spend as many of my ...
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Transit visa for Indian citizen when transiting through China

I am an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Canada. I am considering the following flight: Delhi (DEL) -> Hong Kong (HKG) -> Beijing (PEK) -> Montreal (YUL) I have a 2hr layover in Hong ...
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Can I travel to the USA with a Canadian refugee travel document?

I am a refugee in Canada and I need to enter the USA. Is that possible with my Candian refugee travel document? Has anyone tried this? And, if not, what do I need to visit the States? It's an urgent ...
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Business trip to US on B1/B2 for two weeks

I am a Chinese citizen holding B1/B2 visa which will expire in 2022. I have entered US multiple time for leisure. I am a landed immigrant in Canada and hired by a Canadian accounting firm. My firm is ...
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Non US or Canada citizen travelling to Windsor through Windsor/Detroit tunnel on tunnel bus

I want to travel to Windsor using the Windsor/Detroit tunnel bus. I am a non-US-citizen from Pakistan. I read that I am 'required' to get back on the tunnel bus after customs but what if my customs ...
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Visit US for Conference after F1 Visa

I left the US on 9/1 while on OPT (I only planned on working for 8 months since I got accepted to a Canadian MA program). I am originally from Germany and I was in the US for 6 years before that (...
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Can a Canadian citizen, resident in one province, be refunded provincial taxes paid during interprovincial travel?

I ask obviously for solely those provinces that levy a provincial tax.
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Do you need a visa for layover in US if you’re a Canadian permanent resident? [duplicate]

I have a Philippine passport and permanent resident status in Canada. I’m worried because I don’t have a US visa for my layover.
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Can Indian national with Canadian PR card get UK transit visa? [duplicate]

We are nationals of India, with valid Canadian PR cards. As we have a 22-hour layover in London, with an onward flight to Canada, can we get a transit visa (48 hours) after landing at LHR (Terminal 4)?...
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Can I travel to Malta without a visa?

I hold a Canadian travel document, which is issued to refugees and stateless people. I am a refugee in Canada and cannot obtain my national passport l, which is Egyptian. Can I travel to Malta without ...
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Indian passport and Canadian resident schengen visa

I have an Indian passport and an Canadian resident PR. I want to apply for my schengen visa while I am on a visit to India (impromptu backpacking plan). Is it strictly not advisable (or high chances ...
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Which permanent residents are exempted from the 3 year residency rule in NEXUS applications?

According to the CBSA website: In addition, certain permanent residents are also exempted from the three-year residency requirement. However I couldn't find the exact list of conditions for being ...
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Nexus card interview questions, not living in Canada yet?

I got my Canadian PR 6 months ago but haven't moved there yet. I am living in US since last 8 years and this makes me eligible for Nexus card. I will be giving my interview this week. I would like to ...
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Do NEXUS cards issued to permanent residents of Canada become invalid if you no longer live in Canada?

Let's say one is a permanent resident of Canada (and is not a North American national) and is therefore eligible for a NEXUS card. If they apply and receive a card but then move out of Canada (say, to ...
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SA national with CoPR travelling from Canada to SA via UK [duplicate]

My wife and I are entering Canada via UK in March. We have a valid Canadian immigration visa issued in our SA passports. We know we're exempt from a DATv as we're just in transit in London Heathrow ...
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Does a Canada PR card holder require a transit visa for London Heathrow airport? [duplicate]

I have an Indian passport and a Canadian PR card. I am travelling back to Canada from India with stopovers in Frankfurt and London. Do I need a transit visa for this? Thanks.
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Returning to Canada as a PR without a card

I recently got my permanent residence in Canada; until my PR card arrives, they provided me with a piece of paper. Unfortunately the airline does not accept that piece of paper to let you on the plane....
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Can a US citizen use a passport copy to enter the US from Canada?

I'm a US citizen with Canadian permanent resident card. My US passport is being renewed. Can I cross into the US with copies of both my passport and the passport renewal in my possession?
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Do I need visa to transit through the UK or EU countries? [duplicate]

I am a Ghanian and am a Canadian permanent resident. Can I transit without a visa through the UK and any EU country on my way to Ghana (such as Amsterdam, Belgium, Italy, Germany)?
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Exit US and re-enter Canada as a Canadian Permanent Resident with South Korean passport

I'm a Korean(South) who obtained a Canadian PR status 4 months ago and have a H4 visa on my Korean passport to stay in US legally. Recently, I moved down to US with my husband since he got a job here. ...
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