In order to pass through Canada in transit it is necessary that your journey meets a number of requirements, including a confirmation of transit within 48 hours, be a passenger of a joint flight and have a valid visa to the final destination. Find out what other requirements are for travelers and how to get a Canadian transit visa

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If you do a transplant in Canada during your journey and this country is not the final destination, it is very important to understand the rules and requirements, especially if you need a visa exclusively for transit purposes. Requirements for Canadian transit visas in 2025 further in this article.

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Canadian transit visa - what is it for permission?

A transit visa is a type of visa that some travelers will need if they travel (ie they go "transit") through Canada to get to another international destination.

Canadian Transit Visa is a temporary residence permit without paying a fees that are required by persons from countries that are not eligible for electronic travel permission (ETA). This visa allows travelers to pass transit through Canada on the way to another country without actually entering the state.

If you come from a visa -free country, electronic travel permission (ETA) is required to transit through Canada. It is valid for five years or before the expiration of your passport, depending on what will come before.

Who can get a Canadian transit visa?

To get a Canadian transit visa, foreigners must:

1. To provide confirmation of transit through Canada between two international flights for 48 hours or less.

2. To be a passenger of an international flight that makes a stop in Canada on the way to another country.

3. Have a valid visa to the destination country.

Importantly! If you apply for a transit visa, you must convince an immigration service officer that your sole purpose is transit through Canada.

Types of Canadian transit visas

Canada offers disposable and double transit visas.

Getting each permit is free.

Although applicants must provide biometric data, they are also released from any fees, which makes the process more accessible to travelers.

How to apply for a Canadian Transit Visa?

The Canadian Transit Visa application is submitted online.

Importantly! If you are unable to apply online through a disability or if you travel with a person's certificate or a travel document issued to a refugee, a stateless person or a non -citizen, you can apply on paper.

You have to log in to your account on the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Portal (IRCC) or create it if you do not have it.

Then you have to fill in the online visa, which will be for a standard guest visa. You have to make sure that you have chosen the Transit Option in the Visa Request field.

Then you will need to provide the necessary accompanying documents for your application.

Document package to obtain a Canadian transit visa

In order to be eligible for a transit visa, you need to submit the following documents together with the application:

- A clear color copy of the identity document, such as a valid passport.

- A form of family information.

- Use of the form of a representative if possible (only if the family member applies on behalf of the applicant or third parties).

- Documents for minor children, if there is (the need for documents depends on whether a child under 18 years of age will travel with only one parent, with a relative or friend or herself).

In addition, such documents are optional, but they will help confirm your right to receive a transit visa:

- History of previous travel.

- Travel route.

Personal Person that is exempted from receiving a Canadian transit visa

There is an exception for travelers with real non -immigration visas of the United States or temporary resident visas:

If you are traveling through Canada to or from the United States for less than 48 hours, you do not need to provide biometric data.

Always check the visa requirements and grounds for your journey based on your citizenship and travel route before traveling.

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We remind! Third countries that are traveling through the EU airport must have a corresponding visa. We have already told what the conditions of obtaining and the procedure for registration of a transit Schengen visa.

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