Can I travel to Canada with valid visa on old/expired passport?
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I recently renewed my passport. I also have an expired passport which has my Canada visa (visitor's) valid for another three years. I have already used my Canadian visa which is multiple entry. I am planning to visit Canada this summer.
Since my valid Canadian visa is in my old/expired passport, do I need to renew/transfer my Canada visa or can I simply travel with valid visa in old passport?
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I recently renewed my passport. I also have an expired passport which has my Canada visa (visitor's) valid for another three years. I have already used my Canadian visa which is multiple entry. I am planning to visit Canada this summer.
Since my valid Canadian visa is in my old/expired passport, do I need to renew/transfer my Canada visa or can I simply travel with valid visa in old passport?
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What is the definition of valid visa? My canadian visa had expiry date same as the passport expiry date, and since the passport has expired since, does that mean the visa is also expired? When you guys say that you have valid on an expired passport, do you have the expiry date column in the visa as BLANK?
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I recently renewed my passport. I also have an expired passport which has my Canada visa (visitor's) valid for another three years. I have already used my Canadian visa which is multiple entry. I am planning to visit Canada this summer.
Since my valid Canadian visa is in my old/expired passport, do I need to renew/transfer my Canada visa or can I simply travel with valid visa in old passport?
visas canada passport-renewals
edited Feb 4 '17 at 8:55
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I recently renewed my passport. I also have an expired passport which has my Canada visa (visitor's) valid for another three years. I have already used my Canadian visa which is multiple entry. I am planning to visit Canada this summer.
Since my valid Canadian visa is in my old/expired passport, do I need to renew/transfer my Canada visa or can I simply travel with valid visa in old passport?
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ChicasNinas
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edited Feb 4 '17 at 8:55
pnuts
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edited Feb 4 '17 at 8:55
pnuts
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edited Feb 4 '17 at 8:55
pnuts
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asked Feb 4 '17 at 8:40
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asked Feb 4 '17 at 8:40
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What is the definition of valid visa? My canadian visa had expiry date same as the passport expiry date, and since the passport has expired since, does that mean the visa is also expired? When you guys say that you have valid on an expired passport, do you have the expiry date column in the visa as BLANK?
– kushal bhola
Nov 13 at 14:46
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What is the definition of valid visa? My canadian visa had expiry date same as the passport expiry date, and since the passport has expired since, does that mean the visa is also expired? When you guys say that you have valid on an expired passport, do you have the expiry date column in the visa as BLANK?
– kushal bhola
Nov 13 at 14:46
What is the definition of valid visa? My canadian visa had expiry date same as the passport expiry date, and since the passport has expired since, does that mean the visa is also expired? When you guys say that you have valid on an expired passport, do you have the expiry date column in the visa as BLANK?
– kushal bhola
Nov 13 at 14:46
What is the definition of valid visa? My canadian visa had expiry date same as the passport expiry date, and since the passport has expired since, does that mean the visa is also expired? When you guys say that you have valid on an expired passport, do you have the expiry date column in the visa as BLANK?
– kushal bhola
Nov 13 at 14:46
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Do I need to renew/transfer my canada visa or can I simply travel with
valid visa on old passport?
You don't need to transfer your valid Canadian visa on your fresh passport. You can simply attach your old passport with your new one and can travel to Canada. Answer is from official Immigration And Citizenship EN4 Port Of Entry Examinations:
13.18 Valid visas in expired passports
Visa officers will not put a visa in an expired document and will not
issue a visa for a period surpassing the expiry date of the passport
or travel document. Occasionally, documents containing valid visas are
cancelled or replaced. If a valid visa inside an expired document is
presented at the POE along with a valid passport or travel document,
the visa is considered valid.
Therefore you will be fine and can simply travel to Canada with valid Canadian visa on old passport along with a valid new passport.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 8:52
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Yes, I have already faced the same issue 2 years ago. I emailed and called personally Canadian High commission in Manila and they replied with the same answer. I can also confirmed that my last two visits, I never faced any issues with neither airlines nor with Canadian Immigration.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 10:52
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If you have a valid Canadian visa that was placed inside of a previously valid passport or other travel document that has since expired, and you also have a new/renewed passport or travel document from the same country with the same identification number (e.g., the same passport ID number), you can usually present the expired travel document containing the valid Canadian visa, together with the new/renewed travel document lacking a Canadian visa, at the Port of Entry in Canada. You may, however, want to confirm this with Canadian immigration officials or an authorized Canadian visa expert to be on the safe side.
answered Apr 10 '17 at 5:10
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Having the same passport number is not required, and in most cases it is impossible since most countries assign unique numbers to each passport.
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Do I need to renew/transfer my canada visa or can I simply travel with
valid visa on old passport?
You don't need to transfer your valid Canadian visa on your fresh passport. You can simply attach your old passport with your new one and can travel to Canada. Answer is from official Immigration And Citizenship EN4 Port Of Entry Examinations:
13.18 Valid visas in expired passports
Visa officers will not put a visa in an expired document and will not
issue a visa for a period surpassing the expiry date of the passport
or travel document. Occasionally, documents containing valid visas are
cancelled or replaced. If a valid visa inside an expired document is
presented at the POE along with a valid passport or travel document,
the visa is considered valid.
Therefore you will be fine and can simply travel to Canada with valid Canadian visa on old passport along with a valid new passport.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 8:52
Ali Awan
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Do I need to renew/transfer my canada visa or can I simply travel with
valid visa on old passport?
You don't need to transfer your valid Canadian visa on your fresh passport. You can simply attach your old passport with your new one and can travel to Canada. Answer is from official Immigration And Citizenship EN4 Port Of Entry Examinations:
13.18 Valid visas in expired passports
Visa officers will not put a visa in an expired document and will not
issue a visa for a period surpassing the expiry date of the passport
or travel document. Occasionally, documents containing valid visas are
cancelled or replaced. If a valid visa inside an expired document is
presented at the POE along with a valid passport or travel document,
the visa is considered valid.
Therefore you will be fine and can simply travel to Canada with valid Canadian visa on old passport along with a valid new passport.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 8:52
Ali Awan
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up vote
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up vote
32
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Do I need to renew/transfer my canada visa or can I simply travel with
valid visa on old passport?
You don't need to transfer your valid Canadian visa on your fresh passport. You can simply attach your old passport with your new one and can travel to Canada. Answer is from official Immigration And Citizenship EN4 Port Of Entry Examinations:
13.18 Valid visas in expired passports
Visa officers will not put a visa in an expired document and will not
issue a visa for a period surpassing the expiry date of the passport
or travel document. Occasionally, documents containing valid visas are
cancelled or replaced. If a valid visa inside an expired document is
presented at the POE along with a valid passport or travel document,
the visa is considered valid.
Therefore you will be fine and can simply travel to Canada with valid Canadian visa on old passport along with a valid new passport.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 8:52
Ali Awan
10.6k85099
Do I need to renew/transfer my canada visa or can I simply travel with
valid visa on old passport?
You don't need to transfer your valid Canadian visa on your fresh passport. You can simply attach your old passport with your new one and can travel to Canada. Answer is from official Immigration And Citizenship EN4 Port Of Entry Examinations:
13.18 Valid visas in expired passports
Visa officers will not put a visa in an expired document and will not
issue a visa for a period surpassing the expiry date of the passport
or travel document. Occasionally, documents containing valid visas are
cancelled or replaced. If a valid visa inside an expired document is
presented at the POE along with a valid passport or travel document,
the visa is considered valid.
Therefore you will be fine and can simply travel to Canada with valid Canadian visa on old passport along with a valid new passport.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 8:52
Ali Awan
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answered Feb 4 '17 at 8:52
Ali Awan
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answered Feb 4 '17 at 8:52
Ali Awan
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answered Feb 4 '17 at 8:52
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Yes, I have already faced the same issue 2 years ago. I emailed and called personally Canadian High commission in Manila and they replied with the same answer. I can also confirmed that my last two visits, I never faced any issues with neither airlines nor with Canadian Immigration.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 10:52
Djalia Turabin
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Yes, I have already faced the same issue 2 years ago. I emailed and called personally Canadian High commission in Manila and they replied with the same answer. I can also confirmed that my last two visits, I never faced any issues with neither airlines nor with Canadian Immigration.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 10:52
Djalia Turabin
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up vote
6
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up vote
6
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Yes, I have already faced the same issue 2 years ago. I emailed and called personally Canadian High commission in Manila and they replied with the same answer. I can also confirmed that my last two visits, I never faced any issues with neither airlines nor with Canadian Immigration.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 10:52
Djalia Turabin
611
Yes, I have already faced the same issue 2 years ago. I emailed and called personally Canadian High commission in Manila and they replied with the same answer. I can also confirmed that my last two visits, I never faced any issues with neither airlines nor with Canadian Immigration.
answered Feb 4 '17 at 10:52
Djalia Turabin
611
answered Feb 4 '17 at 10:52
Djalia Turabin
611
answered Feb 4 '17 at 10:52
Djalia Turabin
611
answered Feb 4 '17 at 10:52
Djalia Turabin
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If you have a valid Canadian visa that was placed inside of a previously valid passport or other travel document that has since expired, and you also have a new/renewed passport or travel document from the same country with the same identification number (e.g., the same passport ID number), you can usually present the expired travel document containing the valid Canadian visa, together with the new/renewed travel document lacking a Canadian visa, at the Port of Entry in Canada. You may, however, want to confirm this with Canadian immigration officials or an authorized Canadian visa expert to be on the safe side.
answered Apr 10 '17 at 5:10
Your Canadian Visa Expert
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Having the same passport number is not required, and in most cases it is impossible since most countries assign unique numbers to each passport.
– phoog
Oct 22 at 14:26
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up vote
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If you have a valid Canadian visa that was placed inside of a previously valid passport or other travel document that has since expired, and you also have a new/renewed passport or travel document from the same country with the same identification number (e.g., the same passport ID number), you can usually present the expired travel document containing the valid Canadian visa, together with the new/renewed travel document lacking a Canadian visa, at the Port of Entry in Canada. You may, however, want to confirm this with Canadian immigration officials or an authorized Canadian visa expert to be on the safe side.
answered Apr 10 '17 at 5:10
Your Canadian Visa Expert
72
1
Having the same passport number is not required, and in most cases it is impossible since most countries assign unique numbers to each passport.
– phoog
Oct 22 at 14:26
add a comment |
up vote
-1
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up vote
-1
down vote
If you have a valid Canadian visa that was placed inside of a previously valid passport or other travel document that has since expired, and you also have a new/renewed passport or travel document from the same country with the same identification number (e.g., the same passport ID number), you can usually present the expired travel document containing the valid Canadian visa, together with the new/renewed travel document lacking a Canadian visa, at the Port of Entry in Canada. You may, however, want to confirm this with Canadian immigration officials or an authorized Canadian visa expert to be on the safe side.
answered Apr 10 '17 at 5:10
Your Canadian Visa Expert
72
If you have a valid Canadian visa that was placed inside of a previously valid passport or other travel document that has since expired, and you also have a new/renewed passport or travel document from the same country with the same identification number (e.g., the same passport ID number), you can usually present the expired travel document containing the valid Canadian visa, together with the new/renewed travel document lacking a Canadian visa, at the Port of Entry in Canada. You may, however, want to confirm this with Canadian immigration officials or an authorized Canadian visa expert to be on the safe side.
answered Apr 10 '17 at 5:10
Your Canadian Visa Expert
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answered Apr 10 '17 at 5:10
Your Canadian Visa Expert
72
answered Apr 10 '17 at 5:10
Your Canadian Visa Expert
72
answered Apr 10 '17 at 5:10
Your Canadian Visa Expert
72
72
1
Having the same passport number is not required, and in most cases it is impossible since most countries assign unique numbers to each passport.
– phoog
Oct 22 at 14:26
add a comment |
1
Having the same passport number is not required, and in most cases it is impossible since most countries assign unique numbers to each passport.
– phoog
Oct 22 at 14:26
1
1
Having the same passport number is not required, and in most cases it is impossible since most countries assign unique numbers to each passport.
– phoog
Oct 22 at 14:26
Having the same passport number is not required, and in most cases it is impossible since most countries assign unique numbers to each passport.
– phoog
Oct 22 at 14:26
add a comment |
protected by phoog Apr 25 '17 at 19:42
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What is the definition of valid visa? My canadian visa had expiry date same as the passport expiry date, and since the passport has expired since, does that mean the visa is also expired? When you guys say that you have valid on an expired passport, do you have the expiry date column in the visa as BLANK?
– kushal bhola
Nov 13 at 14:46