Canada Electronic Travel Authoristion for UK citizens travelling by air
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Canada introduced an entry requirement (eTA) on 15th March 2016 for UK passport holders travelling by air to Canada. Land or Sea passengers are not affected.
However, Canadian authorities have stated that from 15 March 2016 until the autumn of 2016, travellers who don’t have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate travel documents (eg a valid passport). During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada.
So, as a UK passport holder do I need an eTA or not? Does anyone know if I will have trouble flying to Canada from USA in June if I do not have one?
Surely they should just introduce the eTA with no exceptions. It will cause a lot less confusion!
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Canada introduced an entry requirement (eTA) on 15th March 2016 for UK passport holders travelling by air to Canada. Land or Sea passengers are not affected.
However, Canadian authorities have stated that from 15 March 2016 until the autumn of 2016, travellers who don’t have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate travel documents (eg a valid passport). During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada.
So, as a UK passport holder do I need an eTA or not? Does anyone know if I will have trouble flying to Canada from USA in June if I do not have one?
Surely they should just introduce the eTA with no exceptions. It will cause a lot less confusion!
visas canada uk-citizens eta
asked Mar 31 '16 at 11:26
davidbdavidb
6,04032763
The official FAQ states that you should still get an eTA even though there's a leniency period. As for the confusion, I take it you haven't tried to fill out the form yet? The form has some very inconsistent dropdowns and in several cases confusing/wrong entries for UK citizens!
– Gagravarr
Mar 31 '16 at 11:34
2
Note that the statements says that border services officers can allow entry without the eTA, not that they will
– CMaster
Mar 31 '16 at 11:43
add a comment |
Canada introduced an entry requirement (eTA) on 15th March 2016 for UK passport holders travelling by air to Canada. Land or Sea passengers are not affected.
However, Canadian authorities have stated that from 15 March 2016 until the autumn of 2016, travellers who don’t have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate travel documents (eg a valid passport). During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada.
So, as a UK passport holder do I need an eTA or not? Does anyone know if I will have trouble flying to Canada from USA in June if I do not have one?
Surely they should just introduce the eTA with no exceptions. It will cause a lot less confusion!
visas canada uk-citizens eta
asked Mar 31 '16 at 11:26
davidbdavidb
6,04032763
Canada introduced an entry requirement (eTA) on 15th March 2016 for UK passport holders travelling by air to Canada. Land or Sea passengers are not affected.
However, Canadian authorities have stated that from 15 March 2016 until the autumn of 2016, travellers who don’t have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate travel documents (eg a valid passport). During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada.
So, as a UK passport holder do I need an eTA or not? Does anyone know if I will have trouble flying to Canada from USA in June if I do not have one?
Surely they should just introduce the eTA with no exceptions. It will cause a lot less confusion!
visas canada uk-citizens eta
visas canada uk-citizens eta
asked Mar 31 '16 at 11:26
davidbdavidb
6,04032763
asked Mar 31 '16 at 11:26
davidbdavidb
6,04032763
edited Apr 1 '16 at 8:52
davidb
asked Mar 31 '16 at 11:26
davidbdavidb
6,04032763
asked Mar 31 '16 at 11:26
davidbdavidb
6,04032763
asked Mar 31 '16 at 11:26
davidbdavidb
6,04032763
6,04032763
The official FAQ states that you should still get an eTA even though there's a leniency period. As for the confusion, I take it you haven't tried to fill out the form yet? The form has some very inconsistent dropdowns and in several cases confusing/wrong entries for UK citizens!
– Gagravarr
Mar 31 '16 at 11:34
2
Note that the statements says that border services officers can allow entry without the eTA, not that they will
– CMaster
Mar 31 '16 at 11:43
add a comment |
The official FAQ states that you should still get an eTA even though there's a leniency period. As for the confusion, I take it you haven't tried to fill out the form yet? The form has some very inconsistent dropdowns and in several cases confusing/wrong entries for UK citizens!
– Gagravarr
Mar 31 '16 at 11:34
2
Note that the statements says that border services officers can allow entry without the eTA, not that they will
– CMaster
Mar 31 '16 at 11:43
The official FAQ states that you should still get an eTA even though there's a leniency period. As for the confusion, I take it you haven't tried to fill out the form yet? The form has some very inconsistent dropdowns and in several cases confusing/wrong entries for UK citizens!
– Gagravarr
Mar 31 '16 at 11:34
The official FAQ states that you should still get an eTA even though there's a leniency period. As for the confusion, I take it you haven't tried to fill out the form yet? The form has some very inconsistent dropdowns and in several cases confusing/wrong entries for UK citizens!
– Gagravarr
Mar 31 '16 at 11:34
2
2
Note that the statements says that border services officers can allow entry without the eTA, not that they will
– CMaster
Mar 31 '16 at 11:43
Note that the statements says that border services officers can allow entry without the eTA, not that they will
– CMaster
Mar 31 '16 at 11:43
add a comment |
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Yes, you need an eTA, the rules are pretty clear on the CIC (emphasis mine). So you shouldn't have a problem flying in without one in June, provided everything else is ok
However, from March 15, 2016 until fall 2016, travellers who do not
have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate
travel documents, such as a valid passport. During this time, border
services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the
country, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
And as if to answer your specific question, once again the answer is yes, you need an eTA even if there's a leniency period
Do I really need an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada since
there is a leniency period?
Yes, as of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected
to have an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada.
[...] Before you travel to Canada — even if it is when you check in
for your flight — you can apply for an eTA using any device with an
internet connection, including a mobile phone. It takes just a few
minutes to complete the form. All you need to apply is a passport, a
credit card, and an email address.
With regards to your last statement, the leniency period is intended to avoid confusion, people have a hard time following rules as it is, this just gives them time to be familiar with the new ones. Imagine you hadn't heard that you need an eTA and upon arrival you're refused entry because the rule allows no exceptions !
answered Mar 31 '16 at 13:30
blackbirdblackbird
13.8k742107
@blackbird57 I guess the clues are in the terminology used. "During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country"
– davidb
Mar 31 '16 at 15:06
@davidb yes, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
– blackbird
Mar 31 '16 at 15:08
add a comment |
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Yes, you need an eTA, the rules are pretty clear on the CIC (emphasis mine). So you shouldn't have a problem flying in without one in June, provided everything else is ok
However, from March 15, 2016 until fall 2016, travellers who do not
have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate
travel documents, such as a valid passport. During this time, border
services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the
country, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
And as if to answer your specific question, once again the answer is yes, you need an eTA even if there's a leniency period
Do I really need an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada since
there is a leniency period?
Yes, as of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected
to have an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada.
[...] Before you travel to Canada — even if it is when you check in
for your flight — you can apply for an eTA using any device with an
internet connection, including a mobile phone. It takes just a few
minutes to complete the form. All you need to apply is a passport, a
credit card, and an email address.
With regards to your last statement, the leniency period is intended to avoid confusion, people have a hard time following rules as it is, this just gives them time to be familiar with the new ones. Imagine you hadn't heard that you need an eTA and upon arrival you're refused entry because the rule allows no exceptions !
answered Mar 31 '16 at 13:30
blackbirdblackbird
13.8k742107
@blackbird57 I guess the clues are in the terminology used. "During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country"
– davidb
Mar 31 '16 at 15:06
@davidb yes, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
– blackbird
Mar 31 '16 at 15:08
add a comment |
Yes, you need an eTA, the rules are pretty clear on the CIC (emphasis mine). So you shouldn't have a problem flying in without one in June, provided everything else is ok
However, from March 15, 2016 until fall 2016, travellers who do not
have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate
travel documents, such as a valid passport. During this time, border
services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the
country, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
And as if to answer your specific question, once again the answer is yes, you need an eTA even if there's a leniency period
Do I really need an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada since
there is a leniency period?
Yes, as of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected
to have an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada.
[...] Before you travel to Canada — even if it is when you check in
for your flight — you can apply for an eTA using any device with an
internet connection, including a mobile phone. It takes just a few
minutes to complete the form. All you need to apply is a passport, a
credit card, and an email address.
With regards to your last statement, the leniency period is intended to avoid confusion, people have a hard time following rules as it is, this just gives them time to be familiar with the new ones. Imagine you hadn't heard that you need an eTA and upon arrival you're refused entry because the rule allows no exceptions !
answered Mar 31 '16 at 13:30
blackbirdblackbird
13.8k742107
@blackbird57 I guess the clues are in the terminology used. "During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country"
– davidb
Mar 31 '16 at 15:06
@davidb yes, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
– blackbird
Mar 31 '16 at 15:08
add a comment |
Yes, you need an eTA, the rules are pretty clear on the CIC (emphasis mine). So you shouldn't have a problem flying in without one in June, provided everything else is ok
However, from March 15, 2016 until fall 2016, travellers who do not
have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate
travel documents, such as a valid passport. During this time, border
services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the
country, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
And as if to answer your specific question, once again the answer is yes, you need an eTA even if there's a leniency period
Do I really need an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada since
there is a leniency period?
Yes, as of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected
to have an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada.
[...] Before you travel to Canada — even if it is when you check in
for your flight — you can apply for an eTA using any device with an
internet connection, including a mobile phone. It takes just a few
minutes to complete the form. All you need to apply is a passport, a
credit card, and an email address.
With regards to your last statement, the leniency period is intended to avoid confusion, people have a hard time following rules as it is, this just gives them time to be familiar with the new ones. Imagine you hadn't heard that you need an eTA and upon arrival you're refused entry because the rule allows no exceptions !
answered Mar 31 '16 at 13:30
blackbirdblackbird
13.8k742107
Yes, you need an eTA, the rules are pretty clear on the CIC (emphasis mine). So you shouldn't have a problem flying in without one in June, provided everything else is ok
However, from March 15, 2016 until fall 2016, travellers who do not
have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate
travel documents, such as a valid passport. During this time, border
services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the
country, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
And as if to answer your specific question, once again the answer is yes, you need an eTA even if there's a leniency period
Do I really need an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada since
there is a leniency period?
Yes, as of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected
to have an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada.
[...] Before you travel to Canada — even if it is when you check in
for your flight — you can apply for an eTA using any device with an
internet connection, including a mobile phone. It takes just a few
minutes to complete the form. All you need to apply is a passport, a
credit card, and an email address.
With regards to your last statement, the leniency period is intended to avoid confusion, people have a hard time following rules as it is, this just gives them time to be familiar with the new ones. Imagine you hadn't heard that you need an eTA and upon arrival you're refused entry because the rule allows no exceptions !
answered Mar 31 '16 at 13:30
blackbirdblackbird
13.8k742107
edited Mar 31 '16 at 13:37
answered Mar 31 '16 at 13:30
blackbirdblackbird
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answered Mar 31 '16 at 13:30
blackbirdblackbird
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answered Mar 31 '16 at 13:30
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@blackbird57 I guess the clues are in the terminology used. "During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country"
– davidb
Mar 31 '16 at 15:06
@davidb yes, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
– blackbird
Mar 31 '16 at 15:08
add a comment |
@blackbird57 I guess the clues are in the terminology used. "During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country"
– davidb
Mar 31 '16 at 15:06
@davidb yes, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
– blackbird
Mar 31 '16 at 15:08
@blackbird57 I guess the clues are in the terminology used. "During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country"
– davidb
Mar 31 '16 at 15:06
@blackbird57 I guess the clues are in the terminology used. "During this time, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country"
– davidb
Mar 31 '16 at 15:06
@davidb yes, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
– blackbird
Mar 31 '16 at 15:08
@davidb yes, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada
– blackbird
Mar 31 '16 at 15:08
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The official FAQ states that you should still get an eTA even though there's a leniency period. As for the confusion, I take it you haven't tried to fill out the form yet? The form has some very inconsistent dropdowns and in several cases confusing/wrong entries for UK citizens!
– Gagravarr
Mar 31 '16 at 11:34
2
Note that the statements says that border services officers can allow entry without the eTA, not that they will
– CMaster
Mar 31 '16 at 11:43