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A transit visa is for travellers from visa-required countries who pass through a Canadian airport on the way to another country and stay no more than 48 hours. It is free of charge. People who plan to actually visit Canada, or stay longer than 48 hours, need a visitor visa instead.
Visa-required travellers connecting through a Canadian airport for 48 hours or less.
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A transit visa can be issued for one or two entries depending on your itinerary, so a round trip that connects through Canada both ways may need a two-entry visa.
You typically need a valid passport, confirmed onward travel details showing you are only connecting, and proof you meet the basic entry requirements.
No. A transit visa keeps you in the secure transit area; leaving it means being examined by a border officer and is not what this visa is for.
You may qualify for the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) program if you are travelling to or from the U.S. with a participating airline and meet the conditions.
To apply for a Transit Visa, you'll need to meet certain requirements.
A transit visa is required for travellers from visa-required countries who pass through a Canadian airport for 48 hours or less, and it's free of charge. To qualify, you must be a citizen of a visa-required country, have a valid passport and onward travel documents, and not plan to visit Canada during your connection.
If you are from a visa-required country you need a transit visa to pass through a Canadian airport; travellers from eTA-eligible countries flying through Canada generally need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead.
A transit visa lets you pass through a Canadian airport for up to 48 hours; it is strictly for connecting between flights, not for visiting.
