Canada•North AmericaTransit Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 48 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Official document for transiting through Canada en route to another country. Valid for 48 hours or less. No application fee required.
A transit visa is an official document for nationals of visa-required countries who are transiting through Canada for 48 hours or less on their way to another country. It is not required for those who can transit without leaving the airport.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
1 day
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AD, AU, AT, BE, BN, BG, CL, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, JP, KR, LV, LI, LT, LU, MT, MC, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, RO, SM, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US, VA
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Proof of identity
Travel confirmation
Flight or transportation booking for onward travel
Proof of identity
Passport copy or similar
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Advantages
- Free application (no fee)
- Quick processing
- Allows brief stays for connections
- Alternative to longer visitor visa
Considerations
- Limited to 48-hour stays
- Not valid for visits or work
- Restricted geographic scope
Application Process
Apply online
Submit transit visa application through online portal
Provide travel details
Document your transit routing and final destination
Submit supporting documents
Upload travel confirmation and identification
Receive decision
Approval typically within days
Application Forms
Transit Visa Application
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