Do I need a visa if I am traveling through Canada without stopping or visiting?

Most tourists who catch a connecting aircraft at a Canadian airport without stopping or entering the country require an authorized Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or Transit Visa.

Citizens of visa-exempt nations do not need a visa to transit through Canada; nevertheless, they must have a Canada ETA. US citizens do not need an eTA or transit visa to travel across Canada without stopping or visiting.

Foreign people from visa-exempt countries must get a transit visa if they arrive by air and stay in Canada for a brief period.

The transit visa is only valid for stays of up to two days (48 hours); tourists who desire to stay longer than that must apply for the kind of visa that corresponds to their reason for travel.

To take a connecting flight from a Canadian airport, check the transit visa requirements.

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