New Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Sep 19, 2015, 5:25 am
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I agree with your conclusion that this is nothing more than a money grab and I also agree with those who say this is bad news for AC. However, I did not hear AC object in any way? Clearly, this complicates AC's plans to make YYZ a major transit hub. AC made a big deal when Ontario imposed a jet fuel tax and yet this one has more immediate impact on passengers. Go figure!
Sep 20, 2015, 2:03 am
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Sep 20, 2015, 7:07 am
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ETAs can be voided by Canada even after the ETA has already been issued and/or used. And just because someone with an issued ETA makes it to Canada doesn't mean they will be admitted on arrival on this or future trips even when there is no proof of any immigration or customs violation.
Sep 20, 2015, 8:48 am
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(I know it can be done through Amadeus/Galileo/Abacus at the very least by an IATA accredited agent.)
Sep 20, 2015, 8:49 am
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Sep 20, 2015, 8:54 am
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I can (hopefully) clear up the confusion.........the eTA does not apply to nationals of countries who do not already need a visa. It also does not apply to US nationals!
I agree with your conclusion that this is nothing more than a money grab and I also agree with those who say this is bad news for AC. However, I did not hear AC object in any way? Clearly, this complicates AC's plans to make YYZ a major transit hub. AC made a big deal when Ontario imposed a jet fuel tax and yet this one has more immediate impact on passengers. Go figure!
I agree with your conclusion that this is nothing more than a money grab and I also agree with those who say this is bad news for AC. However, I did not hear AC object in any way? Clearly, this complicates AC's plans to make YYZ a major transit hub. AC made a big deal when Ontario imposed a jet fuel tax and yet this one has more immediate impact on passengers. Go figure!
Sep 20, 2015, 10:17 am
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"Starting March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/transit.asp
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Sep 20, 2015, 2:59 pm
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Sadly, you are incorrect.
"Starting March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/transit.asp
"Starting March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/transit.asp
Nov 29, 2015, 2:28 am
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ETA
So I tried to help my dad apply for this new ETA thing.
Problem is -- he did apply for Canadian PR 10 years ago but he decided not to take it up. I can't find his client ID (UCI). I am tempted to just leave this blank because it's such a Long time ago....
Any thoughts on this? I find this form so intrusive compared to the US ESTA form. So complicated too.
Can you imagine being a student in Canada 10 years ago and being asked to pull up your client identification number just to get this ETA???
Problem is -- he did apply for Canadian PR 10 years ago but he decided not to take it up. I can't find his client ID (UCI). I am tempted to just leave this blank because it's such a Long time ago....
Any thoughts on this? I find this form so intrusive compared to the US ESTA form. So complicated too.
Can you imagine being a student in Canada 10 years ago and being asked to pull up your client identification number just to get this ETA???
Nov 30, 2015, 8:50 pm
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I doubt that most passengers visiting or transiting Canada are going to be able to find an IATA accredited agent who is able and willing to do this Canadian electronic visa for free for them. Much the same as went for Australian ETA users.
Dec 3, 2015, 12:08 am
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So I tried to help my dad apply for this new ETA thing.
Problem is -- he did apply for Canadian PR 10 years ago but he decided not to take it up. I can't find his client ID (UCI). I am tempted to just leave this blank because it's such a Long time ago....
Any thoughts on this? I find this form so intrusive compared to the US ESTA form. So complicated too.
Can you imagine being a student in Canada 10 years ago and being asked to pull up your client identification number just to get this ETA???
Problem is -- he did apply for Canadian PR 10 years ago but he decided not to take it up. I can't find his client ID (UCI). I am tempted to just leave this blank because it's such a Long time ago....
Any thoughts on this? I find this form so intrusive compared to the US ESTA form. So complicated too.
Can you imagine being a student in Canada 10 years ago and being asked to pull up your client identification number just to get this ETA???
A colleague of mine held PR over there as a child and has had (and I think is still having) issues in securing an ETA. I think she is on the verge of just not bothering any more, which is sad.
But I agree - much as I very much respect Canada's right to protect its borders the form seems overly complicated and intrusive for what is supposed to be "visa-free travel" - indeed I would argue it calls into question this very notion.
Dec 3, 2015, 3:09 am
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So dual-citizens of the US can't apply for a Canadian ETA? CIC says you can't apply for an ETA if you are a US citizen. So what is a dual-citizen of the US and UK to do if visiting Canada with a British passport but having no US passport?
I find it sort of amusing how Canada wants evisas from citizens of the country with the same head of state as Canada.
I find it sort of amusing how Canada wants evisas from citizens of the country with the same head of state as Canada.