With US B1/B2 Visa to cross from Seattle, WA to Vancouver, CA. Visa Required?
Feb 8, 2017, 10:09 am
#1
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With US B1/B2 Visa to cross from Seattle, WA to Vancouver, CA. Visa Required?
I'm currently visiting US on a US B1/B2 visa and I want to cross (by car) to Vancouver, Canada from Seattle, WA. Would probably spend 2 nights in Vancouver then go back to the US thru Seattle again. Is this possible? Do I need a visa to visit Vancouver?
Would appreciate your comments or links. Thanks
Would appreciate your comments or links. Thanks
Feb 8, 2017, 11:15 am
#3
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I've just come across this website, so I'm confused. I suppose they keep their websites updated, right?
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...-b1-or-b2-visa
By the way, I'm a Filipino holding a Philippine Passport with a US B1/B2 visa and currently on vacation in California.
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...-b1-or-b2-visa
By the way, I'm a Filipino holding a Philippine Passport with a US B1/B2 visa and currently on vacation in California.
Feb 8, 2017, 12:40 pm
#4
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The above is only for readmission to the U.S.
And you do need a visa to head north
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/v...rd=1&q2=no&q3=
And you do need a visa to head north
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/v...rd=1&q2=no&q3=
Feb 8, 2017, 5:34 pm
#5
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The above is only for readmission to the U.S.
And you do need a visa to head north
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/v...rd=1&q2=no&q3=
And you do need a visa to head north
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/v...rd=1&q2=no&q3=
Thanks! I guess I just need a Transit Visa for my purpose.
Feb 9, 2017, 2:12 pm
#6
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I don't think so - You're visiting Canada, not transiting through Canada.
I would think you need a visitor visa.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...s/5256ETOC.asp
I would think you need a visitor visa.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...s/5256ETOC.asp
Feb 14, 2017, 12:07 am
#7
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You need to apply for a Canadian tourist/visitor visa. Transit visas are for entering Canada while transiting between two different countries (e.g. you want to fly from the USA to Japan by connecting in Vancouver) - not entering from the USA then returning to the USA.