Originally Posted by
bocastephen
Not sure if this has been addressed elsewhere but I want to be totally clear on the process before I buy the AC Z class ticket for my client:
From AC's website, I already know my client (holding a PRC passport and US visa) can fly from PVG to BOS connecting at YYZ without needing a Canadian transit visa, but it's the other direction I want to clarify - can they fly BOS-YYZ-HKG with a layover at YYZ without needing a Canadian transit or entry visa and does the AC check-in staff at BOS know this?
We can't hold the ticket too long and it's the last Z seat - so if someone can offer advise on this quickly, it would be greatly appreciated.
They must enter Canada for a purpose that is declared on the TDC that they fill out and hand to an agent of the CBSA when they arrive at YYZ. It is their judgement that makes the decision and there is no process of appeal. In addition, the airline can decide if they are eligible for entry and may refuse their boarding the flight. It is a question if the US Visa is acceptable as the basis for entry to Canada. Once they are admitted to Canada for the flight they are in an area that has no security for exiting. Thus, it is wise to get a ruling in writing from the Canadian Consulate in Boston. Since there are flights from the US to Hong Kong, there is no real reason to go through Canada except for the fare and the risk would not be worth the saving.