Originally Posted by LightingGuy
KVS
In theory you may be correct. But if the airline sees that you are terminating your itinerary in Canada they can request that you show either a valid visa for staying in Canada, or a reserved way back out (air, train, bus, car rental).
Airlines, generally, use information contained in the TIMATIC database, provided by IATA to determine document requirements at check-in.
For example, for a US passport holder boarding a direct flight to Canada:
http://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/ti...buser=DELTAB2C
Originally Posted by TIMATIC
/ 28JUL04 / 1808 UTC
National U.S.A. (US) /Destination CANADA (CA)
CANADA (CA)
Recommended to hold proof of citizenship, such as:
- passport (valid for period of intended stay); or
- expired passport; or
- U.S. Birth Certificate; or
- U.S. Citizenship or Naturalization papers.
Documents that do not incorporate a photograph should be accompanied by upporting government issued photo identification.
Passport may bear a Canadian "Visa Office Date Stamp" (size: 26 sq. mm./1 sq. inch). This stamp is not a visa.
Visa not required, generally for a stay of max. 6 months.
Recommended to hold:
- return/onward ticket and all documents required for next destination; and
- sufficient funds.
Note that a "return/onward ticket" is only recommended. Therefore, an airline cannot insist on it.