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notyouravgjt Dec 1, 2012 10:02 pm
Transit Visa Question
 
I searched and couldn't find a clear answer. My fiancee is Ukrainian which requires a canadian transit visa. However a possible plan for getting her hear would be KBP - CDG - YUL - DTW. Will it be possible for her to not get a transit visa for Canada as we will be heading directly to USA preclearance. If I remember correctly YUL has a direct connecting from the arrival hallway to USA preclearance without entering canada.

worldtraveller73 Dec 2, 2012 10:44 am
As does YVR but not YYZ if I am not mistaken.

I would suggest checking the floor map of the Ottawa International Airport to clarify.

I don't believe that Ottawa has a lot of US flights at all ties of the day. That means that the US pre-clearance facility may not be open at all times. This could cause some problems for you.

The other risk is you could get denied boarding by a check in agent that doesn't feel you have all the appropriate paperwork. However, that's only a risk you can assess and determine whether you feel comfortable with...

tentseller Dec 2, 2012 6:15 pm
You are best to check with CBSA directly. There is usually a travel document check by an official at the intl to US bypass.

YOW: YUL is Trudeau airport in Dorval, about 1.5 hours from Ottawa.

KVS Dec 2, 2012 7:39 pm
Originally Posted by notyouravgjt (Post 19780083)
I searched and couldn't find a clear answer. My fiancee is Ukrainian which requires a canadian transit visa. However a possible plan for getting her hear would be KBP - CDG - YUL - DTW. Will it be possible for her to not get a transit visa for Canada as we will be heading directly to USA preclearance.
She will require a Transit Visa:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.0/Diamond - TIMATIC: Visa/Entry Requirements]
Code:
National Ukraine (UA)          /Embarkation Ukraine (UA)
Transit Canada (CA)            /Destination USA (US)
ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

[Visa Information - Transit] Canada (CA)

[Information For Normal Passports]
Visa required.

Additional Information:
- Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to
  cover their stay and documents required for their next
  destination.
Warning:
- Visitors not holding return/onward ticket could be refused
  entry.



[Health Information] Canada (CA)

Vaccinations not required.

Warning:
- Any visitor irrespective of length of intended stay in
  Canada may be referred for medical examination if deemed
  necessary.

[Visa Information - Destination] USA (US)

[Information For Normal Passports]
Passport required.
- Passports issued to nationals of Ukraine must be valid for
  the period of intended stay.
Passport Exemptions:
- Holders of a Form I-512 ( Authorization for Parole of an
  Alien into the United States").
- Holders of a Temporary or Emergency passports.

Visa required, except for Holders of a Form I-512
( Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United
States").
Minors:
- Children, up to/incl. 15 years of age, excluding nationals
  of the USA and nationals entitled to travel under the US
  Visa Waiver Program (V.W.P.), are allowed to travel on their
  parent's passport. A person included in the passport of
  another may not use the passport for travel unless he/she is
  accompanied by the bearer.
- Minors travelling accompanied by one parent or by a person
  other than parent/legal guardian [[TIDFT/US/PA/MI/ID50367]].
Additional Information:
- Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to
  cover their stay and documents required for their next
  destination.
- A passenger may enter the USA with a valid visa in an
  expired passport, provided [[TIDFT/US/VI/AI/ID42974]]
- Beginning students holding "F", "J" or "M" student/exchange
  visitor visas [[TIDFT/US/VI/AI/ID49644]]
Warning:
- Visitors must hold return/onward tickets [[TIRULES/R38]].
  (SEE NOTE 46524)
    NOTE 46524: Exempt are holders of a valid US visa.



[Health Information] USA (US)

No vaccinations are required to enter the USA from any
country.

Warning:
- Those entering on a K-1 or K-2 visa must hold a medical form
  FS398 and X-ray plates of chest (full size not necessary).
  To facilitate handling upon arrival considerably, passengers
  are advised to have these health documents ready in their
  hands as they must have them at hand for the health control,
  which takes place immediately after disembarkation.

CHECK [[TINEWS/N1]] - TURKEY: BLANK VISA PAGE REQUIREMENT

03 Dec 2012 / 02:38 [UTC]

notyouravgjt Dec 2, 2012 8:48 pm
Thank you KVS I have read that no new information my question was aimed avoiding it as she will / will not transit through canada as she would proceed directly to USA preclearance which while in Canada is considered USA. I will take worldtravelers suggestion and contact Canadian immigration directly.

KVS Dec 2, 2012 9:46 pm
Originally Posted by notyouravgjt (Post 19784993)
Thank you KVS I have read that no new information my question was aimed avoiding it as she will / will not transit through canada as she would proceed directly to USA preclearance which while in Canada is considered USA.
Without a Transit Visa, she will be denied boarding at KBP or CDG.


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