Transit visa

A transit visa is an official document that we put in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements to transit for up to 48 hours through a Canadian airport.

It can be valid for 1 or 2 entries, depending on your travel plans. You must use your transit visa before it expires.
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Make sure you need a transit visa

Before you apply, find out which entry document you need to transit through Canada. This could be a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The entry document you need depends on:

• The type of travel document you plan to travel with.
• The country that issued your travel document.
• Your nationality.
• Your method of travel to Canada for this trip.
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Who can’t apply for a transit visa

You can’t apply for a transit visa if you’re from a visa-required country and your transit through Canada will be longer than 48 hours.
You also can’t apply for a transit visa if you’re from a visa-required country and you’re crossing the border by:

• Bus
• Car
• Train
• Boat
• Cruise ship
• You need to apply for a visitor visa.
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Some people aren’t allowed to enter Canada

Some people are not admissible to Canada, which means they’re not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:

• Criminal activity
• Human rights violations
• Organized crime
• You can also be inadmissible for other security, health or financial reasons.