CANADA
TRAVEL TIPS
The following
information is available as a reference tool for Good Earth’s clients
who are planning travel to Canada, but is not guaranteed to be accurate.
For the latest information on Canada travel, entry requirements, Visa’s
for specific countries, consulates and embassies, or general information
about Canada please visit the Canadian Tourism Commission's website.
TRAVELERS FROM EUROPE
European passport holders do not require a visa for Canada travel. All
you need is a valid passport, a return ticket and sufficient funds to
support yourself and your dependents during your stay in Canada.
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European visitors to Canada who wish to also visit the United States
must possess valid passports to be admitted; residents of Portugal are
further required to have a visa.
U.S. CITIZENS & PERMANENT RESIDENTS
Nov. 27/06 Update: As of January 23, 2007, the U.S. government will be requiring that each U.S. citizen and permanent resident leaving the country or returning to the United States by air or sea
must carry a valid U.S. passport or other secure travel document such as a NEXUS Air card when used at a NEXUS Air kiosk.
For detailed information about obtaining or renewing your U.S. passport, visit the
U.S. Department of
State Passport Services Office, or access U.S. passport application services from the
United States Postal Service.
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NON-AMERICAN
CITIZENS VISITING FROM THE U.S.
Temporary residents of the United States (anyone who carries a Temporary
Resident Card, Form 1-688, or Employment Authorization Card, 1-688A or
1-688B) must carry a passport and may also require a visa for Canada
travel depending on their country of citizenship.
Citizens of other countries who wish to travel to Canada through the
United States must also carry a valid passport and may require a visa,
which they should obtain from a Canadian Embassy or Consulate outside
Canada. Those in this category should check with an office of the U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization Service before they enter Canada (www.canadainternational.gc.ca).
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TRAVELERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
International visitors may require a visa to enter or transit Canada for
travel. To see whether you require a visa, visit the travel Canada site
(www.canadainternational.gc.ca)
for more information on visa requirements.
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TRAVELERS BRING CHILDREN
Visitors with children who will travel to Canada should carry the
following:
• Identification for each child similar to identification described for
adults.
• A letter of permission from the parents of any children accompanying
them for whom they do not have legal custody
Please note: Divorced parents with shared custody rights should carry
legal documents establishing their status. Unaccompanied children should
carry a letter of permission from their parents or a legal guardian.
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