Going to Canada, Read this first

[TIMMB]

I crossed a few weeks ago with a expired passport, going in they said something, coming home not a word! Guess I better get it renewed before June!

 

[Saluda]

Not sure what you are referring to???

Cruzr Joe

To me (Canadians) denying entry on such a small offense is over doing it. Especially if you're not a driver ?

 

[Bob Denman]

Like it or not: these are the parameters that we'll be working with... nojoke

 

[oldgoat]

To me (Canadians) denying entry on such a small offense is over doing it. Especially if you're not a driver ?

So you consider driving drunk a small offence do you?


Let's hope no one from your family gets killed by a drunk driver.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :banghead:

 

[crazycanuck]

sideways...........opcorn:

 

[vondalyn]

and if you're flying in

you need to get an ETA (electronic travel authorization). I took care of that awhile back so my memory is foggy, but I think it was $5 and lasts for 5 years?

 

[wyliec]

you need to get an ETA (electronic travel authorization). I took care of that awhile back so my memory is foggy, but I think it was $5 and lasts for 5 years?

Are you talking anyone flying in, or only those with a DWI or DUI?

 

[jaherbst]

Have crossed the border from Washington State/Montana numerous times. Each time my wife goes through each way likity split. Me, however, I get to be researched, bike searched, and thoroughly questioned. While I really don't mind and understand the necessity, but every time!
Because I have held public office, volunteered as youth exchange advisor and was a public school teacher, I have been vetted several times since the inception of background checks.
On two accaisions I had to wait well over an hour. I never cop an attitude and I am always forthwith with their questions.
What gives?
Just venting!

It's because you held a public office that makes you suspect! Think about it. Have you ever met an honest

politician? :joke:

​Jack

 

[Bob Denman]

It's because you held a public office that makes you suspect! Think about it. Have you ever met an honest

politician? :joke:

​Jack

I think that Jack may be on to something... :roflblack: :clap:

 

[Steamer]

Yes I have met plenty of honest politicians that hold their duty as a public servant sacred. My public office was as a Superintendent of Schools. As such, I had to work with many politicians. While most were honest and hardworking the political divide was very difficult to deal with. Working for the public interest is not easy when you have such diverse opinions about the issues. In the end, most of my "issues" about getting funding to replace aging heating systems and roofs were turned down because of political rancor from a FEW powerful individuals in position to stall any funding initiative.
In the end and after several years of leaking roofs and because of the effort of several dogged honest politicians, we got the roof(s) replaced.
politics is a lot of work and I prefer riding my Spyder.

I think that Jack may be on to something... :roflblack: :clap:

 

[Bob Denman]

What a co-incidence: my Missus was on the School Board for 12 years. nojoke

 

[vondalyn]

If you're flying into Canada from the USA

Are you talking anyone flying in, or only those with a DWI or DUI?

I'm talking about ANYONE flying in. The rules changed last year. Luckily you can do it all online and the response is fairly quick.

 

[TicketBait]

you need to get an ETA (electronic travel authorization). I took care of that awhile back so my memory is foggy, but I think it was $5 and lasts for 5 years?

I'm talking about ANYONE flying in. The rules changed last year. Luckily you can do it all online and the response is fairly quick.

So I went here, and it says US citizens (which I am) do not need an eTA for flying to Canada
"click:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp

:dontknow:so I am confused?

Doesn't look like it costs much $7 CAD, so you are suggesting to still do it, and if so why?

"click:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-start.asp

opcorn:

 

[vondalyn]

So I went here, and it says US citizens (which I am) do not need an eTA for flying to Canada
"click:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp

:dontknow:so I am confused?

Doesn't look like it costs much $7 CAD, so you are suggesting to still do it, and if so why?

"click:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-start.asp

opcorn:

This page says we DO need it. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas-all.asp?_ga=1.36215648.1751292631.1492023537#eta-exemptions

I was on an Alaska cruise last fall which sailed from Alaska and ended in Vancouver, BC. We flew home from Vancouver and I asked about it when we were exiting, I asked about it since we'd already registered and by last fall we knew we couldn't take the time off to drive. The folks on the CA side of the border said that we'll need it if we're flying in.

 

[800steve]

If you present a drivers license, enhanced or regular for an ID at the border crossings they will run a check on it. Any present or prior
violations will get you denied entry. A passport or nexus card does not show any driving infractions, you will be allowed entry. I do it all the time.

A passport will not get you in with a DWI.

 

[vondalyn]

So I went here, and it says US citizens (which I am) do not need an eTA for flying to Canada
"click:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp

:dontknow:so I am confused?

Doesn't look like it costs much $7 CAD, so you are suggesting to still do it, and if so why?

"click:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-start.asp

opcorn:

The first link that you have above, specifically says this:
[h=2]Take note:[/h]

• Canadian permanent residents do not need an eTA to fly to Canada, but they do need to travel with their Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document. Otherwise, they may not be able to board their flight to Canada.
• U.S. permanent residents need an eTA to fly to Canada (as well as their U.S. Green Card). They do not need an eTA if entering Canada by land or sea.
• Students and temporary workers from eTA-required countries who received their student or work permit before August 1, 2015, and intend to travel from and return to Canada by air need an eTA.

see the 2nd bullet point -- we need it.

 

[oldgoat]

The first link that you have above, specifically says this:
Take note:

• Canadian permanent residents do not need an eTA to fly to Canada, but they do need to travel with their Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document. Otherwise, they may not be able to board their flight to Canada.
• U.S. permanent residents need an eTA to fly to Canada (as well as their U.S. Green Card). They do not need an eTA if entering Canada by land or sea.
• Students and temporary workers from eTA-required countries who received their student or work permit before August 1, 2015, and intend to travel from and return to Canada by air need an eTA.

see the 2nd bullet point -- we need it.

You are referring to Canadian & US "permanent residents". It does not mean Canadian & US "citizens". They don't need that paper.
There is a big difference between a permanent resident and a citizen.

 

[vondalyn]

These links refer to Canadian & US "permanent residents". It does not mean Canadian & US citizens.

I just went by the answer I got when I asked about it last fall. I figure if $5 saves me hassle while I travel, I'll do it. I did apply for and get our eTAs, so I expect one less hassle (in theory).

 

[Firefly]

A passport will not get you in with a DWI.

Spoke with someone the other day about going to Canada. His son has a recent DUI and had gone in and out many times with no questions, nothing. Then one time they ran his info and the DUI popped up. He was able to just pay $150 for a waiver on the spot and was allowed in.

I think much of this depends on the person checking you in and what kind of mood they're in. nojoke