Canada Entry Requirements for US Green Card Holders
As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent resident of the United States (U.S.) or green card holders, no longer require Canada eTA.
Documents you must show for all methods of travel to Canada
Air travel
At check-in, airline staff will require proof of your valid status as a permanent resident of the U.S.
All methods of travel
When you arrive in Canada, a Canada border services officer will ask to see your passport and proof of your valid status as a permanent resident of the U.S. or other documents.
When you travel to Canada, make sure you are carrying
– proof of your status as a United States Permanent Residence, such as a valid green card (officially known as a permanent resident card)
– a valid passport from your country of nationality
The Canada eTA performs the same function as the Canada Visa which can be applied for and obtained online without having to go to Canadian Embassy or Consulate. Canada eTA is valid for business, touristic or transit purposes only.
Citizens of United States do not require Online Canada Visa (Canada eTA). US citizens do not need a Canada Visa or Canada eTA to travel to Canada.
Documents to carry before you board flight to Canada
eTA Canada Visa is an online documents and is electronically linked to your passport, sso there is no need to print anything. You should apply for eTA Canada Visa 3 days ahead of your flight to Canada. Once you have received your eTA Canada Visa in the email, you should also arrange the the following before you board your flight to Canada:
- the passport you used to apply for Canada eTA
- proof of United States permanent resident status
- your valid Green Card, or
- your valid ADIT stamp in your passport
Travelling on a valid Green Card but expired passport
You cannot travel to Canada by air if you do not have an active passport.
Getting back into the United States
It is important to keep your identification documents and proof of United States residence status on person during your stay in Canada. You will need to provide the same documents to get back into United States. While most green card holders can stay for upto 6 months in Canada, you can apply to extend this period. This however may subject you to new immigration inspection procedures. As a green card holder who has been out of United States for more than one year, you will also need a reentry permit.
Please apply for a eTA Canada 72 hours in advance of your flight.
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