Arriving by Airplane Leaving by Cruiseship

[masarti13]

Hi, I hold an Italian passport and on September I'll be traveling to Canada along with another person who holds a Brazilian passport. We arrive on Sept 26th by Airplane in Vancouver and leave on the same day by Cruise ship to Alaska and DO NOT return to Canada at any point of the trip. I wonder what type of Visa do we need? We both have valid US tourist B1/B2 valid visas.

Thanks!!

 

[Jalex23]

Hi, I hold an Italian passport and on September I'll be traveling to Canada along with another person who holds a Brazilian passport. We arrive on Sept 26th by Airplane in Vancouver and leave on the same day by Cruise ship to Alaska and DO NOT return to Canada at any point of the trip. I wonder what type of Visa do we need? We both have valid US tourist B1/B2 valid visas.

Thanks!!

Check the list:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas-all.asp

 

[masarti13]

Check the list:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas-all.asp

I saw this list, but it only refers to entering the country. I've heard that when leaving by cruiseship it's other rules. That's why I'm so confused. I've been trying to call the consulate at least twice every week for the past month, but there's no reply.
Thanks anyway!!

 

[Jalex23]

I saw this list, but it only refers to entering the country. I've heard that when leaving by cruiseship it's other rules. That's why I'm so confused. I've been trying to call the consulate at least twice every week for the past month, but there's no reply.
Thanks anyway!!

"How you are leaving" it is irrelevant, Canada is concerned on how you enter not how you leave.

You will have to ask that person/place what is the difference they are talking about.

 

[Bs65]

I would have expected the cruise line to be aware of any immigration rules in much same way as airlines are supposed to so maybe contact them ?

Maybe whomever gave this info was referring to fact you clear US immigration and customs before you board the cruise ship. http://www.portvancouver.com/cruise/passenger-information/

 

[scylla]

You need an eTA. Your friend needs a multiple entry TRV (tourist visa). TRVs can take a while to process - I would apply now.

 

[PMM]

Hi

You need an eTA. Your friend needs a multiple entry TRV (tourist visa). TRVs can take a while to process - I would apply now.

1. The OP says his friend has a valid B1/B2 so he can get an ETA rather than a TRV.

See: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas-result.asp?q2=no&q3=urlQ4Yes&country=BR&result=14

Your selection: BRA (Brazil) – held a Canadian temporary visa in the past 10 years, or currently hold a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa. Change your selection

How do you plan to travel to Canada?

Fly to or transit through a Canadian airport:
You are eligible to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel by air only.

You can apply with a valid passport, a credit or a debit card, and an email address.

If you already have a valid Canadian visa you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.

Get an eTA