Is Return Ticket Compulsary in Visitor Visa?

[mthakurwani]

My mother already has Canada Visitor visa. She landed and stayed for 175 days with us.It would be her second visit now. When she came last time she had return tickets. But checking is it mandatory cos I am planning to extend there stay this time and changing tickets cost lots of money so thinking may be one way ticket for now from India to Canada.

So on visitor visa can we book one way ticket from India to Canada?

 

[scylla]

She needs a two way ticket. She will most likely be refused boarding by the airline without one.

 

[evdm]

She needs a two way ticket. She will most likely be refused boarding by the airline without one.

Why do you say that?

It's up to CBSA to determine admissibility and with a visa (or eTA) the airline shouldn't have grounds for refusal because of a one-way ticket.

The traveller will have to convince CBSA that they are able to support themselves (or be supported) while in Canada without working and that they have significant ties to their home country and the funds available to purchase a return ticket.

That being said, it is a much easier with a return (two-way) ticket. Often, too, this can be much cheaper than two one-way ticket, even if you have to pay change fees.

 

[starnaenae]

Why do you say that?

It's up to CBSA to determine admissibility and with a visa (or eTA) the airline shouldn't have grounds for refusal because of a one-way ticket.

The traveller will have to convince CBSA that they are able to support themselves (or be supported) while in Canada without working and that they have significant ties to their home country and the funds available to purchase a return ticket.

That being said, it is a much easier with a return (two-way) ticket. Often, too, this can be much cheaper than two one-way ticket, even if you have to pay change fees.

The airline can and most likely wll refuse boarding without a return flight - airline policies. This is prior to speaking with CBSA

 

[evdm]

The airline can and most likely wll refuse boarding without a return flight - airline policies. This is prior to speaking with CBSA

What airline do you have this experience with, or can you point me to a specific policy? I guess the best place to ask the question then would be directly to the airline when buying the tickets on their policies.

I've travelled to Canada (and the US) as a non-citizen/non-pr many times (both as a visitor, and on a work-visa) on one-way tickets on many different airlines without ever being refused or even questioned by the airline. The important thing is to show that you have the means to purchase a return ticket once you're there or have proof of onward travel by other means such as by bus.

Some airlines may be difficult, but thankfully as consumers we have a choice and can always look at a different airline. Though, I guess to save any potential hassle with any airline the safest bet would be to buy a round-trip ticket. I still think it might even be cheaper to do it this way despite change fees. Two round-trip tickets might also even be cheaper than two one-way tickets if the flights aren't changeable.

 

[scylla]

What airline do you have this experience with, or can you point me to a specific policy? I guess the best place to ask the question then would be directly to the airline when buying the tickets on their policies.

You hold a visa exempt passport - correct? Different story and different experience for you.

OP's mother is from India (country requiring TRV to come to Canada). We have seen many examples here of people being refused boarding or having to buy a very expensive return ticket on the spot to be allowed to board the plane. It's pretty routine. The reason why the airlines do this is that if for any reason that person is not admitted into Canada when they arrive and is sent home, the airline has to swallow the cost of this flight if the person holds a one way ticket. A two way ticket protects them from taking this hit.

Super visas are exceptions. If you hold a super visa one way travel is fine since a long stay is permitted / assumed.

 

[evdm]

Ah yes, you are right.

Best way to check would be to use the same tool the airlines use in assessing whether or not a traveller can enter. Fill in the details here and you can see:

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/CA-Canada-passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm

Learn something new every day.

 

[CaroM8]

My husband has had both experiences. He has traveled to Canada on his TRV with a one way ticket a few times with no issues. I think it was Copa and Air Canada.

The last time he came back in May, the airline (Avianca) would not let him board without a return ticket. So he had to buy one right there on the spot rust we canceled as soon as he landed in Canada.

He finally got his PR now so we won’t have to worry about that anymore.

 

[Buletruck]

What airline do you have this experience with, or can you point me to a specific policy?

Speaking from personal experience, Singapore Air, Thai Airlines, United, Air China, Cathay Pacific and most recently Air Canada when the wife went back to her home country. We had to book her a flight out of Singapore to Indonesia before they would let her check in (first time that has happened).

Seems to apply to any country you fly to in some cases.

 

[comartifacts]

My mom granted a 10yrs visitor visa is it alright to purchase a one way ticket than the round trip ticket? First time i applied for her for visitor visa and luckily was approved. My mother will come from Philippines.

 

[comartifacts]

My ex husband was granted a permanent resident visa but he didn't stayed here for 6mos..for 2months he went back home.his pr card now is expired and didnt complete the number of days he should be here.is it possible for him to apply for visitor visa and get approve?

 

[Bs65]

My mom granted a 10yrs visitor visa is it alright to purchase a one way ticket than the round trip ticket? First time i applied for her for visitor visa and luckily was approved. My mother will come from Philippines.

As a visitor always advisable to get a return ticket given it is possible an airline will not allow her to check in or if they do she could have issues with CBSA on arrival. The exception would be if she was on super visa allowing up to a 2 year stay given not possible to buy a return with a date beyond about 330 days from date of purchase.

From many countries the economics of buying 2 one ways often turn out to be more expensive than a return even if paying to change the return leg so if you have not done so already do the math.

As sure you know a 10 year visitor visa still only supports maximum of 6 months stay on each entry, although can be extended from within Canada subject to qualification,.

 

[Bs65]

My ex husband was granted a permanent resident visa but he didn't stayed here for 6mos..for 2months he went back home.his pr card now is expired and didnt complete the number of days he should be here.is it possible for him to apply for visitor visa and get approve?

PR cards expire PR status never expires and can only be revoked or renounced.

As he is still a PR he cannot apply for visitor visa unless he renounced his PR status first which should always be the last resort.

Not clear how many days of residency he completed but but if he only ever stayed in Canada for less than 6 months since landing as a PR then sounds as though he has no other option but to renounce, decision is his given if correct with such a short stay even H&C reason to apply for a PRTD to return would be stretching a point.

 

[scylla]

My mom granted a 10yrs visitor visa is it alright to purchase a one way ticket than the round trip ticket? First time i applied for her for visitor visa and luckily was approved. My mother will come from Philippines.

She needs a two way ticket unless it's a super visa. Hopefully you realize that a 10 year visitor visa does not allow her to stay for 10 years.

 

[themariaberrybeck]

my mother was grated a supervisa. is it okay to just buy a one way ticket?