Connection from Mexico through Dallas onto Canada

1. Do I need a visa to transit in Canada?
2. Can you fly to Canada without a passport?
3. What do I need to fly into Canada?
4. Can you have a layover in Canada?
5. Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Canada?
6. Do you need a transit visa if you don't leave the airport?
7. What can I use instead of a passport to get into Canada?
8. Can I get back into the US without a passport from Canada?
9. Do I need a passport for a domestic flight in Canada?
10. Does an enhanced driver's license get you into Canada?
11. What do you have to declare at customs Canada?
12. How long can you stay out of Canada if you are a permanent resident?

Do I need a visa to transit in Canada?

You need a transit visa if you're from a visa-required country and: your international flight stops at a Canadian airport on its way to another country. ... you'll transit through Canada in 48 hours or less. you don't have a valid visitor visa.

Can you fly to Canada without a passport?

Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.

What do I need to fly into Canada?

International visitors to Canada

All international travellers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally-accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.

Can you have a layover in Canada?

A stopover in Canada for a transit to another country is currently still possible, if the destination country permits the trip. ... During the stopover, the traveller must remain in the terminal for international flights at the airport, and the stopover cannot last longer than 24 hours.

Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Canada?

If your flight originated in Canada and you have a boarding pass for a connecting flight to a U.S. destination, you must follow the U.S. Connections signs, go through pre-boarding screening checkpoint “C”, and then go through U.S. Customs.

Do you need a transit visa if you don't leave the airport?

The traveler won't leave the airport, but still needs permission to be there during the layover. In the United States, for instance, foreign citizens traveling through the US to get to another country typically must have a transit visa.

What can I use instead of a passport to get into Canada?

Generally, if you're not a Canadian or U.S. citizen, you require a valid passport or visa to enter Canada. There are two exceptions: U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents may use their I-551 ("Green Card") -- instead of a passport -- for travel between Canada and the United States, by air, land, or sea.

Can I get back into the US without a passport from Canada?

Answer: While you may enter Canada with just your birth certificate and driver's license, the same cannot be used for re-entering the United States. You will need a passport book if returning to the U.S. via air or a passport card if crossing the border by land. Routine processing takes 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

Do I need a passport for a domestic flight in Canada?

Canadian and U.S. citizens must present either a valid passport or a valid Nexus cardOpens in New Windowwhen travelling by air between Canada and the United States. They must also carry a valid passport and a valid Permanent Resident/Resident Alien Card (form I-551). ...

Does an enhanced driver's license get you into Canada?

An Enhanced Driver's License or EDL can enable a US citizen to visit Canada for both leisure and business purposes. ... If you have a drunk driving arrest or conviction on your record, you will often need Criminal Rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit in order to get into Canada.

What do you have to declare at customs Canada?

You must declare goods purchased at a Canadian or foreign duty-free shop, and any repairs or alterations you made to your vehicle, vessel or aircraft while you were out of the country. ... If you return to Canada by commercial aircraft, you will receive a Form E311, CBSA Declaration Card to complete before you land.

How long can you stay out of Canada if you are a permanent resident?

This means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period.