If I have an ETA and leave canada, can I re-enter after a few days and reset the six month timer?

Visits to Canada are usually approved for up to 6 months although the final allowed visit time is determined by a Canadian immigration officer at the point of entry. Keep in mind that leaving Canada and then re-entering does not reset the six-month visit period.

1. How long do I have to leave Canada before I can return?
2. Can I leave and re enter Canada on a visitor visa?
3. How many times can you enter Canada on an eTA?
4. Does eTA allow multiple entry?
5. Can I stay out of Canada for more than 6 months?
6. What happens if you stay longer than 6 months in Canada?
7. What happens if you overstay in Canada?
8. Can I extend my stay in Canada as a visitor?
9. How many times can I extend my visitor visa in Canada?
10. Can I apply twice for eTA Canada?
11. Do green card holders need eTA for Canada?
12. How long can a European stay in Canada?

How long do I have to leave Canada before I can return?

There's no set rule, but the rule of thumb is at least 6 months, better if it's longer than your last stay. I try not to judge, but it looks like you've been using your visitor visa to live in Canada.

Can I leave and re enter Canada on a visitor visa?

Yes. You can leave Canada and return as long as your visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. If your visitor visa or eTA is expired, you must apply for and receive a new one before you leave.

How many times can you enter Canada on an eTA?

It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new eTA. With a valid eTA, you can travel to Canada as often as you want for short stays (normally for up to six months at a time).

Does eTA allow multiple entry?

No. Once approved, your eTA is valid for five years or until your passport expires – whichever comes first. You can come to Canada as many times as you wish as long as your eTA remains valid.

Can I stay out of Canada for more than 6 months?

Canadians are allowed to visit the US for up to six months (182 days) per calendar year. Nationals of other countries are allowed only 90 days. You can accumulate those days by one long trip, or an aggregation of several short ones.

What happens if you stay longer than 6 months in Canada?

If you entered Canada and you did not need a visa but want to stay longer, you must apply for an extension and pay a fee. This must be done from inside Canada. You should apply for an extension at least 30 days before your status expires – usually 6 months from the day you entered Canada.

What happens if you overstay in Canada?

Overstaying can lead to not only the loss of your current privileges or immigration status but can also eliminate your ability to ever become a permanent Canadian citizen. Specifically, you may: Be deemed inadmissible.

Can I extend my stay in Canada as a visitor?

If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a visitor (stay in Canada longer), you need to apply for a visitor record. A visitor record is not a visa.

How many times can I extend my visitor visa in Canada?

There is no statutory limit on the number of times a person can extend visitor status. Instead, the officer will consider the history of the applicant, the purpose of the visit, and whether there is a valid reason to continue visiting.

Can I apply twice for eTA Canada?

Once approved, your eTA is valid for five years or until your passport expires – whichever comes first. You can come to Canada as many times as you wish as long as your eTA remains valid.

Do green card holders need eTA for Canada?

As a U.S. Green Card holder, you do not need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. However, you are expected to have an eTA if you plan to fly to or transit through Canada. ... proof of status in the U.S. (such as a valid Green Card), and. your valid passport that you used to apply for your eTA.

How long can a European stay in Canada?

Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they'll put the date you need to leave by in your passport.