Unfortunately the only thing you can do is continue to submit inquiries until you get a clear answer. When you show up at the airport you will get a definitive answer, they will either accept it or not.
Q&A Categories Archives: Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
As of September 29, 2016, most travellers to Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travelling to Canada.
My parents got PR status in year 2000 and their PR Cards expired over 10 years ago. Now they want to visit me for a short period of time in Canada (I am a citizen) and they hold valid passports from visa exempt country. Surprisingly they already got their ETA approved but should they be renouncing their PR or use their expired PR card to enter?
If they already received their ETAs then they should proceed as if there is no issue.
It’s possible they will get to Canada and they will be asked about their status. But this was an error made by the government so it’s hard to see how they were responsible for it. It’s unlikely they will be denied entry because they were wrongly issued ETAs (though it’s definitely a possiblity).
It is likely that this mistake will not be made again in the future, so next should definitely renounce their PR statuses before they apply for their next ETAs.
We’re planning a trip to Vancouver from the UK for our honeymoon. Should I complete the eTA application based on my current marital status (i.e. single/cohabiting) or the marital status that will apply when we travel (i.e. married)?
You should indicate your marital status at the time you apply for the ETA.
‘m a French citizen and doesn’t have any other nationality, but my ETA application has been cancelled twice because IRCC says I’m a Canadian citizen, which is not the case at all ! I sent them an inquiry but no answer, what Can I do
We would suggest speaking to a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or immigration lawyer about how you can appeal the decision.
One other approach might be to file an Access to Information request with IRCC to see who they are confusing you with. You’d then have to figure out a way to convince them you’re not that person. (Likely this person has the same name as you.)
I am British Citizen and I am travelling to Canada in June. I had PR in past and was expired in 2012. Recently I applied for eTA and is approved. However, they did not ask me to renounce my expired PR. Will it be a problem when I am travelling?
It will become a problem once they realize the mistake. But there’s no telling when that will happen.
You should renounce your PR as soon as you can.
Since the ETA was released I cannot check in online and the checkin staff at the airport find it very difficult too. What do I need to do to get the “system” to recognise that I don’t need an ETA and that I do have a PR card
You should try contacting IRCC and the CBSA to try to resolve the matter. There could be confusion regarding your name or regarding something else.
My parents have submitted a eta application, but were once Canadian permanent residents! Although they don’t have their pr card anymore can they travel to Canada?
If they haven’t renounced their permanent residence, their ETA applications will be rejected.
my passport expires on the 8th november 2017 and i am travelling on the 14 August 2017 until the 4th September 2017. i applied for eta and it was approved and valid up to the 7th November. Should i applied for a new passport seeing mine is due for renewal and applied for new eta with the new passport or can i travel with it and renew it upon my return? will i be able to gain entry into Canada with the older passport with less validity?
You will be granted entry but likely only as long as your passport is valid. Given that you intend to leave before that, there shouldn’t be a problem.
I am a Ghanaian and I have an eTA visa but I don’t know why I can’t travel from Ghana with it
If your question refers to travelling to Canada: Ghanaians need visitor visas to come to Canada. We don’t know why you’ve been granted an eTA because you’re not eligible for an eTA.
I am a Mexican citizen currently living in Canada, a couple of days ago I officially received my “Confirmation of Permanent Residency.” I’ve decided that to get it validated, I’m going to go home for two weeks in April. Do I need to get an eTA? Or will departing/returning to Canada with my COPR and my USA Visitor Visa be enough?
You need an eTA if you don’t have a valid eTA at the moment.
