margtee Posted August 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I am an Alaskan cruise next month travelling from UK. Our last stop is in Victoria and have been told that we may need visa, similar to ESTA that we have already obtained for USA, to enter Canada. On Canadian website it states about people flying in to Canada and in transit need one. I have tried asking various authorities but they are slow in coming back with an answer. Have tried phoning Celebrity but waited quite a while and there was no reply. Is anyone able to tell me correct procedure - ie do I need to apply for Canadian ETA? Thanks for any help. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobasimcha Posted August 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Where did you embark the cruise?Do you disembark in Victoria? and presume you are flying back to U.K. from Canada in which case I think it would be prudent to obtain a Canadian ETA . An y other comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted August 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I am an Alaskan cruise next month travelling from UK. Our last stop is in Victoria and have been told that we may need visa, similar to ESTA that we have already obtained for USA, to enter Canada. On Canadian website it states about people flying in to Canada and in transit need one. I have tried asking various authorities but they are slow in coming back with an answer. Have tried phoning Celebrity but waited quite a while and there was no reply. Is anyone able to tell me correct procedure - ie do I need to apply for Canadian ETA? Thanks for any help. Margaret Visit Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html Find out if you need a visa Your selection: GBR (UK - British citizen). Change your selection How do you plan to travel to Canada? Fly to or transit through a Canadian airport: You need to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). You can apply with a valid passport, a credit or a debit card, and an email address. Get an eTA Drive or arrive by train, bus, or boat: You don’t need a visa or eTA, but you do need to bring the right travel documents. Resume if you arrive by air you need the eta, if you arrive by land or sea you don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sddsddean Posted August 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 16, 2018 As above. We went on a New England/Canada cruise last year and as we came in on a ship, just needed our passport...though no one stopped us at St. John or Halifax and asked to see it. We just took our driving licence as photo ID as its easier to carry...no problem at all. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendychloecruiser Posted August 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If, for some reason you had to disembark in Victoria, you would then need an eTA. I know it’s a stretch that you’ll require it but for $7CDN (~£4) it could be a bargain time saver. It’s also valid for 5 years or when your passport expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbo Posted August 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2018 You need an ETA only if you are arriving by air. Non worries I can confirmed that information Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted August 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If, for some reason you had to disembark in Victoria, you would then need an eTA. I know it’s a stretch that you’ll require it but for $7CDN (~£4) it could be a bargain time saver. It’s also valid for 5 years or when your passport expires. You only need the eta if you arrive to Canada by air if you arrive in a cruise ship you don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendychloecruiser Posted August 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2018 You only need the eta if you arrive to Canada by air if you arrive in a cruise ship you don't need it. Yes, but if you were delayed in Canada by illness, I was merely thinking that it may be needed. As I said, a hypothetical unlikely scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margtee Posted August 16, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Thank you all for your replies. As we are entering by ship, just 6 hours in Victoria, seems just need to have passport which obviously we will have in any event. You have now put my mind at ease and I can concentrate on more important things - like what to pack etc. First time to Alaska and I am so looking forward to it. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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