Visa Reruirement to visit Canada as a Permanent Resident

[sasaqlain 24]

Hi,

I have recently been granted a 2 year Permanent Residency. We are planning a vacation trip to Canada and I wanted to know whether I will have to apply for a canadian visa at the High Commission or at the Border. Anybody has any idea what the requirements are, for LPR visa seekers to enter canada?

Appreciate your help.

[sciencenerd 56]

My understanding is that it is the same as if you weren't an LPR. So, the rules that exist for your country of citizenship are the ones you have to follow. If Canada requires a visa for citizens of Pakistan, then you'll have to get a visa. The LPR only means anything to the American government. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm mistaken, but I'm pretty sure this is correct.

[payxibka 10,045]

As a US resident (ie. greencard holder) you are allowed to visit VISA FREE to Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean island nations. Entry is never guaranteed but you do NOT need a visa to present yourself at the border.

Edited May 23, 2010 by payxibka

[sasaqlain 24]

As a US resident (ie. greencard holder) you are allowed to visit VISA FREE to Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean island nations.

So grateful to you for your prompt response payxibka. Thank You.

[HeatDeath 430]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Scroll down past the list of countries to the exemptions section:

Visitor Visa Exemptions

Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:

...

- persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence;

If you have your green card on you, they'll let you into Canada. Otherwise, as sciencenerd said, you check to see if your country of citizenship is on the list. If it is, you need a visa, just as normal.

Since you have your green card, just bring it and your normal passport and you're good for a visit to Canada.

Edited May 23, 2010 by HeatDeath

[sasaqlain 24]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Scroll down past the list of countries to the exemptions section:

If you have your green card on you, they'll let you into Canada. Otherwise, as sciencenerd said, you chekc to see if your country of citizenship is on the list. If it is, you need a visa, just as normal.

Thank You HeatDeath. Appreciate your response. A burden off my chest.

[trailmix 77]

Enjoy your visit