After getting a new passport, are Canadian student and visitors visas still valid for entry?
My daughter has Canadian student visa valid for 4 years and visitor visa valid for 8 years. Her passport is valid until 2025 but Tanzania's government has imposed a new law that requires every citizen to have the new e-passport before the end of 2019.
My daughter is coming back to her own country in 2019 to be issued the new e-passport. Does she have to reapply for new student and visitor visas or she can travel with both the old and new passports to enter Canada?
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I'm from Kuwait and have the same thing. I did get a new e-Passport. I went to Canada carrying both my old and new passport together.
Also if you have multiple visas make sure to tell the officer which one you want to use. As they need to know are you coming as a tourist or a student if you have both visas.
There was no problems at all. When you arrive in Canada. Make sure to show the "Visa page" and the new Passport and tell the officer that.
I have also tried this with US B1/B2 and Schengen visitor visa all while having a new passport.
Cheers, Shbli
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What happens to my Canadian visa when I get a new passport?
If you're from an electronic travel authorization (eTA) or visa-required country, you will need to get a new eTA or visa. Bring a photocopy of your old passport and your new valid passport with you to Canada. When you arrive in Canada, you must tell the border services officer that you have a new passport.What happens to your visas when you get a new passport?
Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel.Can I transfer my visa from old passport to new passport Canada?
You can travel to Canada with both your old passport (containing the valid visa) and your new passport. No transferring is needed.Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport?
You do not have to transfer your visa. Simply present both the old passport with the still-current Indian visa and your new passport. I have entered India several times since my old passport expired.Canada Immigration New Task Force To Reduce Immigration, Passport Delays \u0026 Reduce Wait Time | IRCC
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