Can I legally cross the border from the US to Canada on a J-1 visa?
//ads -- adsterra.com -- native banner
?>
I'll be living in Seattle and I want to regularly visit Vancouver. I'll be on an au pair (J-1) visa. I'm Brazilian.
Best Answer
As you hold a Brazilian passport, no you can not.
Here is a full list of entry requirements to Canada by country.
In general, having an American visa does not provide any entry privileges to Canada.
Pictures about "Can I legally cross the border from the US to Canada on a J-1 visa?"
Can you travel to Canada from US on J-1 visa?
Short trips to Mexico, Canada, or islands adjacent to the United States (such as the Bahamas) You may be eligible to return from Mexico, Canada and islands adjacent to the United States even if you have an expired visa. This is generally allowable for trips of 30 days or less.Can I leave and reenter the US on a J-1 visa?
Generally, a J-1 visa holder may not travel outside the U.S. for more than 30 days without being considered to have \u201cabandoned their program\u201d. Any exceptions must be approved, in advance, by your J-1 visa sponsor.Can I go to Canada with US F-1 visa?
F-1 and J-1 student visa holders may need a visa, even for a one-day trip to Canada. Although ISS cannot review or advise you on the specifics of the Canadian visa process, we can provide resources and general tips for travel.Can I cross the Canadian border with a US visa?
The most commonly issued visa to travelers is the B1/B2 visa, the Visitor Visa. It allows its holder to cross the US border and stay there for up to one year.The Places Where Sneaking Over the US-Canada Border is Legal
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Javon Swaby, Ryutaro Tsukata, Charles Parker, Brett Sayles