Do I need a visa to travel to Victoria from Seattle by ferry?
I am British and I have an ESTA to enter Seattle, USA from the UK. Do I need a visa to travel to Victoria, Canada from Seattle by ferry?
Best Answer
Citizens of the United Kingdom do not need a visa to enter Canada.
If you arrive in Canada by air you would need to have an Electronic Travel Authorization, but since you're taking a ferry rather than a plane, carrying your British passport should be sufficient.
If you're not going back to the US from Canada after your visit, you may get some trouble because you may not be registered as having left the US when you leave by surface transport. Therefore when you enter the US later you may be suspected of having overstayed, and you should be traveling with documentation that you did in fact leave the US when you did. An entry stamp from Canada may do the trick, but other documentation of continuing a life outside the US will be helpful too.
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Do you need a passport to take the ferry from Seattle to Victoria?
Do you need a passport to take the ferry from Seattle to Victoria? Yes, since you are crossing into another country, you will need a passport to enter Canada and re-enter the United States upon return. A Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License, Enhanced ID Card or NEXUS Card is also acceptable.Do you need a visa from Seattle to Vancouver?
No, because there is no ferry between Seattle and Vancouver. Both are on the mainland. You don't need a visa for a non-existent travel option.Can I drive from Seattle to Vancouver without a passport?
Border Crossing A valid Passport, USA Passport Card, USA Enhanced Driver License (EDL) or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID) is required to cross the USA/Canadian border by land and sea. A passport is required for all air travel. A USA Passport Card or EDL/ID are not valid for air travel.How do I get from Seattle to Victoria?
The most direct way to get from Seattle to Victoria is by Victoria Clipper, a 3-hour crossing from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria. They also offer trips to the San Juan Islands. This is a passenger-only ferry.The Easiest Way to Get from Seattle to Victoria BC | FRS Clipper
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