Extension of multiple entry Canada visa in old expired passport to renewed passport
My ten year multiple entry Canada visa dated 20th Feb.2020 is valid upto 15th January, 2021 upto the date of expiry of my passport. I have renewed my passport in December 2020. I want to travel to Canada in May, 2021. Can I travel on the old visa in my old passport with renewed passport? If not, do I need to reapply for visa?
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valid upto 15th January, 2021 upto the date of expiry of my passport
Assuming this means that your passport and Canadian visa will expire on January 15, 2021, you would need to apply for a new visa.
Usually Canada doesn't issue a visitor visa beyond the validity of the passport. If the visa is expired, you cannot enter with it (with certain exceptions for study/work permit holders visiting US/St Pierre et Miquelon). You need to apply for a new visitor visa, but usually without too much difficulty barring significant change of circumstances (keep the COVID situation in mind, though).
If you have a valid (unexpired) visa in an old passport, you may use it with a new travel document.
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What happens to Canada visa if passport is renewed?
If you have a valid visa for Canada in your full or expired passport, and you have been issued a new passport, you may continue to use the visa in your full or expired passport, but you will need to travel with both your new passport and the passport with the valid visa when you travel to Canada.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.Will my visa be valid if I renew my passport?
In case of passport reissue, the new passport will be released while the old passport will be cancelled and returned. However, any of the active visas on the old passport will still be valid and can be used till expiry of the particular visa.What happens if the passport expired but visa still valid?
In Conclusion. As long as your old expired passport which contains your visa is in great condition and you have a current passport that was issued by the same country, you will be able to enter the United States. As long as you have both passports on you and your visa is still valid.Apply // Renew // Update Passport- What To Do When Visa Is On Old Passport // Get New Passport
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