If I have an ETA and leave canada, can I re-enter after a few days and reset the six month timer?
I'm wishing to travel to the US and am currently in Canada on an eTA, if I travel south of the border for a few days would I be allowed entry back into Canada and if so would it reset the six months? I am not overly concerned if the timer does not reset but I do wish to know if I'd be allowed back in.
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Canada does not have a specific rule about how long you have to wait between visits. The only fixed rule is about being admitted for a maximum of six months on a visitor visa.
However you are absolutely not allowed to use a visitor visa (or visa free entry) to live in Canada for long periods. The border officer has discretion over whether and how long to admit you for, but staying six months in Canada, then departing for a short while and seeking readmission is definitely going to be a problem. The most likely result is that you will not be readmitted when you try to return to Canada.
If you had an extremely good reason that you could support with documentation you might be readmitted for a short while - for example if you were flying home from a Canadian airport after your US trip, and just wanted to go straight to the airport and fly out. But you would probably be readmitted only long enough to go to the airport and fly out.
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How many times can I enter Canada with eTA?
Once approved, your eTA is valid for five years or until your passport expires \u2013 whichever comes first. You can come to Canada as many times as you wish as long as your eTA remains valid.Can I re enter Canada with eTA?
If you get a new passport, you need to get a new eTA. With a valid eTA, you can travel to Canada as often as you want for short stays (normally for up to six months at a time). You do not need an eTA for travel within Canada. An eTA doesn't guarantee entry to Canada.How many times can you travel on eTA?
There is no limit on the number of times you may enter the U.S. under either ESTA of a visa. However, if reentering the U.S. using ESTA soon after staying for nearly 90 days, you can expect to be questioned in detail by the immigration officer about the purpose of your visit.How often can I visit Canada in a year?
Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. If you're allowed to enter Canada, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they'll put the date you need to leave by in your passport.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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