Is a transit visa required for layover in Montreal?
I am a student from India. I have a study permit (temporary resident visa). I was just checking a flight from New Delhi to Toronto. One of the flights I was interested in was New Delhi -> London, London -> Montreal, Montreal -> Toronto.
In Montreal it says I require a transit visa. Do I really need it even though I have a student permit?
Best Answer
On the assumption that you are studying in Toronto and therefore have the appropriate visa for Canada no you do not also need a transit visa to pass through Montreal.
Transit visas are for when you land in a country en route to a different country. Toronto and Montreal are in the same country.
You will clear Canadian immigration in Montreal, where they will check your visa etc., and then board the domestic flight to Toronto.
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Does Air Canada need transit visa?
Passengers transiting through Canada on their way to/from the U.S.: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express are approved air carriers participating in the Canadian government's Transit Without Visa (TWOV) program, and China Transit Program (CTP).Can I transit through Montreal?
If you are among them, you will need a transit visa to travel through Canada without stopping or visiting. This applies even if you are in Canada for less than 48 hours. You may not need a transit visa.Does layover need transit visa?
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