Passport validity to enter Canada [duplicate]

I need some information. I intend to travel to Canada from 13-29 October. I am a Pakistani national and I am traveling from Germany to Calgary by KLM Airlines. My passport validity is until 12 January and my visa validity is until 11th January. Can I travel with my existing passport or should I renew my passport?

Best Answer

You will be fine.

According to this website of the Government of Canada, if your passport expires before the end of your intended visit, the immigration officer can limit the length of your permitted stay to the length of your passport validity. You're leaving before your passport expires, so you'll be fine.

The "expiry" date of your visa is the last day you may arrive; it isn't actually your maximum visit end date. But if you came on January 11, you'd be turned around since your passport would expire that night.

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Can I travel to Canada with 2 months left on my passport?

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.

Can I enter Canada with passport about to expire?

The border service officer will limit your authorized period of stay to the validity of your travel document. It is strongly recommended that your travel document be valid for six months or more upon entry to Canada.

Can I get into Canada if my passport expires in 3 months?

While Canada does not enforce a six-month rule of passport validity, we strongly recommend that your passport is valid for at least six months prior to your entry into Canada. Having a passport that is valid for six months or less when entering Canada could create potential problems.

Validity Required For Your Passport For Canada Visa Including Express Entry

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