Trip to Canada for EU citizen: visa requirements?

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Next June I'm going to attend a conference+school in Canada for 2 weeks, flying from Europe with a possible layover of some hours in JFK; I am Italian citizen.

Are there some requirements I must fullfill before departure, like e.g. asking Canadian or US embassy in my country for some visa (e.g. ESTA), or possessing some special kind of passport (I think mine is Machine-Readable, since I can look at the two lines of 44 digits each, but not biometric -- does it need some particular kind of photograph?), or some medical test (sorry if this sounds silly) ?






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Do EU citizens need an eTA for Canada?

You do not need an eTA for travel within Canada. An eTA doesn't guarantee entry to Canada. When you arrive, a border services officer will ask to see your passport and other documents. You must convince the officer that you are eligible for entry into Canada.

What do I need to enter Canada as a tourist?

You must:
  • have a valid travel document, like a passport.
  • be in good health.
  • have no criminal or immigration-related convictions.
  • convince an immigration officer that you have ties\u2014such as a job, home, financial assets or family\u2014that will take you back to your home country.


  • Can I travel to Canada with German residence permit?

    No, Germany is visa-exempt and only requires an eTA for short term visits (180 days Per Entry). This is an easy document to obtain and you can apply online. Germans who wish to enter Canada for longer term visits or for reasons excluded under the Canada eTA may require a visa.

    Can I live in Canada with European passport?

    For a European Citizen to move to Canada on Skilled Migration they must first qualify with an eligible occupation and then qualify to enter the Canadian Express Entry Pool of Candidates. From there a range of options are available to move your application through the process.



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