Applied for Visa w/ current Passport - Renewing passport before entering Canada

[Lulukaka]

Hi guys,

I have a quick question that I hope you can help me with:
Next month I am coming from Germany to Canada for a two years Masters program. I applied for a visa with my current passport, which expires in August 2016, and my visa also got approved already. Since I expect to be there until August 2016, I have now requested my German passport to be renewed before heading off.

Does anybody know, will I be able to use my new passport with my "old" approved visa when I'll enter Canada? Or do I need to let somebody know beforehand of my new passport serial number, or do I have to apply for a new visa altogether?

I'd really appreciate any help!!

Kind Regards
Lulukaka

 

[mead]

Hi guys,

I have a quick question that I hope you can help me with:
Next month I am coming from Germany to Canada for a two years Masters program. I applied for a visa with my current passport, which expires in August 2016, and my visa also got approved already. Since I expect to be there until August 2016, I have now requested my German passport to be renewed before heading off.

Does anybody know, will I be able to use my new passport with my "old" approved visa when I'll enter Canada? Or do I need to let somebody know beforehand of my new passport serial number, or do I have to apply for a new visa altogether?

I'd really appreciate any help!!

Kind Regards
Lulukaka

u carry both ur passports visa counterfoil(sticker) on old passport can be used with new passport and it is not transferable. on a side note why does a German national need canadian visa aren't u visa exempt..i am surprised?

 

[Lulukaka]

Thanks for the quick reply!

If I got you right, then it'd be fine as long as I bring my old passport along with me (as well as my new one of course)?

Hm, as far as I understood it I don't need a visa if I come for a visit, but need a study permit in order to study for, as in my case, two years... Am a little confused now, though... ??

 

[mead]

If I got you right, then it'd be fine as long as I bring my old passport along with me (as well as my new one of course)?
yes carry both passports one on which the visa is stamped and the new one
Hm, as far as I understood it I don't need a visa if I come for a visit, but need a study permit in order to study for, as in my case, two years... Am a little confused now, though... ??

well u need a study permit but not a visa but ur asking about visa arent u? i may be wrong.

 

[Lulukaka]

Sorry, I think my wording was a little off: I was actually talking about a study permit all along...

To clarify my question:
So far, all I have is a letter from the CIC that my study permit was approved, and that I should bring the letter with me when entering Canada. During the application process, I had to specify my passport serial number and its expiry date. Since it expires around the time I'll expect to leave Canada, I now renewed my passport, i.e. it has now a different serial number and a different expiry date...


Sorry again for the confusion!

 

[mead]

Sorry, I think my wording was a little off: I was actually talking about a study permit all along...

To clarify my question:
So far, all I have is a letter from the CIC that my study permit was approved, and that I should bring the letter with me when entering Canada. During the application process, I had to specify my passport serial number and its expiry date. Since it expires around the time I'll expect to leave Canada, I now renewed my passport, i.e. it has now a different serial number and a different expiry date...


Sorry again for the confusion!

ah now it makes sense yes take both ur passports just incase u dont have a visa stamped and u will get ur study permit at POE so ur good to go. it is always good to carry all ur passports atleast i do.

 

[Lulukaka]

Perfect, I'll do that!

Thanks a million