British citizen visiting and getting married in Canada

[Tuhla]

Hi everyone,

I am a British citizen visiting my Canadian PR holder partner soon and planning to get married during the visit. We won't be applying for me to move to Canada. I have applied for an eTA, which was approved but wanted to check if this is the correct 'visa'? (I'm aware an eTA isn't a visa, it just allows you to board the flight). If so, what do I say when asked by the border official what my purpose for visiting is? Just visiting? Visiting and marriage?

I understand in some instances, the border official may think that I won't leave Canada if I mention marriage, which is not going to be the case. I want to be honest, but also want a smooth process.

Thanks in advance.

 

[charliem]

Do not mention marriage. It will complicate your entry.

 

[Tuhla]

Thank you for your response. I guess I'm just worried that I'll get asked difficult questions on the day.

 

[scylla]

Thank you for your response. I guess I'm just worried that I'll get asked difficult questions on the day.

You're overthinking this.

Just answer what you are asked. Don't provide more information than you are asked for or go into unnecessary details. If you are asked how long you are staying, just state the number of days / weeks and that's it. If you are asked the purpose of your trip / who you are visiting, say you are visiting your boyfriend / girlfriend and that's it.

In short, answer the questions you are asked, don't provide more details than you are asked for, answer all questions truthfully.

There's nothing illegal about getting married in Canada as a visitor. Lots of people do it. You are from the UK and the chances of you having issues at the border is extremely low.

 

[Tuhla]

Thank you both so much. You're right, I'm probably overthinking it, but your responses have definitely put my mind at ease.