Do I need eTA if I land?

[specialmary]

Do I need to apply for eTA if I land? Thanks!

 

[Asivad Anac]

Assuming you have a COPR/PR visa and are landing for the first time, No.

New entry requirement now in effect: visa-exempt foreign nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for an eTA.

 

[specialmary]

Hey, Asivad! Thanks for your reply! How are you doing? Enjoying your time in Canada?

Assuming you have a COPR/PR visa and are landing for the first time, No.

 

[Asivad Anac]

Hey, Asivad! Thanks for your reply! How are you doing? Enjoying your time in Canada?

For sure!

Quick addition to the previous message - you do NOT need to apply for an eTA if you are the citizen of a visa required country because your PR visa by itself satisfies entry conditions. However, you would still need an eTA if you are from a visa exempt country because you will only have the COPR but not a valid Canadian visa as you are, by definition, not required to have a visa to enter Canada. Assuming you have your COPR, I expect the eTA to be issued within hours if not earlier.

 

[Asivad Anac]

That's not correct. An eTA is not required.

"I have a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and will travel to Canada. Do I need an eTA?

No. If you are from a visa-exempt country and have been issued a Confirmation of Permanent Residence document, you do not need an eTA."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1184&top=16

Mea Culpa!

I knew I had seen that somewhere hence the confidence in my initial (and, in hindsight, accurate) reply. Thanks for pointing out the error.

 

[kateg]

Regardless of what the CIC site says, the CoPR is not valid for travel, and the airlines won't let you fly without an eTA, visa, or status document.