Thread: visas for canada

Please would someone confirm whether UK citizens need a visa of any kind forCanada part of Alaska cruisetour. We fly to Calgary from UK, then do land tour through rockies, then board ship in Seattle, for inside passage cruise, returning to Vancouver for Seattle flight home. Thanks to anyone who can clarify this.

Border security regulations change often.

Here's a link to the web site for the Canada Border Security Agency:

bsf5082: Visitors to Canada and other Temporary Residents

Requirements to Enter Canada


You have told us that:

• You would like to visit Canada
• You are a citizen of United Kingdom
• You are visiting for less than six months

[United Kingdom]: Based on the information you provided, you may be eligible to visit Canada. As a citizen of this country, you will not need a Temporary Resident Visa.
Your next steps are:

Step 1. Gather the necessary documents—a valid passport or travel document that guarantees re-entry to the country that issued it.
Note: Other documents may be required. Contact a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate for information on what you will need before coming to Canada.
Step 2. Make sure that you have proof of funds available to support yourself and your family members during your stay and to enable you to leave Canada, such as a bank statement, pay stubs, proof of employment or proof of travellers’ cheques. When entering Canada, you will also need to convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.
Step 3. Find out about inadmissibility to Canada, if you have a criminal conviction.
Legal Disclaimer : This information is intended for general guidance and reference only. If you decide to submit a formal application, the application will be considered by an immigration officer, in accordance with the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, without regard to any outcome you may have attained through completion of this questionnaire.

Canadian Offices in the United Kingdom

High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London

IMPORTANT: Please see contact directions and services offered (below) for specific enquiries, including those related to immigration, passports, consular and media
Macdonald House
1 Grosvenor Square
London, W1K 4AB
Telephone: 0207 258 6600
Fax: 0207 258 6333
Canada House
Trafalgar Square
London, SW1Y 5BJ
Fax: 0207 258 6476
Voice Mail: 0207 258 6421