Immigration Corner | Do I need a visa? ( Tips for USA Greencard Holders) Dear Ms Powell, D o I need to apply for a Canadian visa if I have a US green card and a Jamaican passport? I am planning to visit my aunt and family for Christmas and I don't want any trouble at the airport. - GH Dear GH, A Jamaican citizen with a valid US green card, which is a card granted to permanent residents of the US, is not required to get a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or visitor's visa in order to travel to Canada. This, provided that they are not deemed inadmissible to Canada and have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). Effective March 2016, an individual with a US green card is required to get an eTA. This is also applicable to individuals who are planning to travel to other countries via Canada (in transit). You do not need an eTA if you are a citizen of the US and have a valid US passport. How To Apply For An eTA The application must be submitted online via ...
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