12 Responses to “VACATIONING IN US AND I’M PLANNING A SIDE TRIP TO CANADA. DO I NEED A VISA AND WHERE AND HOW LONG TO GET IT?”

1. Ashley2009
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   try ur embassy or consulate

2. taboniems
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   Check with the US Post office of Federal office in the city you are in but as long as you have your passport I think you will be okey.

3. Triddy
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   Your family won’t need a visa, or even a passport, because they are US citizens. This is only until next year, though. Americans (The higherups, not all the citizens!) seem to think that illegal immigrants are mainly coming from Canada while ignoring Mexico, so they are forcing a passport requirement at the border.

   You might, however. Look into it wherever you received your US visa. They should have information.

4. Just Try It
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   Phillippine passport holders require a visa to enter Canada as a visitor.

   (The previous link was a lawyer’s site. This one is the official government site.)
   http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

5. Faerie_Queene3
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   If you need a Visa to enter the US, chances are you’ll need one for Canada. For how long depends on the length of the trip you’re planning, and where? at the Canadian Embassy or Consulate.

6. Chigga
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   Your family being U.S. citizens, don’t need a visa to visit Canada. They just need a drivers license, but a passport is better.

   You on the other hand, will need a visa. You can apply for one at most border crossings, or at any airport, but you will have to wait while they prepare it. The best thing is to go to a travel agency, or an embassy and apply for it there, that way you’ll have everything ready when you visit.

   Enjoy Canada!!!

7. Charlie
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   “Just tryit” gave you the CORRECT answer. YOU will need a visa to visit Canada. see webpage below for how to apply for that visa.

8. JULI I
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   hello,
   i think you need visa,
   to be more sure you should contact the embassy,
   here are the addresses.
   choose the nearest for you

   http://canada.visahq.com/embassy/United-States

9. CanTexan
   

   20. Mar, 2010

   For nationalities requiring visas to enter Canada, see the attached link.

   Unfortunately, the Phillipines is on that list.

10. Vanessa
    

    20. Mar, 2010

    you need a visa. unfortunately, you should have gotten a canadian visa while you were still in the philippines. i’ve got lots of friends who told me that they applied for a canadian visa while vacationing in the US… and they’ve been told by the consuls that they should have applied for it before leaving the philippines.

    the canadian embassies here in the US are for canadian citizens and for US citizens and residents needing assistance regarding canada. they normally do not like to deal with citizens of other countries.

    you can try and apply… but don’t set up concrete plans yet. you can apply for a canadian visa from the internet… but you need to make a personal appearance at the nearest embassy. you need to search for that yourself. it could take somewhere between 3 weeks to a couple of months. just depends.

11. bg b
    

    20. Mar, 2010

    your relatives will be allowed as US citizens, you need a visa.

12. Immigroup
    

    20. Mar, 2010

    Dear Riane,

    Hi, my name is George. I work at a private Canadian immigration firm. On my spare time I try to help people.

    Your family is fine, all they need to enter are their US passports or citizenship cards and photo ID.

    Unfortunately, is that you will need a Canadian visitor visa. However, holding a US visa will increase your chances with the Canadian consulate. There is a Canadian consulate in Buffalo, NY where you can apply. The fee is $75 for a single entry.

    Here is the link to the government website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

    If you want help from our compnay here is our link:
    http://www.immigroup.com/visa/Canada/

    Best of luck,
    George.