mistake for airline ticket.

[Tian9426]

Does anyone have any experience with getting a transit visa from the Canadian Consulate in Beijing? I did not realize she needs one if we go through Canada.

[cosmiclobster]

If you are flying from China to the US on a Canadian airline, you should not need any kind of visa as you are not leaving the international departures section of the airport and are ony changing planes.

 

On the other hand, I have heard about some hassles going through Canada.

I haven't gone this route so I cannot say either way with certainty.

[tonado]

This is for Vancouver Airport.

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http://www.yvr.ca/guide/around/connecting.asp?id=int2usa

 

International Arrivals to U.S.A. Departures

 

There are two inspection processes available for International passengers transiting to U.S.A. Destinations. To find out which process you should follow, please ask your airline representative when checking in at your originating International departing point.

 

Option 1:

Allows passengers to bypass Canada Customs and Immigration.

 

1. Follow U.S.A. Connections signs to the escalators and stairs going down to a single baggage carousel. An airline coordinator stationed there will ensure that you have the correct documentation to enter into the In-Transit Pre-Clearance Facility.

2. Retrieve your baggage from the carousel and go through U.S. Customs and Immigration. Any additional passenger check-in requirements occur here.

3. Once through U.S. Customs, drop off your baggage and enter the U.S.A. security checkpoint to your designated departure gate.

 

You will not be required to pay the $10.00 Airport Improvement Fee.

 

 

Option 2:

Requires Canada Customs and Immigration clearance

 

1. Follow the Canada Arrivals signs to the Canada Arrivals Hall. Proceed through the Canada Customs and Immigration Preliminary Inspection Line.

2. To determine which carousel contains the baggage from your flight, check the baggage information display screens that are located on each carousel.

3. Proceed to the Secondary Inspection Line, where you will hand in your Canada Customs Declaration Form.

4. Beyond Canada Customs is the International Reception Lobby, where you can access the following services:

 

* Foreign exchange and banking services

* Air Canada and other domestic airline check-in counters

* Tourism Info Centre

* Cruise ship information counters

 

5. You may either:

 

1. Proceed through the automatic opening glass doors to the Public Meet and Greet area and follow the U.S.A. Departures signs to Departures Level of the International Terminal;

2. Take an elevator to the U.S.A. Departures check-in area on the Departures Level of the International Terminal.

 

6. Follow the U.S.A. Departures signs to the U.S.A. check-in area.

[Tian9426]

Thank you for the info. I checked the wedsite for Canadian Consulate. For Chinese national, a transit visa is needed. We will try to get one if time allows.