Do Us Permanent Residents On Cruise To Canada?

As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the United States are exempt from the eTA requirement and must present documents for all methods of travel to Canada. These documents include a valid passport from their country of nationality (or equivalent acceptable travel document) and a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of citizenship). However, there are exceptions, such as permanent residents needing their home country passport if their cruises stop in Canada, Colombia, Bermuda, or Greenland.

For cruises visiting Canada, guests are required to carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of travel from their country of citizenship and a valid Permanent Canadian permanent resident. Canadian permanent residents do not need an eTA or visitor visa, but must travel with a valid permanent resident.

As of August 9, 2021, U.S. citizens and permanent residents who currently reside in the United States and qualify as fully vaccinated travelers will be able to enter Canada from Permanent residents. Travelling with children requires a passport and border services officer.

To enter Canada, lawful permanent residents must follow the same three steps:

1. Valid status in the U.S.

2. Official proof of status (or equivalent status)

3. Passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of travel from their country of citizenship.

Canadian regulations allow US citizens on closed-loop cruises to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Drivers’ License. Guests aged 15 and under are not required to have a photo ID, just the birth certificate.

For legal U.S. residents (non-citizens), a valid passport from their country of citizenship and a valid alien resident card are required.