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Permanent residents outside Canada
If you are a permanent resident outside Canada and you are planning on returning to Canada:
On a commercial carrier (plane, boat, train or bus):
Awesome. Follow-up question: Will a copy of COPR suffice or does the original have to be carried. I have the original but would like to use only a photocopy if possible, to keep the original safe
Awesome. Follow-up question: Will a copy of COPR suffice or does the original have to be carried. I have the original but would like to use only a photocopy if possible, to keep the original safe
Thank you for all the information! I was successfully able to enter with only a copy of the COPR and passport. What's more, the border officer didn't really even see the COPR copy, just swiped passport like you said!
Thank you for all the information! I was successfully able to enter with only a copy of the COPR and passport. What's more, the border officer didn't really even see the COPR copy, just swiped passport like you said!
Yes, I flew to Seattle and drove to Canada in a rental car. (Note: I returned to Seattle and am back home in California - hence a rental car to/from Seattle. Rental car companies will not provide one-way rentals to Canada from US or vice versa. I had gone just to apply for SIN. Will move later this year, hopefully.)
Yes, I flew to Seattle and drove to Canada in a rental car. (Note: I returned to Seattle and am back home in California - hence a rental car to/from Seattle. Rental car companies will not provide one-way rentals to Canada from US or vice versa. I had gone just to apply for SIN. Will move later this year, hopefully.)
One last question. I am planning on having my PR card sent to US via Fedex. What would you suggest?
I am sure you would have thought of this option, that is why asking your opinion.
One last question. I am planning on having my PR card sent to US via Fedex. What would you suggest?
I am sure you would have thought of this option, that is why asking your opinion.
That should be fine. My card will arrive at a friend's place and they will FedEx it to me in the US. Though, I'm also wondering to collect it from them in person as we can drive to Canada using COPR/Passport. So, in two minds
Yes, I flew to Seattle and drove to Canada in a rental car. (Note: I returned to Seattle and am back home in California - hence a rental car to/from Seattle. Rental car companies will not provide one-way rentals to Canada from US or vice versa. I had gone just to apply for SIN. Will move later this year, hopefully.)
Rental car companies do provide one-way cross-border rentals. I have one booked for the end of October in fact. It just costs a lot more.
You have to go with the bigger rental companies, and book to main locations in the border regions. Mine is booked from Buffalo Airport to Toronto Pearson.
Because people do this, chances are you'll get a Canadian-plated car when driving north to drive back into Canada, and a US-plated car going south.
Rental car companies do provide one-way cross-border rentals. I have one booked for the end of October in fact. It just costs a lot more.
You have to go with the bigger rental companies, and book to main locations in the border regions. Mine is booked from Buffalo Airport to Toronto Pearson.
Because people do this, chances are you'll get a Canadian-plated car when driving north to drive back into Canada, and a US-plated car going south.
Nice. Thanks for the recommendation. I was able to check with Avis. Daily is $40 from BUF to YYZ, but they charge 27c/mile. So, it may come to a similar total cost.
Nice. Thanks for the recommendation. I was able to check with Avis. Daily is $40 from BUF to YYZ, but they charge 27c/mile. So, it may come to a similar total cost.
I’m a US Citizen needing to travel to the States next weekend. There’s no way I’ll get my PR card in time and I’m flying to Georgia, which is no where near Los Angeles or NYC to get a PRTD. I called the CBSA twice now about being able to re enter Canada with just my passport and CoPR. The 1st time the lady was very reassuring and said I’d be just fine with no trouble. The 2nd time I called this other woman wasn’t very reassuring, saying my saving grace is that I’m a US Citizen but that I’ll be questioned and possibly delayed when I fly back to Canada. I’m really worried because I’m getting mixed messages from different people and the flight’s already booked and I’m not sure what to do. Anyone had any experiences or know of anyone who is doing what I’m doing??? I’m panicking right now.