[thegh0sts]

I have applied for and received my WHP for Canada and I am looking to leave Australia for Toronto in March 2014. I am concerned about the airfare requirements: do I need to have a return airfare or can I get away with a one-way ticket?

I have been trying to find a link that confirms this but my google-fu skills aren't so good.

 

[Auld Yin]

A one-way ticket will suffice.

 

[thegh0sts]

Is that what you did and you got through ok? i've been told it may vary depending on the immigration officer that you get at arrival.

 

[Auld Yin]

If you have the WHV documentation it permits you to work and live anywhere in Canada. How does the IO know how you plan to return to OZ? For all he/she knows you may be planning to go back via Europe or the USA.

 

[Liam(at)Large]

Australian WHV are 2 years and its not possible to book a flight 2 years in advance. You do need to show proof of funds to book a return flight.

 

[thegh0sts]

OK, I got this response from the immigration section of the Canadian Consulate in Sydney:

One-way ticket is allowed if you are flying direct to Canada but you should have evidence of funds to show that you could pay for a ticket to leave Canada at the end of your stay. If you are transiting the U.S. or another country, you might be required a return ticket; please check with your airline or travel agent if the airline requires a return ticket to allow you to board the plane.

The English of whoever wrote this isn't great so I sent them a reply to clarify. My current plan is to fly from Sydney to Hong Kong to collect my HKID and then fly onto Canada...so would that mean I would need a return ticket?

Australian WHV are 2 years and its not possible to book a flight 2 years in advance. You do need to show proof of funds to book a return flight.

At the time I enter into Canada?

 

[Inphered]

Or proof of enough funds to be able to book onwards/return tickets

 

[thegh0sts]

So I show a statement at the time of entry into Canada?

 

[Liam(at)Large]

So I show a statement at the time of entry into Canada?

Yes, if requested you need to be able to show that proof.

 

[thegh0sts]

Yes, if requested you need to be able to show that proof.

OK, what's a good amount - i was looking at $7500 CAD to cover the first few months.