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PASSEPORT ETRANGERS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Business and Administrative Documents
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electronic travel authorization
1, record 1, English, electronic%20travel%20authorization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- eTA 1, record 1, English, eTA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An electronic travel authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller's passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. 2, record 1, English, - electronic%20travel%20authorization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- electronic travel authorisation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autorisation de voyage électronique
1, record 1, French, autorisation%20de%20voyage%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AVE 1, record 1, French, AVE
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Une] autorisation de voyage électronique(AVE) est une exigence d’entrée visant les étrangers dispensés de l'obligation de visa qui se rendent au Canada par voie aérienne. Il s’agit d’un document lié électroniquement au passeport d’un voyageur et valide pour une période maximale de cinq ans ou jusqu'à l'expiration du passeport, selon la première éventualité. 2, record 1, French, - autorisation%20de%20voyage%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Canadian Laws and Legal Documents
- Official Documents
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alien passport 1, record 2, English, alien%20passport
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Fremdenpass was a German passport issued to certain residents of German protectorates. These individuals did not have nationality and were unable to qualify for German citizenship. In order to obtain this status, the individual needed certain skills which were valuable to the Germans. 2, record 2, English, - alien%20passport
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques non canadiens
- Documents officiels
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- passeport pour étrangers
1, record 2, French, passeport%20pour%20%C3%A9trangers
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-05-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
- Protection of Life
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- consular seal
1, record 3, English, consular%20seal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An "authentication" is the placing of the consular seal over the seal of a foreign authority whose seal and signature is on file with the American Embassy or Consulate. 1, record 3, English, - consular%20seal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cachet consulaire
1, record 3, French, cachet%20consulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les résidents permanents doivent détenir un certificat d’inscription au registre des étrangers et un passeport valide, de même que le visa ou cachet consulaire, le cas échéant. 1, record 3, French, - cachet%20consulaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cachet consulaire : terme tiré du Manuel des instructions consulaires et du Manuel des instructions de sécurité. 2, record 3, French, - cachet%20consulaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- period of validity
1, record 4, English, period%20of%20validity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- validity period 2, record 4, English, validity%20period
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
TFWs [temporary foreign workers] are advised to keep thorough records of their employment in Canada, especially documents to support periods not worked during the validity period of a work permit, such as passport entry and exit stamps, ticket and boarding passes, or proof of receipt of maternity or parental benefits. 3, record 4, English, - period%20of%20validity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- période de validité
1, record 4, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20validit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- durée de validité 2, record 4, French, dur%C3%A9e%20de%20validit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On recommande aux TET [travailleurs étrangers temporaires] de conserver minutieusement les renseignements relatifs à leur emploi au Canada, particulièrement les documents démontrant les périodes pendant lesquelles ils n’ ont pas travaillé au cours de la période de validité de leur permis de travail, comme les timbres d’entrée ou de sortie estampillés dans le passeport, les billets et les cartes d’embarquement et la preuve qu'ils reçoivent des prestations parentales ou de maternité. 3, record 4, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20validit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- período de validez
1, record 4, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20validez
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-11-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ATA Carnet
1, record 5, English, ATA%20Carnet
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- A.T.A. carnet 2, record 5, English, A%2ET%2EA%2E%20carnet
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An international, unified customs document which under a series of customs conventions, simplifies customs procedures for the temporary duty free admission of three main categories of goods traded internationally: commercial samples; goods for presentations or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions or similar events; and professional equipment. 3, record 5, English, - ATA%20Carnet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essentially the carnet is a merchandise passport that facilitates travel with goods, into foreign countries, making traveling abroad easy and hassle-free. The ATA [Admission temporaire/Temporary Admission] Carnet can be used for unlimited entries and exits from foreign countries and Canada for up to one year. 3, record 5, English, - ATA%20Carnet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Each guaranteeing association shall undertake to pay to the customs authorities of the country in which it is established the amount of the import duties and any other sums payable in the event of non-compliance with the conditions of temporary admission, or of transit, in respect of goods introduced into that country under cover of A.T.A. [Admission temporaire/Temporary Admission] carnets issued by a corresponding issuing association. It shall be liable jointly and severally with the persons from whom the sums mentioned above are due, for payments of such sums. 4, record 5, English, - ATA%20Carnet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since Canada has acceded to the Customs Convention on the A.T.A. Carnet for Temporary Admission of Goods ... a dual temporary entry procedure is now maintained by Customs and Excise. 5, record 5, English, - ATA%20Carnet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ATA Carnet: new spelling used by Revenue Canada. 6, record 5, English, - ATA%20Carnet
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Carnet ATA
1, record 5, French, Carnet%20ATA
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Carnet A.T.A. 2, record 5, French, Carnet%20A%2ET%2EA%2E
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document douanier international unifié, régi par une série de conventions douanières, qui simplifie les procédures douanières relatives à l’admission temporaire hors taxe de trois catégories principales de marchandises échangées internationalement : échantillons commerciaux; marchandises présentées ou utilisées dans le cadre de foires, de salons, d’expositions ou d’événements semblables; et matériel professionnel. 3, record 5, French, - Carnet%20ATA
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le carnet est essentiellement un passeport de marchandises qui facilite l'entrée des marchandises dans les pays étrangers. Il simplifie les voyages à l'étranger et élimine les complications. Le Carnet ATA [Admission temporaire/Temporary Admission] peut servir à un nombre illimité d’entrées et de sorties à l'étranger et au Canada pendant un an. 3, record 5, French, - Carnet%20ATA
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme le Canada a donné son adhésion à la Convention douanière sur le Carnet A.T.A. pour l’admission temporaire de marchandises [...] les Douanes et Accise ont maintenant une double procédure de déclaration temporaire. 4, record 5, French, - Carnet%20ATA
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Carnet ATA : nouvelle graphie utilisée par Revenu Canada. 5, record 5, French, - Carnet%20ATA
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
- Comercio exterior
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuaderno ATA
1, record 5, Spanish, cuaderno%20ATA
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Documento de admisión temporal de mercancías válido en los países miembros de la Cadena ATA [Admission temporaire/Temporary Admission] que sustituye a los documentos nacionales de exportación e importación temporal. 2, record 5, Spanish, - cuaderno%20ATA
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se podrá optar por utilizar un Cuaderno ATA [Admission temporaire/Temporary Admission] en lugar del pedimento de importación temporal [...] para la importación temporal de las siguientes mercancías: hasta por un año, las destinadas a convenciones y congresos internacionales, en los términos de [...] la Ley y del Convenio ATA relativo a las facilidades concedidas a la importación temporal de mercancías destinados a ser presentadas o utilizadas en una exposición, feria, congreso o manifestación similar; hasta por 6 meses, las muestras, en los términos de [...] la Ley y del Convenio Internacional para Facilitar la importación de Muestras Comerciales y Material de Publicidad [...] 3, record 5, Spanish, - cuaderno%20ATA
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