Government Of Canada announces Visa-Free travel to 13 countries. Canada is a destination of choice for people looking to visit, do business or reunite with family and friends. That’s why they are committed to improving their immigration programs and services by making them more efficient and equitable for people around the world.
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Honourable Sean Fraser, announced the addition of 13 countries to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program.
Travellers from these countries who have either held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who currently hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa can now apply for an eTA, instead of a visa when travelling to Canada by air.
Eligible travellers from 13 more countries that qualified for visa-free travel to Canada
Effective date of news release, June 6, 2023, eligible travellers from these countries can benefit from the program:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Costa Rica
- Morocco (Country in North Africa)
- Panama
- Philippines
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles (Country in East Africa)
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
This exciting development means that more individuals from around the world can now embark on unforgettable adventures, explore our diverse landscapes, reunite with family and friends, and immerse themselves in our vibrant culture without the hurdle of visa requirements.
This expansion not only enhances convenience for travellers, it will also increase travel, tourism and economic benefits, as well as strengthen global bonds with these 13 countries.”…………According to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Honourable Sean Fraser.
Introducing visa-free air travel will make it faster, easier, and more affordable for thousands of travellers to visit Canada for up to six months for either business or leisure. It will also help grow Canada’s economy by facilitating more travel, tourism and international business, and by strengthening Canada’s relationships with these countries while keeping Canadians safe.
This decision will also divert thousands of applications from Canada’s visa caseload, allowing us to process visa applications more efficiently, which will benefit all visa applicants.
Individuals who already have a valid visa can continue to use it to travel to Canada. Those who are not eligible for an eTA, or who are travelling to Canada by means other than air (for example, by car, bus, train and boat—including by cruise ship), will still need a visitor visa.
Travellers can visit Canada.ca/eTA to find out whether they’re eligible for an eTA and how to apply for one.
Source: Canada Immigration
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