Visa-Free Travel to Canada Now Available for 13 More Countries<\/p>\n
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/p>\n Canada continues to be a preferred destination for visitors, business travelers, and those visiting family. To enhance the experience, Canada is streamlining its immigration processes. As part of this initiative, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the inclusion of 13 new countries in the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)<\/a> program. Eligible travelers from these countries can now opt for an eTA instead of a visa when flying to Canada.<\/p>\n This visa-free air travel initiative simplifies and speeds up the process, making travel to Canada cheaper and more accessible. It is expected to boost tourism and business by fostering stronger ties with these nations while ensuring the safety of Canadians.<\/p>\n The initiative will significantly reduce the number of visa applications, allowing for quicker processing times for all applicants. Travelers already holding a valid visa can still use it for entry. However, those not eligible for an eTA or traveling by land or sea will require a visitor visa<\/a>. For more details on eTA eligibility and applications, visit Canada.ca\/eTA<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis exciting development allows more individuals to explore Canada without the hurdle of visa requirements, enhancing convenience and economic benefits while strengthening global bonds with these 13 countries.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cExpanding the eTA program to countries like the Philippines is part of our Indo-Pacific Strategy, making travel to Canada easier and faster for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cThe expansion of the eTA will help our tourism industry soar, showcasing Canada\u2019s landscapes and culture while boosting local economies.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n Bahoz Dara Aziz, Press Secretary, Minister\u2019s Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/p>\n Email: Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n Media Relations, Communications Branch, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/p>\n Phone: 613-952-1650<\/p>\n Email: media@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n An eTA is a digital document that most visa-exempt travelers need to fly to Canada.<\/p>\n Applications are completed online using a valid passport, credit card, and email.<\/p>\n Most eTA applications are approved within minutes.<\/p>\n The eTA application fee is CAN$7.<\/p>\n For comprehensive insights on immigration, read our immigration guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Canada is a destination of choice for people looking to visit, do business or reunite with family and friends. That\u2019s why we are committed to improving our immigration programs and services by making them more efficient and equitable for people around the world. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7674,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}New Developments in Canadian Visa Policy<\/h2>\n
Countries Benefiting from the New Policy<\/h3>\n
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Enhanced Efficiency in Visa Processing<\/h2>\n
Statements from Canadian Officials<\/h3>\n
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Key Facts About the eTA Program<\/h3>\n
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Further Information<\/h3>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n
What is an eTA?<\/h3>\n
How do I apply for an eTA?<\/h3>\n
How long does it take for an eTA to be approved?<\/h3>\n
Is there a fee for the eTA?<\/h3>\n