Canada introducing visa-free travel to 13 countries

Get ready for exciting travel opportunities as Canada introduces visa-free entry for passport holders from 13 countries! Here’s what you need to know:

Passport holders from the following countries can now travel to Canada by air without a Temporary Residence Visa:

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Costa Rica

Morocco

Panama

Philippines

St. Kitts & Nevis

St. Lucia

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Seychelles

Thailand

Trinidad & Tobago

Uruguay

To be eligible, travellers must have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or possess a valid United States non-immigrant visa.

This decision aims to streamline the pre-travel screening process, making it easier, faster, and more affordable. By diverting thousands of applications, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can enhance visa processing efficiency.

Similar successful programs were introduced in Brazil, increasing visitors by 40% and reducing caseloads in IRCC offices.

Explore the beauty of Canada without the hassle of visa applications!