The latest news about the eTA Canada.
Visitors to Canada may no longer apply for a work visa
Canada suspended a temporary measure which allowed holders of an eTA or a visitor visa to apply for a work visa while staying in Canada...
ArriveCAN | digital immigration form for Canada
The ArriveCAN app has changed from a health certificate to a digital immigration form. The app continues to offer benefits to travellers today...
Canada issues fewer student visas
The Canadian government announced in January to limit the amount of student visas. Half a year later, the first effects have become clear...
Quebec introduces cap for family visas
In June 2024, the province of Quebec installed a cap on the number of persons who are allowed to move to the province on a family visa. ...
Study permit Canada: new cap of working hours
The Canadian government has changed the rules to work with a study permit. As of September, students will be able to work 24 hours a week. ...
Canada issues fewer Start-up Visa
Entrepreneurs can use the start-up visa to found a company in Canada. However, the Canadian government has now limited the number of new applications...
eTA requirements tightened for Mexicans
Mexicans must meet additional conditions to use the eTA Canada. For European travellers, the rules remain unchanged...
Permanent visa for Canada via provincial programmes
Almost all provinces in Canada offer the option of applying for a permanent visa. This visa is meant for qualified workers...
Canada considers making visa mandatory for Mexicans
Canada is considering reintroducing visa requirements for Mexican nationals as a measure to reduce the number of asylum applications...
Canada limits the amount of student visas issued
Due to the enormous influx of international students, the Canadian government has decided to grant fewer new student visas...
Canada tightens student visa requirements
Canada has been rejecting several student visa applications lately. Visa requirements will be tightened in 2024. ...
Immigrating to Canada as a worker
Qualified workers wishing to immigrate to Canada may do so through one of the immigration programmes within the Express Entry System. ...
Travelling to Canada as a minor? Here’s what you need
Are you going to travel alone to Canada as a minor? Besides a valid eTA Canada, you will need a passport and several other documents. ...
Travelling to Canada as an adult with children
If you’re going to Canada with (your) children, you will need other documents in addition o an eTA or visa and a valid passport. ...
Travelling to Canada? Here’s what you need
Are you planning a trip to Canada? Make sure to have all the necessary documents. Read this article to find out which ones. ...
Internships in Canada: work permit and eTA or visa
Looking for an internship in Canada? Then you will need an International Co-op (Internship) work permit or a Working Holiday work permit...
A Working Holiday: travelling and working in Canada
Do you want to travel and work in Canada? If you meet the requirements, you can do so with the Working Holiday work permit. ...
Studying in Canada is becoming increasingly popular
More and more international students prefer studying in Canada over studies in the USA. This is, in part, due to immigration law that is more flexible...
Work Visa now also for longer studies in Canada
The Canadian work visa temporarily allows its users to follow longer studies or trainings. Business trips or short studies only require an eTA...
Visa Waiver Program Canada: 13 new countries added
Thirteen new countries have been added to the Canadian Visa Waiver Program. Travellers from these countries can now also use the eTA Canada...
Applying for a work visa on a visitor visa
The Canadian government has announced that travellers who are currently residing in Canada on a visitor visa, can apply for a work permit...
Do you have to wait longer than average for your eTA?
Do not apply for your eTA for Canada at the last minute. Find out what you can do if your application is pending for longer than average...
Canada waives payment tuition fees as demand study visa
Canada’s federal court has ruled that the requirement to pay full tuition fees to apply for a student visa will be abolished...
Longer than 6 months in Canada with the visitor record
Do you want to stay in Canada for more than six months with your eTA? If so, you must apply online for a visitor record to extend the duration of your stay...
Canada accepts PTE test in application immigrant visa
In early February 2023, the IRCC announced the acceptance of the Pearson Test of English as a language test for economic immigration visa applicants...
Working in Canada with an eTA, visa, or work permit?
The eTA is suitable for a holiday, transit or business trip to Canada. However, certain activities require a business visa or work permit...
2022 is a record year for visa applications in Canada
After some struggles, the longer waiting times for Canada visas is shrinking, Read more about how Canada is dealing with record visa applications...
Canada PGP Super visa validity period extended
The maximum length of stay with the Canada PGP super visa has been extended from 2 years to 5 years. Read more about this visa extension here...
Start-up Visa: moving to Canada as an entrepreneur
Canada is an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and has opened its borders again. Take your business to Canada with a start-up visa...
ArriveCan optional, vaccination no longer required
From 30-09-2022, the vaccination requirement and other corona measures for Canada will be abolished. However, a visa or eTA Canada will remain mandatory...
A cruise in Canada and information about the eTA
During a cruise, you can discover many places in Canada. Here you can read about how you can apply online for an eTA for your planned cruise to Canada...
Requirements to travel to Canada with your eTA
As of 7 September 2021, you can travel to Canada again with the eTA Canada. Additional traveller information you take with you and submit via ArriveCAN...
Canada introduces new language test immigration visa
Canada has recently approved a new language test for anyone wishing to apply for an immigration visa to Canada...
Canada wants to reduce waiting times at airports
Due to the enormous growth in tourist traffic after the pandemic, airports are overcrowded. Canada is working hard to eliminate these delays...
The emergence of Visa Waiver Programs
This article compares different Visa Waiver Programs, such as the European ETIAS and eTA Canada, and explains why an eTA is necessary to travel...
Relaxations for application procedure Super Visa
Proposed bill in Canadian Parliament to relax conditions of Super Visa allowing (grand)parents of Canadians to stay in Canada longer.....
Canada visa processing time keeps increasing
Canada’s immigration department is struggling with a large influx of immigrants, which has greatly lengthened the processing time of student visas.....
Canadian parliament wants visa-free travel for Ukraine
Because of the war in Ukraine, the Canadian parliament advises making it possible for Ukrainians to travel to Canada without a Visa...
From 1 April Covid-19 tests no longer needed for Canada
From 1 April 2022, a Covid-19 test for departure to Canada is no longer required. The eTA Canada and proof of vaccination will remain mandatory...
Error in eTA Canada form: do you need to reapply?
Did you make a mistake in the eTA Canada form? This does not mean that your application is invalid and you must submit a new application...
Canada struggles with backlog of visa applications
There is a large backlog of visa applications being processed by the Canadian Immigration Service. The eTA system is still working as usual...
Study Permit required to study in Canada
Before the coronavirus crisis, students could only study in Canada with an eTA; now a Study Permit is also required. Read here how it works...
Download the ArriveCAN app for a trip to Canada
Canada has reopened their borders again. After you apply for your eTA Canada, you must also remember to download the ArriveCan app before you depart...
Canada opens borders for tourist on 7 September
Starting 7 September, fully vaccinated travellers are again welcome in Canada. They still need to have a valid eTA or Canada visa...
Business trip to Canada: information and tips
If you are flying to Canada for a business trip, you likely do not need a work visa. Often, the online available eTA Canada suffices...
Travelling to Canada prepared: what to keep in mind?
Read about the preparations to take for a trip to Canada, which include applying for an eTA Canada or visa...
Exemptions to Canada’s coronavirus travel ban
The Canadian government has exemptions to the travel ban for certain groups of travellers. Read here if you can travel to Canada...
Exchange in North America – remember the ESTA, eTA or visa
Canada and the USA are popular destinations for students wanting to go abroad. Arrange the eTA or visa on time and go on your trip well-prepared...
Customs in Canada – eTA and import rules
Keep the customs rules of Canada in mind. Certain products cannot be imported. In addition, it is mandatory to apply for an eTA Canada...
Limitations at Canadian-American border soon to be loosened
President Trump has recently announced that there is a possibility that the current limitation at the Canadian-American border might be loosened soon...
Canada: ’25 percent more tourism in 2025’
Canada aims to welcome 25 percent more tourists in 2025 . More international travellers need to be drawn to the major cities...
Travelling to Canada without a credit card
Not everyone has a credit card. These days, applying for an eTA can also be done with PayPal...
More tourists than ever to Canada
In 2018 Canada welcomed over 21 million travellers. This is the highest number of tourists the country has ever had...
Travelling to Canada? Going through customs
Travellers headed to Canada will have to deal with extra rules. You will need an eTA and possibly other documents...
Canada used a DNA database: do I need to hand over DNA?
If you are travelling to Canada on an eTA or Canada visa, you will most likely need to hand over DNA. Read more about this here...
Going to Canada on an eTA? Fingerprints not mandatory.
Are you going on a trip to Canada soon? If you apply for an eTA Canada, you won’t need to provide fingerprints or other biometric data ...
Going to Canada? eTA is mandatory without a visa
Many tourists forget that when they travel to Canada without a visa, they need to be able to present an eTA Canada before getting on their flight...
Large groups of travellers forget to apply for eTA Canada
Large groups of travellers keep forgetting to apply for an eTA Canada. Without this authorisation, you cannot enter Canada...
Strict rules for travellers with eTA and ESTA
Travellers that want to apply for a digital visa for the USA or Canada have to deal with strict rules. Check here what they are and who they apply to...
Lived in Canada in the past? Watch out with eTA!
Did you live in Canada in the past? Then you likely still have the status of ‘permanent resident’. This impacts your eTA application...
Providing additional information eTA Canada
It might occur that you need to provide additional information for the eTA Canada. Read here how you can do this...
New eTA requirements lead to problems
Problems with the eTA Canada, since the implementation on 29 September 2016. New eTA requirements lead to problems...
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