List of Newly Added Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Entry to Canada under the eTA Program

1. Andorra
2. Antigua and Barbuda
3. Australia
4. Austria
5. Bahamas
6. Barbados
7. Belgium
8. Brunei Darussalam
9. Bulgaria
10. Chile
11. Croatia
12. Cyprus
13. Czech Republic
14. Denmark
15. Estonia
16. Finland
17. France
18. Germany
19. Greece
20. Hong Kong (SAR passport holders)
21. Hungary
22. Iceland
23. Ireland
24. Israel (national passport holders)
25. Italy
26. Japan
27. Republic of Korea
28. Latvia
29. Liechtenstein
30. Lithuania
31. Luxembourg
32. Malta
33. Mexico
34. Monaco
35. Netherlands
36. New Zealand
37. Norway
38. Papua New Guinea
39. Poland
40. Portugal
41. Romania (electronic passport holders only)
42. Samoa
43. San Marino
44. Singapore
45. Slovakia
46. Slovenia
47. Solomon Islands
48. Spain
49. Sweden
50. Switzerland
51. Taiwan (ordinary passport holders with personal identification numbers)
52. United Arab Emirates
53. United Kingdom
54. Vatican City State (passport holders)

This expansion aims to streamline the entry process and encourage tourism, business travel, and strengthen international relations​ (Canada.ca)​​ (Canada.ca)​​ (BLG)​​ (Canada.ca)​. For a full list and more details on eligibility, you can visit the official Government of Canada eTA page

Canada Extends Visa-Free Travel to Morocco and Seychelles

Canada said more people can visit without a visa now. 13 new countries can come easily, including some from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The goal is to help more people visit and grow the economy

Canada now lets people from Morocco and Seychelles visit without a visa. But Nigeria, an important African country, is still not on the list. Some people find this surprising.

The countries that are now part of Canada’s visa-free entry by Air program include:

1. Morocco (Africa)
2. Seychelles (Africa)
3. Antigua and Barbuda (America)
4. St Lucia (America)
5. Trinidad and Tobago (America)
6. St Kitts-Nevis (America)
7. Panama (America)
8. Argentina (America)
9. Costa Rica (America)
10. Uruguay (America)
11. St. Vincent and the Grenadines (America)
12. Thailand (Asia)
13. Philippines (Asia)

Canada’s Growing Global Connections

Canada wants stronger connections with Africa. They’re including Morocco and Seychelles in their travel plans. Sean Fraser, the Immigration Minister, talks about expanding the eTA program. This makes it easier for people from these countries to visit Canada for fun or work.

Fraser said people from these countries will have easier and cheaper trips. He talked about how having more countries on the visa-free list helps with travel, tourism, and business. It also strengthens ties with these 13 nations around the world.

“The visa exemptions for these ‘known travelers’ from these countries can lead to them saving a lot of money,” Fraser explained.

Currently, a visitor visa costs only $100 per person and $500 for a family of five or more. In comparison, an eTA costs just $7 per person and is good for up to five years.

Canada’s Express Entry Visa for Certain Jobs

• Canada released a list of jobs that will be prioritized for the Express Entry visa.
• The aim is to match job market needs and fill vacancies in these professions.
• Skilled foreign workers in these priority job areas stand a better chance of getting a visa through the Express Entry system.

Canada’s eTA Program Expands to More Countries

Canada has made it easier for people from 13 more countries to travel there without a visa.

Key Points Covered

1. Understanding the eTA

• The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a digital travel document.
• Most travelers who don’t need a visa for Canada must have it to fly there.
• The eTA application helps Canadian officials check travelers before they come.
• Applying costs CAN$7, and most people are approved fast.
• To apply, you need a passport, credit card, email, and internet access.

2. The Growth of the eTA Program

• Canada started expanding the eTA program in April 2017.
• It allowed travelers from Brazil, Bulgaria, and Romania who met certain conditions to apply.
• Later, visa requirements were removed for all Bulgarians and Romanians.
• Eligible Brazilians can still visit Canada without a visa.
• Now, the eTA program has grown to include 13 additional countries

3. Impact on Tourism

• Canada predicts 200,000 extra visitors from these 13 countries in one year.
• This means a 20% rise in tourism from these places.
• Over ten years, these additional visitors might generate nearly $160 million more in revenue.