New entry requirement for visa

Visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens, and travelers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for aneTA.

Note: Until September 29, 2016, travelers who do not have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate travel documents, such as a valid passport. During this leniency period, border services officers can let travelers arriving without an eTA into the country, as long as they meet the other requirements to enter Canada. Find answers to your questions about the leniency period.

Namu Ponn

Namu Ponnambalam himself is an immigrant from Sri Lanka and has been in Canada for the last 25 years. Namu is a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant licensed by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). For over two decades, Namu has also worked under several different Immigration Lawyers in Ontario. His vast experience and education can help new immigrants with the Canadian Immigration process.

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