{"id":175238,"date":"2023-06-07T13:18:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T17:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=175238"},"modified":"2023-06-07T14:18:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T18:18:11","slug":"eligible-citizens-from-antigua-and-barbuda-now-qualify-for-visa-free-travel-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/eligible-citizens-from-antigua-and-barbuda-now-qualify-for-visa-free-travel-to-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligible citizens from Antigua and Barbuda now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eligible citizens from Antigua and Barbuda now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada<\/strong><\/p>

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Tuesday, June 6, 2023)<\/strong> \u2014 As a CARICOM (Caribbean Community) and fellow Commonwealth member, Antigua and Barbuda is an important partner for Canada.<\/p>\n

Both countries share strong cultural and people-to-people ties, and Canada recognizes the importance of expanding and simplifying travel between our countries.<\/p>

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Canada is pleased to announce the addition of Antigua and Barbuda to the electronic<\/a> travel authorization (eTA) <\/a>program.<\/p>

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Citizens from Antigua and Barbuda who have either held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who currently hold a valid United States non-<\/a>immigrant visa <\/a>can now apply for an eTA, instead of a visa, when travelling to Canada by air.<\/p>\n

Introducing visa-free air travel will make it faster, easier and more affordable for thousands of travellers from Antigua and Barbuda to visit Canada for up to six (6) months for either business or leisure.<\/p>

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It will also help facilitate more travel, tourism and international business between our countries, and help strengthen people-to-people and cultural ties.<\/p>\n

This decision complements our existing mobility measures for Antigua and Barbuda, like the Student Direct Stream, which offers expedited study permit processing to those who are applying to study in Canada.<\/p>

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Individuals who already have a valid visa can continue to use it to travel to Canada. Those<\/p>

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who are not eligible for an eTA, or who are travelling to Canada by means other than air<\/p>\n

(for example, by car, bus, train and boat\u2014including by cruise ship), will still need a visitor<\/a><\/p>\n

visa. <\/a>Travellers<\/u> can visit Canada.ca\/etA <\/a>to find out if they are eligible for an eTA and how<\/p>\n

to apply for one.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis exciting development means that more individuals from Antigua and Barbuda can now embark on unforgettable adventures, explore our diverse landscapes, reunite with family and friends, and immerse themselves in our vibrant culture without the hurdle of visa requirements. This expansion not only enhances convenience for travellers; it will also increase travel, tourism and economic benefits, as well as strengthen our bond with Antigua and Barbuda.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada is a destination of choice for so many around the world. We\u2019re making it easier for more people to visit Canada, whether they\u2019re coming to do business, sightsee, or reunite with family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 The Honourable M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n

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