{"id":263567,"date":"2026-01-08T10:19:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=263567"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:34:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:34:52","slug":"canada-welcomes-antigua-and-barbuda-visa-free-travel-now-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/canada-welcomes-antigua-and-barbuda-visa-free-travel-now-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Welcomes Antigua and Barbuda: Visa-Free Travel Now Possible"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-427510626\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1205368236\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>HMSC<\/strong>&#8211; In a significant move to boost tourism and strengthen international ties,\u00a0<strong>Canada has introduced visa-free travel privileges for 13 countries<\/strong>, including several Caribbean and Latin American nations. The Canadian government has also extended access to its\u00a0<strong>Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)<\/strong>\u00a0program, which simplifies the process of short-term visitsWhich Countries Are Now Visa-Free?<\/p><div id=\"antig-3691788383\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Travellers from the following countries can now&nbsp;<strong>enter Canada without a visa<\/strong>, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/widgets.mgid.com\/?utm_source=hmsc.ca&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=widgets&amp;utm_content=1927548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mgid.com\/services\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clck.mgid.com\/ghits\/20475022\/i\/63605335\/0\/pp\/1\/1?h=TNVaAiUTEOb-5zvDdDnCdGu45HP-Ol8w3hLE8R5ilVUibpaiioABK2_Q26ACSGKcVcP_EFuKORM5jqQ6bAMagO25EWthU0oJ00vD1lFklEyOUfsANiYGIqaCogRXDFci&amp;rid=d07b6453-ecbc-11f0-ae2b-d404e6f98490&amp;ts=l.facebook.com&amp;tt=Social&amp;att=1&amp;cpm=1&amp;abd=1&amp;iv=17&amp;ct=1&amp;gdprApplies=0&amp;muid=q08SKGLAKY6a&amp;st=-240&amp;mp4=1&amp;h2=cX58hFVDmy78QAg6SMmgVTIzZs3BGOn-dx-R1RuFE7nqUd95bTSEBwmXOMB8XK7TfpfRSM2-ebs-AxxBoLUOrg**\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antigua and Barbuda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Argentina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costa Rica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morocco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philippines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Kitts and Nevis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Lucia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Vincent and the Grenadines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seychelles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thailand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trinidad and Tobago<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uruguay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This update is seen as a&nbsp;<strong>positive diplomatic step<\/strong>, particularly for Caribbean nations, five of which are included in the new visa-exempt list.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1776962369\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3979962288\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-can-benefit-from-this-policy\">Who Can Benefit from This Policy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The visa-free entry applies to\u00a0<strong>travellers flying into Canada<\/strong>\u00a0who:Have held a\u00a0<strong>Canadian visa<\/strong>\u00a0in the past 10 years,\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-1480680670\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently hold a\u00a0<strong>valid non-immigrant visa<\/strong>\u00a0for the United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new provision allows eligible individuals to stay in Canada for&nbsp;<strong>up to six months<\/strong>&nbsp;without obtaining a separate visa.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3362104358\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An\u00a0<strong>Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)<\/strong>\u00a0is a digital entry requirement for citizens of\u00a0<strong>visa-exempt countries<\/strong>\u00a0who are flying to Canada. Whether you\u2019re visiting or transiting through a Canadian airport, you must have an eTA if your country is included under the visa-free policy.Ground or sea travelers, such as those arriving by car from the U.S. or by cruise ship,&nbsp;<strong>do not require an eTA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for a Canadian eTA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying for an&nbsp;<strong>eTA is simple and can be completed online<\/strong>. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p><div id=\"antig-3319133024\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>valid passport<\/strong>\u00a0from one of the eligible countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>working email address<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>credit or debit card<\/strong>\u00a0to pay the $7 CAD fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process typically takes just a few minutes. Most applicants receive their eTA\u00a0<strong>within minutes<\/strong>, although some applications may require additional documentation and take longer.An eTA remains valid for&nbsp;<strong>five years<\/strong>, or until your passport expires\u2014<strong>whichever comes first<\/strong>. During this time, travellers can make multiple visits to Canada for short stays.<\/p><div id=\"antig-797260966\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Canada Introduced This Travel Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian government\u2019s decision to expand the visa-free list is part of a broader effort to&nbsp;<strong>streamline travel<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>support economic growth through tourism<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>strengthen global partnerships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also aligns with Canada\u2019s ongoing strategy to promote\u00a0<strong>safe and convenient travel<\/strong>, making it easier for\u00a0<strong>pre-screened, low-risk travellers<\/strong>\u00a0to enter the country.What This Means for Caribbean and Latin American Travellers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many Caribbean and Latin American nations, the visa process has long been a&nbsp;<strong>barrier to spontaneous travel<\/strong>. By joining the eTA program, countries like&nbsp;<strong>Argentina, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Lucia<\/strong>&nbsp;now enjoy the freedom to travel to Canada&nbsp;<strong>quickly and affordably<\/strong>, opening up new opportunities for family visits, business travel, and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transit Through Canada Also Requires eTA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are&nbsp;<strong>only transiting through a Canadian airport<\/strong>, you must apply for an eTA if you\u2019re from one of the included countries. This policy ensures all incoming air travellers are&nbsp;<strong>screened before boarding<\/strong>, contributing to national security while maintaining convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Considerations for Travellers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the eTA simplifies the entry process, travellers must still\u00a0<strong>meet standard Canadian entry requirements<\/strong>, such as:Having\u00a0<strong>sufficient funds<\/strong>\u00a0for the visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrating\u00a0<strong>intent to leave Canada<\/strong>\u00a0before the authorised stay ends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not posing a security or health risk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadian border officials may request documentation or ask questions to confirm the purpose of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If Your Country Is Not on the List?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your country isn\u2019t part of the new visa-free list, you\u2019ll still need to&nbsp;<strong>apply for a visitor visa<\/strong>&nbsp;through the usual process. However, Canada continues to expand its&nbsp;<strong>immigration and travel programs<\/strong>, so it\u2019s advisable to&nbsp;<strong>monitor official announcements<\/strong>&nbsp;for future updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the purpose of Canada\u2019s new visa-free travel list?<\/strong><br>The new policy aims to encourage tourism and strengthen ties with specific countries by allowing eligible travellers to enter Canada without a traditional visa, using the eTA system instead.<strong>2. How long can I stay in Canada under the eTA visa-free program?<\/strong><br>Eligible travellers can stay in Canada for up to six months per visit, as long as their eTA remains valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Who qualifies for visa-free entry to Canada under this policy?<\/strong><br>Travellers who are from one of the 13 approved countries and have either held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years or currently possess a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Do I need a visa if I\u2019m just transiting through a Canadian airport?<\/strong><br>Yes, even for airport transits, you need to obtain an eTA in advance if you\u2019re flying from one of the visa-exempt countries.<strong>5. How do I apply for an eTA to enter Canada?<\/strong><br>You can apply online through the official Canadian government website using a valid passport, an email address, and a $7 CAD payment. 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The Canadian government has also extended access to its\u00a0Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)\u00a0program, which simplifies the process of short-term visitsWhich Countries Are Now Visa-Free? 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