List of Countries Part of Canada’s Visa-Free Entry by eTA program

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As of now, Canada’s Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) program includes citizens from the following countries, allowing them to travel to Canada by air without a visa:

  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

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