Canada has recently updated its list of visa-exempt countries, adding 13 new countries to the list. This means that citizens of these countries can now travel to Canada without a visa for up to six months.
The new countries are:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Costa Rica
- Morocco
- Panama
- Philippines
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
To travel to Canada without a visa, citizens of these countries must meet the following requirements:
- Have a valid passport
- Be in good health
- Have no criminal record
- Have a return ticket to their home country
Citizens of these countries can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online. The eTA is a $7 fee and is valid for five years.
The updated list of visa-exempt countries is a positive development for tourism in Canada. It will make it easier for people from these countries to travel to Canada and experience all that the country has to offer.