Canada is extending visa-free travel to 13 new countries – but there’s a catch

Canada’s government says it wants to make travelling to the country easier, faster and cheaper.

Canada is extending visa-free travel to a host of new countries.

An additional 13 nations can now visit the country using the electronic travel authorisation (eTA) programme instead of a visitor visa.

Available via a simple online application, the eTA slashes waiting times from weeks to minutes and costs 10 times less.

Here’s who can apply.

What is Canada’s electronic travel authorisation?

Canada’s eTA can be applied for online and costs just $7 CAD (€5). It can be used by certain passport holders when entering Canada for business or tourist stays of up to six months.

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