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Can I apply for a Canadian visa while travelling on an eTA?

Updated: Nov 20, 2024 | Tags:: Canada eTA, Canada Visa

Travelling to Canada using an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a convenient option for citizens of visa-exempt countries. However, situations may arise where an individual travelling on an eTA might consider applying for a Canadian visa, perhaps to extend their stay for work, study, or other purposes. This article explores the possibility and process of applying for…

Glossary of terms related to the Canada eTA

Updated: Oct 11, 2023 | Tags:: Canada Electronic Travel Authorization, Canada Visa

Understanding Canada eTA and Canadian visa processes can be complex, especially for first-time travelers. Knowing the terminology is a crucial first step to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey. This glossary offers a comprehensive breakdown of the most common terms, providing clear definitions and insights into their relevance to Canada's immigration procedures. From the Electronic…

Does Canada offer Golden Visas?

Updated: Sep 13, 2023 | Tags:: Canada Immigration, Canada Visa

When discussing investor immigration programs, the term 'Golden Visa' is often brought up, referring to residency or citizenship granted through significant financial investment. However, Canada does not technically have a 'Golden Visa' program akin to those in countries like Portugal or Cyprus. Instead, it offers a collection of business and investor immigration programs which can provide a pathway…

Strike negotiations promise restored service

Updated: May 05, 2023 | Tags:: Canada Immigration, Canada Visa Processing

The end of a strike which has taken many government workers out of the office for nearly two weeks holds out hope for an end to delays of many immigration services. As of May 1st, members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) will be returning to work, ending an industrial action that saw over 150,000 of the union's members go on the picket line. Services affected PSAC,…

CUAET provides faster immigration services for Ukrainians

Updated: Mar 21, 2023 | Tags:: CUAET, Canada Visa, Canada Immigration

As the world marks the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many Ukrainians remain displaced from their homes by the fighting. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, over 8 million Ukrainians have left the country to seek refuge in Europe alone. Additionally, millions of Ukrainians have been internally displaced within…

Canada welcomes over 300,000 new arrivals so far in 2022

Updated: Sep 27, 2022 | Tags:: Canada Immigration, Canada Visa

Over 300,000 people have become permanent residents of Canada in 2022 so far, according to statistics released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This figure puts Canada within reach of its announced target of over 431,000 permanent residents by the end of the year. If Canada is able to reach or even exceed this immigration target in 2022, it will be the highest number of new…

Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated travellers

Updated: May 28, 2022 | Tags:: Canada eTA, Canada Visa, COVID-19

 With new travel rules for passengers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, visiting Canada is easier than it's been at any point since the start of the pandemic. There are still rules to follow, though, so if you're planning on travelling to Canada, make sure that you've done everything you need to. You'll need to be able to show Canadian authorities that you have been vaccinated and tested,…

Canadian immigration system adapts regulations to Covid-19 pressures

Updated: Apr 01, 2021 | Tags:: Canada Immigration, Canada Entry Requirements, Canada Visa

The ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic has had several significant effects on Canada's immigration system. Most notably, pandemic travel restrictions have made it more difficult for potential new permanent residents to travel to Canada. This decline in new arrivals, together with the death toll of the coronavirus, has caused Canada's population growth rate to plunge to levels not seen in over a century. However,…

Top cities to visit in Canada

Updated: Jan 09, 2024 | Tags:: Canada Tourism, Canada Visa, Canada eTA

Whether you’re looking for a vibrant, cosmopolitan city or a quiet, picturesque location, Canada has it all. With the second biggest landmass in the world, and the 38th largest population (36.5 million – just over half that of the UK), it could be described as pretty sparse. The vast majority of people live along the southern border with the United States in the provinces…

How to extend your stay in Canada

Updated: Jan 08, 2024 | Tags:: Visitor Record, Canada eTA, Canada Visa

When you arrive in Canada as a visitor for the first time, you will need to show one of the following documents before you are allowed to enter: a valid travel document or passport and a visitor visa or temporary resident visa, or an eTA (electronic travel authorization). Should you wish to remain in Canada as a visitor longer than initially authorized,…