Posted on June 12 2020
Canada is keeping the processing of electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) and temporary resident visas (TRVs) suspended except for specified exempted persons. The exempted persons are:
These ministerial instructions were issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
IRCC has specified the exempt travelers as including:
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will determine whether the purpose of travel is essential or not. The foreign family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents could arrive in Canada if their trip is confirmed to fall under the ‘essential’ category.
The definition of immediate family members includes:
The immediate family members can enter Canada from any nation in the world provided they:
The Ministerial Instructions have confirmed that eTAs and TRVs will be processed only for those currently exempt from COVID-19 travel restrictions.
The latest Ministerial Instructions are valid only till June 30, 2020. On this day Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions are going to expire. Any further updates will be available before June 30.
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