Category: Visitor Visa

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated guidance detailing how foreign digital nomads can legally reside and work remotely from Canada. According to the IRCC’s January 30 policy release, digital nomads — defined as individuals capable of performing their job remotely from anywhere in […]

Maple News reports that Canada has been ranked as the safest country for international travel in 2024, according to a recently released study by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP). The annual report evaluates global travel safety using a comprehensive scoring system that combines survey data, expert insights, and global indices. […]

Maple News reports that while both the Canadian Visitor Visa and Super Visa allow foreign nationals to visit Canada temporarily, they serve very different purposes and offer distinct advantages depending on your situation. The Visitor Visa, officially known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), permits most travelers to stay in […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will soon begin prioritizing the processing of certain visitor visa applications. This new measure is part of a broader strategic plan titled “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future,” which outlines the federal government’s vision for a modernized and responsive immigration […]

Maple News reports that many applicants for a Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) face refusals due to a lack of convincing evidence that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit. This issue commonly affects international students, temporary workers, and short-term visitors aiming to enter Canada for study, […]

Maple News reports that Canada is embracing the global remote work trend by inviting digital nomads to live and work in the country for up to six months without needing a special work permit. This development is part of Canada’s broader Tech Talent Strategy launched in June, designed to attract […]

Maple News reports that the Canada-U.S. land border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least October 21, 2020, as part of continued efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The announcement marks the sixth extension of the closure since it was first implemented in March 2020. Public Safety […]

Maple News reports that Canada has extended its international travel restrictions until October 31, 2020, in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases both within the country and globally. The renewed measures were formalized through an Order in Council issued by the Government of Canada and will remain in […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue to process all Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) applications online into the new year. In line with Canada’s efforts to modernize and streamline visa services during the COVID-19 era, the extension also introduces new […]

Maple News reports that the Canada–United States land border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month, following the latest announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a social media update, Trudeau confirmed that the current border restrictions, first implemented in March 2020 in response to the […]

Maple News reports that starting November 21, 2020, all travelers entering Canada must use the ArriveCAN app to digitally submit required COVID-19-related information. This move is part of Canada’s ongoing effort to protect public health and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Originally introduced in April 2020, the ArriveCAN app […]

Maple News reports that Canada will maintain its current restrictions on non-essential travel from the United States until at least December 21, 2020. The federal government confirmed the extension of the U.S.-Canada land border closure through a new Order in Council. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and […]

Maple News reports that Canada is extending its ban on non-essential international travel until at least January 21, 2021, as the country continues its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The decision, announced by Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, aligns Canada’s non-U.S. travel restrictions with the anticipated extension of […]

Maple News reports that Canada will extend its closure of the U.S. land border to non-essential travel until at least January 21, marking the ninth consecutive extension of the restrictions that first came into effect on March 21, 2020. The extension aligns the U.S. border restrictions with Canada’s broader international […]

Maple News reports that travelers arriving in Canada are required to quarantine for 14 days upon entry, regardless of their citizenship status. However, recent clarification from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirms that international visitors may leave Canada before completing their full quarantine period—so long as they remain […]

Maple News reports that starting January 7, 2021, Canada will require all incoming travellers to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before their scheduled departure. This new measure comes in response to growing concerns over rising COVID-19 cases across the country, as well as pressure from […]