Category: Visitor Visa

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 […]

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced sweeping new travel restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 and its highly contagious variants. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, follows increasing calls from provincial leaders to tighten border controls and discourage non-essential travel. Effective January 31, Canada’s major […]

Maple News reports that an American citizen has been sentenced for attempting to enter Canada using falsified documents during the COVID-19 border restrictions. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, pleaded guilty to immigration misrepresentation in a Brockville, Ontario court on December 8. The man had arrived at the Lansdowne border […]

Maple News reports that Canada is extending its international travel restrictions in response to continued concerns over COVID-19 and the emergence of new variants. Travelers from the United States will see border measures extended until March 21, while restrictions for all other international visitors will remain in effect until at […]

Maple News reports that as Canada navigates a troubling third wave of COVID-19, federal officials are signaling that it’s not yet time to consider resuming international travel. Although current pandemic-related travel restrictions are scheduled to expire on April 21, an extension of at least 30 days is now increasingly likely. […]

Maple News reports that Canada has once again extended its international and U.S. travel restrictions, with the latest measures set to remain in effect until May 21, 2021. This announcement comes as the country grapples with a rising number of COVID-19 infections and the spread of concerning variants. Canada’s Public […]

Maple News reports that Canada has announced a new set of travel restrictions in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases linked to emerging variants. Effective April 22, 2021, at 11:30 p.m. EST, all commercial and passenger flights from India and Pakistan are suspended for 30 days. The move […]

As vaccination rates across Canada continue to rise, government officials are turning their attention to the future of international travel and how to safely reopen borders. Maple News reports that discussions are underway to implement a system that would allow vaccinated Canadians to prove their immunization status when traveling abroad. […]

Maple News reports that foreign nationals currently visiting Canada on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) can apply for an extension to legally remain in the country beyond the typical six-month limit. Visitors to Canada are generally allowed to stay for up to six months from their date of entry. After […]