Along with 11 other countries from Asia, Central America, and South America, Canada has expanded its visa-free travel rights to two more countries in Africa.
The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria, is not included in this trend.
This information was released in a statement on Tuesday by Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship.
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Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts-Nevis, Panama, Argentina, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Morocco, Seychelles, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Thailand, and the Philippines are among the nations that can now visit Canada without a visa.
The newest additions to Africa are Seychelles from East Africa and Morocco from North Africa.
The expansion of the electronic travel authorization, or eTA, program, according to Fraser, makes it easier for “known travellers” from these nations to travel to Canada for pleasure or business.
He emphasized the benefits, stating, “The expansion not only enhances convenience for travellers, it will also increase travel, tourism and economic benefits, as well as strengthen global bonds with these 13 countries.”
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The eTA scheme will result in significant cost reductions for travelers. An eTA costs only $7 per person and is valid for up to five years, compared to the existing visiting visa price of $100 per person and $500 for a family of five or more.
According to the Canadian government, this change will make it quicker, simpler, and more economical for thousands of visitors visiting Canada to stay for up to six months, whether they are doing so for business or pleasure.
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