November 11, 2016 – As of yesterday, the use of Electronic
Travel Authorizations (eTA) has been enforced. The new eTA program
requires travellers to Canada by air to complete an online
questionnaire, pay a $7 fee and receive government approval prior
to departing for Canada. This measure primarily affects travellers
to Canada who are citizens of visa-exempt countries or who hold a
US Green Card. US citizens are exempt from the eTA
requirements.
Permanent residents of Canada and Canadian citizens who are dual
citizens are not permitted to apply for an eTA and must present
their valid Canadian passport or Canadian Permanent Residence Card
in order to travel to Canada by air. American-Canadian dual
citizens who hold a valid US passport are exempt from this
requirement. If you have difficulty acquiring an eTA, or your
permanent resident card has expired, we encourage you to contact us
to see how your travel issues can be resolved.
