{UAH} Immigration Alert: New rules for Canada entry via airports

From March next year, it is no longer possible to enter through one of the country's airports without prior approval, even if the visitor does not require a visit visa. This visitor will be required to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA), announced the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

The change will be effective March 15, 2016, and travellers will be able to apply from August 1 this year. The application must be submitted online and a fee of CAD7 (Dh20) applies.The ETA is only requires when a person enters the country through airport, and applies to applicants for a temporary visit who do not require a visa to Canada. Previously, these visitors were systematically screened upon arrival.

A similar electronic system exists in the United States.Once the ETA has been granted, it is valid for a period of 5 years, unless the passport of the visitor expires before this time, obtains a new ETA or sees cancellation of the ETA.

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