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The Canadian government has revealed a new immigration policy that allows visa-free travel for visitors from various countries, such as Morocco and Seychelles. This expansion also includes 11 other countries in Asia, Africa, Central and South America.
However, Ghana still needs to secure a place in this extended privilege. The countries benefiting from this new policy are 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.
Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, explained that expanding the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program aims to simplify the entry process for “known travelers” from the mentioned countries, whether they are visiting for leisure or business purposes.
This development increases convenience and promotes travel, tourism, economic benefits, and stronger global connections among the 13 countries involved.
Minister Fraser highlighted the financial advantages for “known travelers” from these nations, as visa exemptions can lead to significant cost savings. A visitor visa costs $100 per person or $500 for a family of five or more. In contrast, an eTA only costs seven dollars per person and remains valid for up to five years.
Canada’s introduction of visa-free air travel aims to streamline and expedite the process for thousands of visitors who plan to stay in the country for up to six months for leisure or business purposes.
This initiative is expected to make traveling to Canada faster, easier, and more affordable for individuals from the 13 selected countries, fostering stronger ties and facilitating increased exchanges between Canada and these nations.
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Source: Omanghana.com
