IRCC reminds visitors to plan ahead

07/06/2017

IRCC has launched a campaign encouraging visitors coming to Canada to avoid delays and apply early for their travel document. People visiting Canada for tourism, business, or studies are reminded to review Canada’s entry requirements to make sure they have what they need, such as a visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA).

The campaign is in response to the increasing number of visitors coming to Canada each year. In 2016, Canada received more than 2.6 million temporary resident applications – a 50 percent increase from 2011, when Canada received “only” 1.8 million applications. This upward trend is expected to continue in 2017.

People in Canada expecting visitors from outside the country are also encouraged to remind friends and family to plan ahead. Processing times are difficult to predict. They vary depending on the type of application and the number of applications currently being processed. IRCC offers a processing times tool to help visitors estimate application timelines.

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