Mexicans require a visa or electronic authorization “eTA” to travel to Canada

March 14, 2024 /

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As of February 29, 2024, the Government of Canada has modified the rules for entering the country. Mexicans will be required to obtain a visa or an electronic authorization “eTA” if they have a valid and current non-immigrant visa issued by the government of the United States of America or if they have been holders of a Canadian visa during the last 10 years and are traveling to Canada by plane.

All eTAs issued to Mexican passports before 10:30 p.m. Mexico time on February 29, 2024 will no longer be valid, except for eTAs linked to Mexican passports with a valid Canadian work or study permit.

I'm going to travel by plane to Canada	I have a valid US visa	An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTa) application is required.
I'm going to travel by plane to Canada	I have held a Canadian visitor visa in the last 10 years (Temporary Resident Visa)	An eTA Electronic Travel Authorization application is required.
I'm going to travel to Canada by plane	I do not have a valid US visa nor have I held a Canadian visitor visa in the last 10 years.	A CANADIAN VISA application is required.
I am going to travel to Canada by train, truck, boat, cruise ship or car		A CANADIAN VISA application is required.

At Santamarina + Steta we will be happy to advise you regarding this new visa requirement or other immigration matters.

Maria Elena Abraham G.