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Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay.
“This expansion not only enhances convenience for travelers. It will also increase travel, tourism and economic benefits, as well as strengthen global bonds with these 13 countries,” said Fraser.
To apply for an eTA, travelers need a valid passport, a credit card, an email address, as well as access to the internet.
Meanwhile, those who are not eligible for an eTA will still need a visitor visa before traveling to the country.
Canada says it expects 200,000 visitors from these 13 countries in 2024, garnering about $160 million in revenue within a decade.
In a separate statement, Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) welcomed Fraser’s announcement, tagging it as an “important milestone and a striking indication” of the country’s friendship with Canada.
“The Philippines considers Canada as a close partner due to its well-established people-topeople ties and looks forward to charting a new era of engagement under this new policy,” said DFA. n
