Canada on Wednesday announced that 13 countries, including the the Philippines, have been included in its expanded visa-free travel program.
Effective immediately, visitors who have either held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who currently hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa can visit for leisure or business by applying for an electronic travel authorization or eTA instead of a visa when travelling to Canada by air, said Sean Fraser, Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
Manila welcomed Canada's announcement, calling it "an important milestone and a striking indication" of Canada’s growing friendship and trust in the Philippines." "The new policy is expected to spur travel, stimulate more business opportunities, and foster greater interest for family reunification efforts," the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
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