🇨🇦 Tourism & short stay

What changed

Canada changed its visa rules for certain travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia. Before, people from these countries usually needed a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada. Now, some travellers flying to Canada can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead of a TRV. This applies if they had a Canadian TRV in the past 10 years or have a valid US non-immigrant visa. This change aims to improve ties with countries in the Indo-Pacific region and make travel easier for these specific groups.

What changed

Canada started new special rules on 1 April 2026. These rules help people affected by natural disasters in Canada. Temporary residents in Canada can replace immigration papers. This includes international students and temporary foreign workers. They can ask to get back their legal status or extend it. They can also renew their work or study permits. They can do this even if the usual 90-day time limit has passed. Also, foreign emergency workers from countries that need a visa can come to help with a disaster. They do not have to pay the usual fees to apply or to give their fingerprints and photos. This makes it easier for them to enter. These rules will end on 30 November 2028. They apply to people in Canada who qualify and to those coming to help.