Canada's mandatory new pre-screening system for visa-exempt visitors has been further extended until November 9, 2016. The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system was to become fully implemented for visitors to Canada from certain countries on September 29, 2016. Immigration authorities have agreed to further extend this deadline to give travelers and airlines more time to prepare.
"In consultation with airline partners, we're taking further steps to minimize any travel disruptions," said John McCallum, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. "We are extending the leniency period and doing another major information blitz in Canada and abroad to encourage affected travelers, including dual Canadian citizens, to plan ahead and get the necessary travel documents before they book a flight to Canada."
The new requirement came into effect on March 15, 2016, but the Canadian government introduced an initial period of leniency until September 29, 2016. This has now been further extended until November 9, 2016.
After that date, all those travelling by air to Canada from a visa-exempt country will require an eTA.
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