Canada It is, along with the United States, one of the alternatives preferred by many Latinos for sightseeing or even seeking a better quality of life, since the economies of both countries are more stable than those of places in Central and South America. Dozens of people apply every day Canada visa; However, there is new flexibility in the regime of Visas It has allowed citizens of some nations to enter without it.
Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Panama and Mexico are the lucky countries that only need to apply for an electronic passport, also known as eTA, to enter the North American country. But what would Peru lack so that its citizens don't need a visa?
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What is missing for Peruvians to travel to Canada without a visa?
After contacting the Canadian Embassy in Peru, we were referred to the Canadian Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) who stated the following: “Travellers from Peru require a visa to come to Canada by any mode of transportation: plane, Car, bus, train or cruise. Peruvian citizens are not eligible for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).”
This is because “decisions about Canada’s visa policy are made on a country-by-country basis. Each country has unique migration trends and conditions in the country that may indicate that a change is warranted. When deciding whether to lift or introduce the visa requirement, we take objective criteria into account.
“These criteria include the country's socio-economic profile, immigration and security issues, border management and bilateral relations (e.g. opportunities to strengthen people-to-people ties and benefits to the Canadian economy),” they explained.
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What is the electronic passport that avoids the use of a visa to enter Canada?
Latin American countries that can apply for the electronic passport can apply for it when traveling for tourist, private or business reasons, provided that certain requirements are met. These are:
- Travelers from these countries must have held a Canadian visa within the last 10 years or currently hold a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa.
- Travel to Candá must be done by plane; This means that if you arrive by car, bus, train, ship or cruise ship, you need a valid visa.
In summary, if you do not have an American visa or have not had a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, you must apply for a Canadian visa to enter the country. In addition, entry by plane is required.