Canada has made significant changes to its visitor visa policies, effective from November 6. The country has officially ended the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas, which were previously granted to certain travelers, allowing them to enter and exit Canada freely for up to a decade.
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), multiple-entry visas will no longer be the standard option. Under the new rules, visa officers will now assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they should be issued a single-entry or multiple-entry visa, and for how long the visa will be valid.
Several factors will influence the decision-making process, including the applicant’s purpose of visit, their financial standing, any medical conditions, and their ties to their home country.
For those applying for multiple-entry visas, officers will also have the discretion to issue a validity period shorter than the maximum 10 years. This decision will depend on various factors, such as the applicant’s current status in their country of residence, the stability of their home country, and the applicant’s history of travel or ties to Canada.
This change in policy aims to ensure that the visa system remains adaptable to evolving circumstances, including political or economic instability in the applicant’s home country, as well as to assess the necessity of long-term visits based on each individual case.
These updated rules may impact travelers planning to visit Canada, especially those who were previously granted long-term visas without detailed assessments.
Stay tuned to Dhwani Community Newspaper for further updates on how these changes might affect travelers.
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