The Canada travel ban put in place due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) mid March prevents most foreign nationals from traveling to Canada, with limited exceptions. On Friday April 10, the Canada Immigration announced that it will stop processing most non-essential visitor visa applications, and this includes Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) applications. Canada Immigration will continue to process applications for those individuals who are exempt from the travel ban.
Students who submitted or will be submitting their student permit applications for studies beginning in the Fall will have their applications processed. Students who have obtained a study permit prior to March 18, 2020 are permitted to travel while those who will have approvals will not be able to travel to Canada until the travel ban is lifted.
Applications for permanent residence will continue to be processed, but only those who have received their PR visa approval prior to March 18, 2020 may travel to Canada. Those entering Canada must remember to self-isolate for at least 14 days.
Foreign workers, students, and visitor visa applicants who qualify for an exemption under the current travel ban must submit their applications using www.cic.gc.ca online application system. It is suggested to verify whether your application may be processed, or if you meet an exemption to the travel ban.
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