ST KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENS CAN TRAVEL VISA-FREE TO CANADA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- The Government of St Kitts and Nevis announced its citizens can now travel visa-free to Canada, following sustained and meaningful dialogue with the government of Canada.

“This is indeed positive news for our citizens, and we are happy about the strength of our relationship with Canada and look forward to announcing more positive aspects resulting from this partnership,” said the dual island Prime Minister Terrance Drew.

According to a statement, the policy applies to St Kitts and Nevis nationals who have had a Canadian visa over the past 10 years, as well as those who have a current non-immigrant United States (US) visa.

St Kitts and Nevis nationals who fit the above categories are required to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for which a response is usually received the same day.

Meanwhile, for first time applicants who do not have a US or Canadian visa are still required to apply for a visa to enter Canada.

Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser announced the addition of 13 countries to the eTA programme, of which St Kitts and Nevis is one. Eligible citizens will be able to travel faster, easily and more affordably to Canada for up to six months for either business or leisure.

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