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Date issued: 2026-05-25
What Changed
– Canada will allow eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) instead of a temporary resident visa (TRV) when travelling to or transiting through Canada by air.
– Canada will allow eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) instead of a temporary resident visa (TRV) when travelling to or transiting through Canada by air.
Who is affected
– Indonesian and Malaysian citizens who have held a Canadian TRV in the last 10 years or currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa are affected by this change.
Key dates
– The changes take effect on May 26, 2026, at 5:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Required actions
– Eligible travellers should visit the Canadian government website to check their eligibility for an eTA and learn how to apply.
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