CORRECTION - Visa for Mexican Workers
Correction on Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and electronic travel authorization (eTA) requirements for Mexican citizens
As of 11:30 p.m. ET, on February 29, 2024, Mexican citizens will need to meet new requirements to travel to Canada:
- You need to meet new requirements to be eligible for an eTA.
- If you already have an eTA, it will automatically be cancelled, unless you also have a valid work permit or study permit.
- If you have an eTA application in progress, you will need to apply for a new eTA or for a TRV.
- Before you travel to Canada, you will need to apply for a new eTA (if eligible).
- If you’re not eligible for an eTA anymore, you need to apply for a TRV to travel to Canada.
These changes apply even if you already booked your travel. Having pre-booked travel plans or a previously valid eTA does not guarantee you will be approved for a new eTA or a TRV.
Learn more about the new requirements.
You may be eligible to have your eTA reactivated. To find out if you are eligible
- send us a web form request
- complete all required fields
- include the code “EMVR2024” in the text box
If you are not eligible to have your eTA reactivated, you will need to submit a new eTA application based on the new requirements or a visitor visa application. If you’re not sure if you need an eTA or a visa, answer some questions to find out.
Work Permit - Applying Outside Canada
A work permit is usually required to work in Canada on a temporary basis. If your intention prior to come to Canada is to work in our labour market, then it is important to apply for this document before your arrival to Canada.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website.
Helpful tips
- The Instruction Guide and the Document Checklist will provide you with all the information necessary to help you submit a complete application.
- Depending on your intended occupation and length of employment in Canada, you may be requested to undergo a medical examination.
- Have your documents ready, as you may be asked to attend an interview or send further information.
Please visit our processing times page to find out how long it may take to process your application.
Application processing times
Our processing times show how long it took us to process most applications in the past for each application type. As we process more applications and clear our inventories, the numbers will change. The numbers shown may not reflect how long it will take us to process an application you submit today.
Since the Check application processing times page is updated regularly, we invite you to consult it often to get the most recent information.
For more information, please visit our website to find out how we calculate processing times.
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