Canadians planning short trips to the United Kingdom and a number of other European countries will need to secure an electronic waiver prior to their departure beginning this year.
Waivers are currently required for travel to the UK and will be required by mid-2025 before visiting most other European countries.
Here’s a look at the new process for Canadians travelling to these destinations.
United Kingdom
Canadians planning a trip to the UK are exempt from visa requirements but will still need electronic travel authorization (ETA) before their departure.
The ETA is a new digital travel waiver required for visa-exempt travellers to gain entry to the UK, according to the UK government website. The document pre-approves travellers for entry ahead of their arrival….