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The visa requirement for United Arab Emirate citizens travelling to Canada for short stays will end on June 5, the Government of Canada has announced.<\/p>\n
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said the UAE meets Canada’s criteria for visa exemption, a determination that was made after a “rigorous evaluation.”<\/p>\n
“The United Arab Emirates is a key strategic partner and lifting the visa requirement will help affirm the strong relationship between our two countries,” Canada’s Immigration Minister, Ahmed Hussen, said in a news release.<\/p>\n
Hussen said the visa exemption will help foster new business, trade and investment opportunities, among other advantages.<\/p>\n
The visa exemption applies to short stays for business, visits to family and friends and tourism. Short stays are defined as visits lasting no more than six months.<\/p>\n
The visa requirement will end at 5:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time \/ 1:30 p.m. Gulf Standard Time on Tuesday, June 5.<\/p>\n
UAE citizens will still\u00a0have to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to, or transit through a Canadian airport.<\/p>\n
They will be able to apply online for an eTA as soon the visa requirement exemption takes effect on June 5.<\/p>\n
For more information on visitor visas and Electronic Travel Authorizations, visit this dedicated page.<\/p>\n