Canada has announced further measures to tighten entry into its country, it has stated that it will no longer automatically grant 10-year multiple-entry visas to tourists.
This new guidelines was released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and now empowers the country’s immigration officers to issue visas with shorter durations based on individual review, instead of the default extended validity period.
According to the IRCC, “Guidance has been updated to indicate that multiple-entry visas issued to maximum validity are no longer considered to be the standard document. Officers may exercise their judgment in deciding whether to issue a single or multiple-entry visa and in determining the validity period.”
The IRCC claimed the new strategy was aimed at managing temporary immigration levels, control the rising cost of living and also address housing shortages.
Under this revised policy, those who regularly travel for work or leisure to Canada would most likely be affected, they may face increased application costs and shorter-term visas.
More details later.
