Imposition of Temporary Resident Visa Requirement for Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent

Policy effect

Amends subsection 190(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations by removing Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent from the list of countries whose citizens are exempt from obtaining a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada. Phase scope: Applies immediately to all citizens of Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent traveling to Canada.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: Vincent from the list of countries whose citizens are exempt from obtaining a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada.

Official source excerpt

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The regulatory amendment will remove Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, St. Lucia and St. Vincent from the list of countries and territories whose citizens are exempt from the TRV requirement for travel to Canada under subsection 190(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

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• 2012-06-28Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act
• 2012-06-29Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act
• 2012-06-30Order Respecting the Interim Federal Health Program, 2012
• 2012-07-01Updated Ministerial Instructions
• 2012-10-18Application and Refugee Status Verification Requirements for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
• 2012-10-25Conditional Permanent Residence for Sponsored Spouses and Partners
• 2012-11-01Regulations Amending the Citizenship Regulations
• 2012-11-23Mandatory In-Person Reporting Requirements for Designated Foreign Nationals
• 2012-12-15Refugee Appeal Division appeal provisions commenced
• 2012-12-19Expedited Asylum Claim Timelines and Work Permit Restrictions for Designated Countries of Origin