Removal of Temporary Resident Visa Exemption Mexico and Czech Republic
Tuesday, 14 July 2009 08:16
An Order in Council, dated July 13, 2009, amended paragraph 190(1)(a) of the Immigration
and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), 2002 to revoke the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) exemption for citizens of
Mexico and the
Czech Republic.
The amendment to the IRPR is effective as of 00:01 hours (Eastern Daylight Time), July 14, 2009. As of this time, all citizens of Mexico and the Czech Republic will be required to apply for and obtain a TRV prior to travelling to Canada and becoming a temporary resident.
Please note that a grace period will be given until 23:59 hours, (Eastern Daylight Time), July 15, 2009 to accommodate citizens of Mexico and the Czech Republic. Citizens of both countries arriving in Canada during the grace period may apply for entry upon arrival in Canada.
For further information, please refer to the websites below.
Mexico: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2009/2009-07-13.asp
Czech Republic: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2009/2009-07-13a.asp