WorldWay Comprehensive Report: The Canadian federal government has announced that starting next year, it will charge travelers arriving in Canada by air an electronic security screening fee of 7 CAD (approximately 203 TWD).
This fee applies to nationals of countries and regions that are exempt from Canadian visa requirements, excluding the United States, including Taiwan/Hong Kong.
Nationals of countries exempt from Canadian visas must still apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online before departing for Canada by air.
Travelers visiting Canada can visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website to provide their passport and background information.
The electronic system will use databases from immigration and intelligence agencies to conduct screenings and perform risk assessments on applicants.
The 7 CAD fee to be implemented next year is intended to cover the costs of this electronic screening system. The electronic screening system was established following the signing of a perimeter security agreement between Canada and the United States.
