Foreign accredited officials to be exempt from the travel restrictions
On July 20, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a new program delivery update regarding incoming accredited officials. Effective immediately, foreign representatives and their accompanying family members destined to Canada to become accredited by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) are now exempt from the travel restrictions. Diplomats and the families must hold a passport that contains a diplomatic acceptance, a consular acceptance or an official acceptance issued by the Chief of Protocol for GAC on behalf of the Government of Canada. These foreign representatives and their accompanying family members are required to apply for and obtain a temporary resident visa (TRV) prior to their arrival in Canada under the current travel restrictions.
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