India, Aug. 31 -- Who needs a visa to enter Canada?

Canada has reminded foreign travellers to check their entry requirements before travelling. The country's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said travellers may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa, depending on their nationality and reason for travel. IRCC shared the latest guidance on its website and social media.

An eTA is a digital travel requirement linked to a traveller's passport. It is generally required for people from visa-exempt countries who are flying to or transiting through Canada. Travellers need the eTA before they can board their flight.

Travellers from eTA-eligible countries flying to Canada need two things: a valid passpo...