What Canadians Visiting Europe Should Know About Newly Required Travel Permit

What Canadians Visiting Europe Should Know About Newly Required Travel Permit
A Canadian passport is pictured in Ottawa on Jan. 17, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
Tara MacIsaac
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Canadians travelling to most European countries will need to apply for travel authorization beforehand, starting in 2024. This visa-like permit will be needed for travel to 30 countries Canadians previously had access to visa-free.

The European Union is looking to strengthen its border security with its new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).