Canada Allows CPTPP Business Visitors Entry Without Permit

Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that citizens from 11 countries ratifying the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) can enter Canada for business activities without a work permit. The eligible countries are Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam, with permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand also included.

Visitors must apply upon arrival at the Port of Entry, where border services officers will assess their eligibility. Business activities must align with Annex 12-A of the CPTPP, covering areas such as meetings, consultations, and after-sales services.

Specific conditions apply for after-sales services, which are limited to citizens from certain countries. The maximum initial stay is six months, with extensions possible if eligibility is maintained.

Required documentation includes proof of citizenship, evidence of business activity, and confirmation that income is sourced outside Canada.