Recently at Juliana airport, Saint-Martin residents have been denied boarding of a plane to Canada for lack of an AVE, electronic travel authorization. "When we arrived at Juliana airport two and a half hours before departure, we were informed that an AVE was required," says Pascal. Between the time he purchased his tickets and the day of departure, a new entry requirement for Canada came into effect: "Foreign visa-exempt travelers taking a flight to Canada must obtain an electronic travel authorization (AVE). Among other things, citizens of the United States and travelers with a valid Canadian visa are exempt from it, ”indicates the Government of Canada site.
The eTA is very easy to obtain: just connect to the official website and fill out the online form. An approach that this couple and other passengers were unable to complete at Sint Maarten airport due to a poor internet connection. And a lack of support from agents.
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