
Canada has issued clarification on electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirements for air travellers. According to Legit.ng, travellers who obtain a new passport must secure a fresh eTA approval, since authorizations are linked to the original passport. Additionally, an old passport may still need to be carried when it contains certain valid visas required for boarding flights to Canada, meaning some passengers could need to travel with both documents.
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