Canada Imposes Visa Requirement on Mexican Nationals
By Kenneth E. Siegel*
As of July 14, 2009 any Mexican national wishing to enter Canada must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa in addition to having a passport. The visa requirement applies to all Mexican nationals wishing to visit Canada, whether for business or pleasure, including truck drivers who only pick up or deliver freight in Canada.
Under Canadian law, a business visitor is someone who comes to Canada to engage in international business activities without directly...
