Tourist Terminal's video: Canada ease travel restrictions for families Who is eligible to apply Authorization form

As of today, October 8, extended family members can now cross the border to Canada, provided they are staying for at least 15 days and meet existing eligibility and admissibility requirements. If you are extended family, you do not need a non-optional, non-discretionary reason to travel to Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s definition of extended family shifts depending on how the foreign traveler is related to the Canadian, or their spouse, common-law partner, or dating partner: If you are directly connected to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can be exempt if you: have been in an exclusive dating relationship, for at least one year and have spent time in the physical presence of that person at some point during the relationship; are a non-dependent child (adult child); are a grandchild (dependent child of a non-dependent adult child); are a sibling, half-sibling or step-sibling; or a grandparent. If you are related to the Canadian’s spouse or common-law partner you are considered extended family if you are: an adult child; are a grandchild (dependent child of a non-dependent adult child); are a sibling, half-sibling or step-sibling; or a grandparent. And if you are related to the Canadian’s eligible dating partner, you are extended family if you are: a dependent child; an adult child; or a grandchild (dependent child of a non-dependent adult child). Exempt extended family members will also need a signed declaration by the Canadian citizen or permanent resident that confirms your relationship. You will also need written authorization by IRCC.