Travel Eligibility

If you’re working in Canada and planning to take time off — a vacation, unpaid leave, or a short break between jobs — it’s natural to wonder whether that time affects your eligibility for permanent residence (PR). This is a common question, and it’s one many people don’t ask until after they’ve already taken time off. Understanding how Canadian work experience is calculated can help you plan ahead with clarity instead of anxiety.

Find out which countries require only an eTA to travel to Canada, how the system decides eligibility, and why understanding this can prevent refusals.