Program delivery update: Temporary residents – Exemption for military members of countries designated for the purposes of the Visiting Forces Act
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
July 16, 2026
Please be advised that the Philippines has been added to the list of countries designated as states for the purposes of the Visiting Forces Act.
Should case-specific guidance be required, a request for functional guidance may be submitted through the appropriate channels.