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This is the Government of Canada’s official web page to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to fly to, or transit through, a Canadian airport. It only costs CAN$7. Find out what it is and how to apply online.
before you travel to Canada, you need to apply for a new eTA if you’re eligible. if you’re no longer eligible for an eTA, you need to apply for a visitor visa to travel to Canada. Learn more about the new requirements.
Travellers from these countries who have either held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who currently hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa can now apply for an eTA instead of a visa when travelling to Canada by air. Effective today, eligible travellers from these countries can benefit from the program:
Most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada - not both. Some people may only need their valid passport. Answer a few questions to see what's right for you. See all entry requirements by country/territory.
How do I apply for an eTA for travel to Canada? To apply you must have a valid passport from a visa-exempt country, a valid credit card and an email address. It costs $7 CAD to get an eTA and only takes a few minutes to apply. Approved eTAs are valid for up to five years. Apply now for an eTA.
An eTA can only be obtained by citizens of countries that participate in Canada's Visa Waiver Program. eVisas, on the other hand, are often available to inhabitants of almost all nations and territories.
Citizens of certain countries are exempt from the requirement to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Learn more about the electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), required by most visa-exempt visitors to Canada.
To check the status of your eTA, use the eTA Check Status tool. With the tool, you can get an online update on your pending application, as well as the expiration date or the status of an existing eTA. Find other answers to questions about eTA application status.
The Visa Waiver Program allows foreign nationals from certain countries to be admitted to the U.S. under limited conditions and for a limited time without obtaining a visa. Visitors to Canada who wish to travel on to the United States, and who are citizens of countries included in the program are eligible for visa-free entry to the United States.
You may be eligible to apply for an eTA (instead of a visitor visa) if you’re a: Citizen from select visa-required countries and you’re travelling to Canada by air. However, you still need visitor visa (not an eTA) when arriving by car, bus, train, or boat, including a cruise ship.