Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Learn how to get it and how much it costs
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Passengers from visa-exempt countries travelling to Canada by air are required, since March 15 2016, to make an online application before traveling to Canada.
The ‘Electronic Travel Authorization’ (eTA) requirement means Canada visa-exempt foreign nationals arriving by plane into Canada will need to complete an online form and pay a $7 fee in advance of their flight. The eTA will last for five years, or until the expiration date of the visitor’s passport if this is sooner. |
How to Apply?
You need to apply through this link. You will need your passport, an e-mail and a credit/debit card to pay the $7 fee.
You will need to fill an online form that should not take more than 5 minutes. You will have to answer basic questions about yourself (name, address, profession, criminal history if any, ...), about your intended stay in Canada (when and where are you going in Canada) and your passport information (number, date of expiration, ...).
You should be careful when entering your passport number as you can be refused boarding if there's a mismatch.
You will need to fill an online form that should not take more than 5 minutes. You will have to answer basic questions about yourself (name, address, profession, criminal history if any, ...), about your intended stay in Canada (when and where are you going in Canada) and your passport information (number, date of expiration, ...).
You should be careful when entering your passport number as you can be refused boarding if there's a mismatch.
Validity and Processing Time of an eTA
The eTA is valid for five years, or until the expiration date of your passport if sooner.
Your eTA will usually be granted within minutes of filling and validating the online eTA form. However, some requests could take several days to process if you're asked to submit supporting documents (case of a Brazilian citizen holding a US visitor visa for example). It is best to get an eTA before you book your flight to Canada.
Your eTA will usually be granted within minutes of filling and validating the online eTA form. However, some requests could take several days to process if you're asked to submit supporting documents (case of a Brazilian citizen holding a US visitor visa for example). It is best to get an eTA before you book your flight to Canada.
How to Check if an eTA is Still Valid
To find out if your eTA is still valid, you can submit a web enquiry form and select ‘Electronic Travel Authorization’ and ‘Case-specific’ inquiry. If your eTA has expired, you will need to apply for a new one to be permitted entry in Canada.
