An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller's passport.
It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new eTA.
With a valid eTA, you can travel to Canada as often as you want for short stays (normally for up to six months at a time).
An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) provides authorisation to enter Canada and is electronically linked to your passport.
An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a mandatory entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to Canada by air. It is a digital document electronically linked to your passport. An eTA is designed for transit and short-term stays for tourism or business visitor activities, allowing you to enter Canada and stay for up to 180 days at a time. You are required to have a valid Canada eTA before boarding your plane.
An eTA is not a visa but a travel authorization, which means the application process is simpler and faster than applying for a traditional visa. You can apply for an authorization online and will receive a reply soon after submission.
eTA is only available to foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries as well as lawful permanent residents of the United States (Green Card holders). It is therefore important that you verify your country is exempt from a visa requirement before you apply for an eTA.
Purpose & Use
An eTA is designed for transit and short-term stays for tourism or business visitor activities. You can enter Canada and stay for up to 180 days at a time. You must have a valid eTA before boarding your flight.
Who is Eligible
eTA is available to citizens of visa-exempt countries and lawful permanent residents of the United States. Verify your country's eligibility before applying.
What you need to complete the form and pay for your eTA
How It Works
1. Submit Your Application Online
Fill out the simple online form with your passport and travel details. Takes less than 5 minutes.
2. Review and Confirm the Payment
Check your approval likelihood score, review your application summary, and complete your payment securely online.
3. Receive Approved eTA by Email
Receive your eTA status update by email. Your approved eTA is automatically linked to your passport.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Pay only once per application.
Get an instant, AI-based assessment of your approval likelihood. We analyze your information against the current entry requirements for your destination and give you a clear probability estimate, so you know where you stand before you apply.
- AI-powered approval-likelihood estimate
- Assessment based on your details and current destination requirements
- Instant results
Let us handle everything. As your authorized intermediary, we prepare and submit your travel authorization or visa application on your behalf, checking your information for errors and common rejection triggers along the way.
- Review of your information for accuracy and common issues
- Preparation and submission of your application in your name
- Status updates and support until your authorization is issued
Get online updates on pending applications as well as information on the status of your current eTA
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