Everything you need to know about the Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization — eligibility, expiration, application requirements, and more.
Apply for eTA NowSince March 15, 2016, all non-citizens require a Visa or Electronic Travel Authority to enter Canada.
An eTA is an electronically stored authority for travel to Canada. All visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada.
You can enter Canada as many times as you want for the duration of 5 years from the date your eTA is granted, or until the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Foreign nationals from the following countries need an eTA before boarding their flight to Canada:
Also eligible: British overseas territory citizens who derive citizenship through birth, descent, naturalization or registration in one of the following territories:
The following foreign nationals also need an eTA before boarding their flight to Canada:
If you have already submitted an online application and wish to verify or check your eTA application status, you can contact our support team providing your name, passport number, email address, and transaction ID.
Check eTA StatusTo apply for an eTA, you must have your passport, email address, and a credit card to complete the online application.
The details you provide in your online eTA application need to be exactly the same as they appear in your passport, and you must use the same passport that is linked to your online eTA application when you travel.
In your application you need to provide biographic information such as your name, date and place of birth, gender, marital status, address, nationality, and passport number. You also need to answer a few simple background questions to determine if you can come to Canada.