Online form with an application review
Canada eVisa: apply for your electronic travel authorization
Citizens of visa-exempt countries do not need a visa for Canada, but must obtain an eTA before flying. Complete your application online: we check every detail before submission.
- A clear, guided form in English
- Human review before submission
- Updates and confirmations by email
5 min
to complete your application
Online
on phone, tablet or computer
Checked
before submission
15
guides by nationality
The process
A clear process, from form to answer
You enter your details and passport information. We check the application before it is submitted to IRCC.
Complete the form
Enter your details exactly as they appear on your passport: identity, birth, address and passport information.
We check the application
An adviser checks every field, especially the passport number, the most common source of errors, and contacts you if anything needs correcting.
The application is submitted
Once checked, the application is submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which alone makes the decision.
You receive the answer
Most eTA applications are approved within minutes. Some require additional documents: we let you know by email.
Requirements
Canada eVisa requirements: what to have ready
No tickets or bookings to upload: your passport, an email address and a few personal details are enough.
A passport from a visa-exempt country
The eTA is electronically linked to this passport. It must be valid, and it is the passport you will show when boarding.
A valid email address
The answer and any request for additional documents arrive by email. Check the spelling and keep an eye on your spam folder.
Your personal details
Names, date and place of birth, nationality, address and phone number, as shown on your documents.
A payment card
Payment is made online by card, securely.
By nationality
Canada eVisa rules by nationality
Review the requirements, flights to Canada and points to check before departure.
- EuropeFranceCanada eTA: requirements and steps for French travellers.View the page
- EuropeBelgiumCanada eTA: requirements and steps for Belgian travellers.View the page
- EuropeSwitzerlandCanada eTA: requirements and steps for Swiss travellers.View the page
- EuropeLuxembourgCanada eTA: requirements and steps for Luxembourg travellers.View the page
- EuropeMonacoCanada eTA: requirements and steps for Monegasque travellers.View the page
- EuropeUnited KingdomCanada eTA: requirements and steps for British travellers.View the page
Frequently asked questions
Canada eVisa: answers to common questions
What is the Canada eTA?
The electronic travel authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for citizens of visa-exempt countries who fly to or through Canada. It is electronically linked to your passport.
Does Canada require a visa or an "eVisa"?
Not for citizens of visa-exempt countries such as the UK, France or Australia: they only need an eTA to travel by air. Nationals of other countries generally need a visitor visa, which is a different process.
How long does it take to get an eTA?
Most applications are approved within minutes. Some require additional documents, and instructions are then sent by email, usually within 72 hours. Apply as soon as your trip is planned, ideally before booking your flights.
How long is the eTA valid?
It is generally valid for up to five years, or until the passport expires if that comes first, for an unlimited number of trips. The length of each stay is set by the border services officer on arrival.
Do children need an eTA?
Yes. Every traveller needs their own eTA, including children and infants, with their own passport.
Do I need an eTA to enter Canada by land or sea?
In most cases, no: the eTA is required for air travel. Arriving by car, bus, train or boat from the United States generally does not require one, but a passport is still needed.
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Do you have your passport to hand?
You can start now. The form takes about five minutes, then an adviser checks the details before submission.
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