Your first priority when organizing a trip to Canada should be making sure you have the necessary travel documents to enter the nation.
Below is all the information you require regarding the Canada ETA and visiting the country for tourism.
To apply for this travel document online using a fast, simple, and fully digital application form, continue reading.
What is the Canada ETA?
In order to enter Canada without a visa, travelers must have the Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
The Canada ETA is good for five years following the date of issuance. This implies that you have this window of time to enter Canada. Furthermore, it is a multiple entry visa with a 180-day maximum stay permitted per entry.
Who can apply for the Canada ETA?
As we previously stated, the ETA document is only necessary for travelers who are not required to have a visa; however, depending on your nationality or other specific circumstances, you may not be required to have one.
What am I allowed to do with the Canada ETA?
This travel document offers numerous advantages. It enables you to:
- See your loved ones.
- Engage in tourism-related activities.
- Engage in commercial activity.
- Perform quick training or studies.
PLEASE NOTE: You must obtain a study or work permit prior to entering Canada if you intend to work or study for longer than 6 months.
Benefits of getting your Canada ETA with eVisa
- Application Completely Compliant with Government Requirements: Our eVisa team will go over each response you provide on the form and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that it complies with government regulations.
- Simplified Form: You will only need to respond to a simplified form with straightforward questions at eVisa, as opposed to the convoluted and time-consuming questions you must answer on the Embassy website. It will resemble completing a brief survey.
- Fill out this form as quickly as possible: The eVisa platform form allows you to fill out the application at your own pace, make changes whenever you want, and save your progress, saving you from having to start over. This is in contrast to the embassy website, which disconnects you from their website every time you take a break.
- eVisa has a robust security system in place to protect your personal information because we are concerned about your security. We suggest that you look through our reviews section to read what past customers have to say about our services. We're positive you'll enjoy them.
What documents do I need to apply for the Canada ETA?
To apply for a Canada ETA, you have to give some personal information and some details about your intended stay in Canada. Fortunately, you only need one document to apply:
- Your valid ordinary passport. It must remain valid for the whole time you are visiting Canada.
How can I apply for this travel document online?
With eVisa, the online application process is incredibly simple and quick. All it will take is three simple steps, and you'll be finished in under ten minutes!
- Step one: Provide your personal details on the visa application form. After finishing, you can choose how quickly you would like your visa to be issued. There are three options for speed.
- Step two: Verify again that all the data on the visa application form is accurate. We do not want there to be any problems with your application. Every detail must line up with the documentation you've provided. You can use a credit/debit card or PayPal to pay the visa fee once you're certain everything is in order.
- Step three: Fill out the application for a visa and upload all necessary supporting documentation. Verify that there are no smudges and that the scan is clear. And that's it!
We will email you with your estimated time of arrival once you have completed the application. When you get to the airport, make sure you have both documents ready to show the immigration officers.
Do I need the Canada ETA to transit through the country?
If your country of origin qualifies for this travel document and you are from a visa-exempt one, you will need the Canada ETA in order to transit.
If you are traveling by train, boat, or cruise, you do not require the Canada ETA for transit.
Do children need to apply for the Canada ETA?
Yes, children must apply for the Canada ETA as well.
Required Documents to Apply
- Your passport. It must remain valid for the whole time of your journey.
Important Instructions
- For visa-exempt visitors who will only enter Canada by air, the Canada ETA is necessary.
- The Canada ETA allows for multiple entries into the country during its five-year validity.
- You are only allowed to stay in Canada for 180 days at a time with the ETA.
- You can travel for business or pleasure, to see friends and family, or for educational reasons.
- The Canada ETA is not compatible with you.
- A passport that is still valid six months after the date of your arrival in Canada is a requirement.
- Children must apply in order to obtain this passport.
- If you are a visitor who is eligible for this travel document and is not in need of a visa, you must have it in order to pass through a Canadian airport.
- Since your ETA is electronically associated with your passport, you will need to bring the passport that you used to apply for it. You must obtain a new ETA if you obtain a new passport.
- Obtaining an ETA prior to scheduling your flight to Canada is recommended.
- Verify that the passport number in your passport and the one included in your ETA approval email match once your ETA has been approved. In the event that they diverge, you must request a new ETA.
- To enter Canada, there are no COVID-19 requirements.