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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

An eTA to fly to, or transit through, a Canadian airport (not arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship) is required for those who are a Visa-exempt foreign national, Lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a Citizen from select visa-required countries. Exempts: U.S. citizens carrying proper identification are exempt from the eTA requirement.

Where to Apply

Apply for an eTA through completing an online form and the results can be ready within minutes most of the time. If any documents requested to upload before your application can be reviewed then it may take several days to receive the result. It is recommended that you apply for and get your eTA prior to your travel to Canada.

Requirements

Passport: from from a visa-exempt country

Processing fees: CAD$7 to be paid right after you complete your form. This fee is non-refundable.

Payment method: Visa®, Mastercard®, American Express®; a pre-paid Visa®, Mastercard® or American Express®; Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard; UnionPay®, JCB Card®, or Interac®.

Result delivery: Instant via the email address provided in your form.

Other notes

Process one person at a time, print your receipt right away, Result email may end up in junk mail folder so check it, an eTA doesn’t guarantee entry to Canada

Must use ArriveCAN before checking in at the airport or crossing the border to submit your travel and contact information, quarantine plan, COVID-19 symptoms self-assessment

Show the border services officer upon arrival your ArriveCAN receipt (electronic or paper).