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How to use the ESTA & eTA Checker
- 1Choose the country that issued your passport.
- 2See what you need for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
- 3Apply only on the official government website or app linked on each card.
eTA at a glance
Online on the Government of Canada website; most are approved within minutes. Needed when you fly to or transit through a Canadian airport.
| eTA | |
|---|---|
| Fee | CA$7 |
| Valid for | 5 years, or until your passport expires |
| Length of stay | Usually up to 6 months per visit |
| Official website | www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html |
Who needs an eTA (52 nationalities)
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Visa required, but an eTA may be possible
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, Seychelles, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay: you can apply for an eTA instead of a visa when flying if you held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or have a valid US non-immigrant visa.
No authorisation needed
United States.
Everyone else needs a visa
Citizens of the other 131 countries and territories must apply for a visitor visa before travelling to Canada. Use our visa checker to see the rules for your passport.
Good to know
- US citizens need only a valid passport; US green card holders need a passport and green card.
- Arriving by car, bus, train or boat? Visa-exempt travellers don't need an eTA.
- Some visa-required nationalities (for example the Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, Morocco and Argentina) can get an eTA instead of a visa when flying, if they held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or have a valid US non-immigrant visa.
Travel authorisations by country
Frequently asked questions
How much does the eTA cost?
CA$7 when you apply on the official website or app. Unofficial agencies often charge several times more for the same application.
How long is the eTA valid?
5 years, or until your passport expires. Usually up to 6 months per visit.
How long does it take to get an eTA?
Online on the Government of Canada website; most are approved within minutes. Needed when you fly to or transit through a Canadian airport.