eTA to Canada

Canada eVisa Types

The following requirements should be fulfilled if you are applying for an eTA to Canada:

• Your nationality should be included on the list of eligible countries for eTA to Canada.
• You need to be outside Canada when applying for an eTA.
• You should be travelling with the same passport you used when you applied for the eTA to Canada because these two documents will be connected digitally.
• You need to have a valid credit/debit card or any other online means of payment to pay for the Canada eTA.
• You should have a valid email address to receive the approved Canada eTA.
• Check if you have a stable internet connection to complete an online application smoothly.
• Make sure you also have access to any working electronic device to complete the application process, such as a smartphone, laptop, etc.

What do I need ?
Necessary documents:

• Passport
  Provide your passport data required in the application form.
• Credit Card
  Prepare your credit card to pay e-Visa fee.
• Email Address
  Enter your active email address.
• Apply for Canada visa

The application process for eTA to Canada is one of the simplest in the world because the only requirement is to have a valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
eTA to Canada can be obtained through a simple 3-step process which will only take a maximum of 5 minutes to complete.

Application Form Guide

1. First, you have to choose the purpose of your trip from tourism and/or business.
2. You have to complete the online eTA application form by filling in your personal details, travel and passport information as well as additional required information.
3. Choose your preferred online payment method, e.g. valid credit/debit card. Once your payment is registered, then the confirmation number will arrive at your email address.

As eTA is directly matched with an applicant’s passport, it is not necessary to carry its hard copy. However, please remember that an electronic copy of valid eTA must be saved on your electronic device you will be traveling with

• You can only apply for an eTA to Canada if you are from the list of eligible countries and it can only be used for tourism, business and transit purposes.
• You have to apply for an eTA to Canada when you are outside the country and get it approved before the intended date of your travel.
• The approval of eTA takes a maximum of 3 business days but usually the applicants enjoy the earlier approval, on average, within 16 hours.
• You should ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel or otherwise, you won’t be able to visit Canada.
• If your passport is renewed or expired, you must apply for a new eTA to Canada as it is automatically connected with your passport.
• If you are travelling with kids, they should have a valid passport and must apply separately for ETA, irrespective of their age. Applications on their behalf must be submitted by their parents or legal guardians.