Canada eTA Policy
Depending on the traveller's nationality, they can either apply for a Canada eTA or a Canada visa or be exempt from both requirements.
Countries Eligible for the Canada eTA (Air Travel Only)
A Canada eTA is an electronic travel authorisation required for certain foreign nationals travelling to or transiting through Canada by air.
Who can apply without supporting documents?
Applicants from the following nationalities can apply for a Canada eTA using only a valid passport.
- Andorra
- Anguilla
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montserrat
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Papua New Guinea
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City (Holy See)
Who can apply with supporting documents?
Applicants from the following nationalities must have held a Canadian visitor visa in the last 10 years OR currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa (valid on the day of application) to apply for a Canadian eTA.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Costa Rica
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Panama
- Philippines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
Which Countries Do Not Need an eTA for Canada?
Travellers from the countries listed below do not need a Canada eTA to enter Canada.
- Abkhazia
- Antarctica
- Aruba
- Cook Islands
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Faroe Islands
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- New Caledonia
- Northern Cyprus
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- South Ossetia
- Tokelau
- Transnistria
- Western Sahara
Which Countries Need a Canada Visa?
- Aland Islands
- American Samoa
- Bonaire
- Bouvet Island
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Curacao
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Guernsey
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Jersey
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Sint Maarten
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- US Virgin Islands
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- United States of America
- Wallis and Futuna
Travellers Exempt from Canada Visa and eTA Requirements
You do not need a visa or an eTA to enter Canada if any of the following apply:
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Canadian citizens (must travel with a valid Canadian passport)
- Dual citizens (must use their Canadian passport)
- Canadian permanent residents (must carry a valid PR Card or PRTD)
U.S. & Special Citizenship Exemptions
- U.S. citizens
- U.S. lawful permanent residents
- French citizens living in Saint Pierre and Miquelon travelling directly to Canada
Status-Based Exemptions
Travellers who already hold a valid Canadian status (visitor, student, or worker) and are returning to Canada only after visiting:
- The United States, or
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Transit & Stopover Exemptions
- Travellers flying to or from the U.S. with a fuel stop in Canada, provided that they:
- Hold valid U.S. entry documents, or
- Were lawfully admitted to the U.S.
- Passengers on flights making an unscheduled stop in Canada
- Travellers eligible under the TWOV or the China Transit Program
Official & Duty-Based Exemptions
- Flight crew members
- Civil aviation inspectors
- Accident investigators
- Armed forces personnel (non-civilian) under the Visiting Forces Act
- Accredited diplomats
Visiting Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Canada will host FIFA World Cup matches from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with games in Toronto and Vancouver. International visitors must meet Canada’s standard entry requirements.
There is no separate FIFA World Cup visa. Depending on your nationality and mode of travel, you may require a Canada ETA or a Canada Visitor Visa before travelling. A match ticket is not required to apply, but early application is advised to ensure timely approval and avoid missing the event.
Content Disclaimer: Although this information was last updated in July 2026, travellers should verify the latest requirements with the relevant authorities, embassies, and airlines before travel.