The Canada eTA allows conditionally eligible travellers to fly to Canada for tourism, business, family visit and transit without applying for a traditional visitor visa.

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Who Is Eligible to Apply Conditionally?

Applicants must meet the following conditions to apply for a Canada eTA:

  • Applicants travelling to or transiting through Canada by air.
  • Travellers holding a valid passport from an eTA eligible nationality.
  • Applicants with either a Canadian visitor visa issued within the last 10 years or a valid US non-immigrant visa.

Note:

  • Check the Canada eTA policy to know if your nationality is eligible to apply under this category.
  • Conditionally eligible nationals in this category who enter Canada by land or sea cannot use an eTA and must apply for a Canadian visitor visa through the appropriate channels.
  • If travellers do not hold the required supporting documents, they must apply for a Canada visitor visa instead.

What You Need Before Applying

Applicants applying for a Canada eTA under this category must provide the following:

A Valid Passport

  • Applicants must upload a clear scan of the passport biodata page. 
  • The passport validity must match the entire duration of the Canada eTA.

Supporting Document Information

Applicants must also provide details of one of the following at the time of application:

  • Canadian visitor visa issued within the last 10 years (even if expired)
  • A valid US non-immigrant visa

Note: You only need to provide the visa number and expiry date of your supporting document. No scanned copy is required for the application.

What if my US non-immigrant visa expires before I travel to Canada?
The US non-immigrant visa must be valid when applying for the Canada eTA. After approval, you can travel to Canada even if your US visa has expired.

eTA Validity and Permitted Stay

  • Entry Type: Multiple Entries
  • Validity Period: Valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue.
  • Duration of Stay: Allows a stay of up to 6 months from the date of arrival.

Canada eTA Application Steps

Access the eTA Portal

Register yourself on the Canada eTA portal using a valid email and basic personal details.

Start the Application

Complete the eTA form with accurate passport, visa, and travel information.

Upload Documents

Submit a clear scan of your passport biodata page.

Receive Your eTA

Your Canada eTA confirmation will be sent to your email after approval.

Processing Times and Fees

The total Canada eTA fees vary based on the processing speed selected at the time of application. You can choose from the following processing options:

  • Normal Processing: 1-6 Working Days
  • Rush Processing: 1- 3 Working Days
  • Super Rush Processing: 24 Hours

Note: Delays in application processing may occur if additional documents are requested or if information provided contains errors or mismatches.

Canada eTA FAQs

The duration of stay under a Canada eTA is generally non-extendable. Travellers must check with the relevant authorities before their current authorised stay expires.

No, Canadian citizens do not require an eTA to enter Canada.