Understanding the applicable fees and processing timelines helps you plan your Canada ETA application with confidence. The sections below set out how charges are calculated and how your choice of processing speed affects the total payable amount.
Canada ETA Fee For Top Visitors
Canada ETA Fee Structure
Use the fee tool below to select your nationality. The tool displays the applicable Canada ETA cost, validity period, permitted entries, and maximum permitted stay.
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ETA Fee Differences Based on Application Priority
Canada ETA applications are reviewed under 3 processing timelines. You select your preferred timeline at the time of submission. The chosen option determines the total amount payable.
Standard Processing
- Processing Time: 1-6 Working Days
- Applicants with flexible travel schedules who do not require expedited review.
- Fee implication: No additional processing charges apply.
Rush Processing
- Processing Time: 1- 3 Working Days
- Travellers with upcoming travel plans who prefer earlier application review and prioritisation.
- Fee implication: An additional priority processing fee of $59 applies.
Super-Rush Processing
- Processing Time: 24 Hours
- Applicants with time-sensitive travel requirements who need the fastest available handling.
- Fee implication: An express handling fee of $99 applies.
Breakdown of Canadian ETA Charges
The final payable amount separates mandatory charges from optional services.
- ETA Cost (Mandatory): A compulsory fee paid directly to Canadian immigration authorities for processing your ETA application.
- Service Fee (Mandatory): Covers end-to-end application support - document checks, application review, submission assistance, and compliance verification with Canadian immigration standards.
- Rush Processing Charge (Optional): Applies only when you select a faster processing option. This charge covers priority handling and a shortened review timeline.
Note: Your bank or card issuer may apply currency conversion or international transaction fees during payment. These charges are imposed by your financial institution and form no part of the Canadian ETA fee.
How Canadian ETA Fees Are Paid
Payment is required electronically at the time of submission. Applications are reviewed only after payment is confirmed.
Accepted Payment Options
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- PayPal
- Cryptocurrency
Transaction Security
All transactions are processed using industry-standard encryption protocols. Payment details are used solely to authorise the transaction and are not retained after processing is complete.
Steps to Complete Canada ETA Fee Payment
The steps below describe the payment process required before your application enters review.
Proceed to the Payment Stage
Once your ETA application form is complete and required documents are uploaded, you are directed to the fee payment page.
Review the Final Payable Amount
The system displays the total fee calculated from your application details and selected processing option.
Confirm the Fee Summary
Verify the displayed amount before proceeding to payment authorisation.
Submit the Payment Request
After confirmation, initiate the payment request to allow your application to move forward.
Receive Payment Acknowledgement
A confirmation is generated upon successful payment. Your application is then forwarded for review.
Note: Upon approval, your Canadian ETA is delivered electronically to the email address provided during application.
What the Service Fee Covers
The service fee gives you access to:
- Application review by dedicated ETA experts.
- Document guidance to help you submit correct and complete paperwork.
- Self-service status tracking and regular email updates once your application enters processing.
- Tools to complete an incomplete application without restarting from the beginning.
- A clear explanation of ETA conditions - validity, permitted stay, and entry rules.
- 24/7 support throughout the application process.
- Final submission handled on your behalf, after review confirms the application is correctly lodged.
These services and tools deliver a transparent, well-managed application experience, reducing errors, avoiding delays, and giving you confidence at every stage.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
No refunds are issued once a Canada ETA application has been submitted and payment confirmed. This applies to the ETA fee, the service fee, and any priority processing fee selected.
Proceeding with payment confirms your understanding and acceptance of this policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Payment must be made online, in full before your application is processed.
Yes. The Canadian authorities set ETA fees, and these may be revised from time to time. The fee tool reflects the most recent official fee information available.
Your ETA is issued based on the processing option you selected and the accuracy and completeness of your submitted application.
You must submit a new application. An expired ETA cannot be extended or reactivated. The applicable fees apply again.
Changes to an approved ETA are not permitted. If personal or passport details require correction after approval, a new application is required.
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