Key Information

eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
6 months per visit
5 years or until passport expiration
Multiple
Usually within 48h (up to 72h)
Tourism, business, transit

Required Documents

  • 📘 Valid passport
  • ✉️ Valid email address (to receive the eTA)
  • 💳 Credit or debit card for payment
  • ✈️ Travel itinerary (optional)
  • 💼 Proof of funds (optional)
  • 🏨 Accommodation details (optional)

eTA-Eligible Countries

The eTA is available to citizens of visa-exempt countries, including:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇺 Australia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden + 42 more countries

Frequently Asked Questions

An eTA is not a visa. It's an electronic travel authorization for citizens of visa-exempt countries to enter Canada for short stays without needing a traditional visa. The eTA allows stays of up to 6 months for tourism, business, or transit. For longer stays, work, or study, a traditional visa or permit is required.
Most eTA applications are approved within 48 hours. However, some applications can take up to 72 hours. We recommend applying at least 7 days before your travel date to allow for any delays. With our express service, most applications are processed within 48 hours.
Yes! Your eTA is valid for 5 years from its approval date (or until your passport expires, whichever comes first). You can make as many trips to Canada as you want during this period, as long as each stay doesn't exceed 6 months. Immigration officers may determine the length of each stay upon arrival.
The official IRCC website can be complex and the application form is difficult to navigate. GoVisa offers a simplified application form, a thorough review of your application before submission to catch errors early, real-time tracking of your application status, and 24/7 customer support in your language. If anything goes wrong, we handle the entire process for you.
Yes, in most cases you will need an eTA even for transit through Canada. If you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country and stopping over in Canada to connect to another flight, you need an eTA. The only exceptions are if you hold a valid Canadian visa or if you're a US permanent resident with a travel document.