Canada Visa and eTA Application Services

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 | Canada eTA

Canada eTA made the entry process easy for travellers visiting Canada. It is a valid entry permit to Canada which is a necessary travel document for nationals of a few countries. Travellers should check the Canada eTA eligible country list to check their eligibility for applying to Canada eTA. It is mandatory only for eligible travellers entering Canada via its airports. Alos, Canada eTA permits travellers only for a few travel purposes which include short-term training or academic courses, tourism, visiting family and friends and business-related activities.

Transit or transfer passengers (from the Canada eTA eligible countries) transiting through Canadian airports need to get a Canada eTA. Travellers must be sure of the Canada eTA requirements and eligibility to have a smooth entry process. The advantages, like an easy application process, quick approvals and minimal documents, offer a convenient and hassle-free entry process for travellers.

Canada eTA or Online Canada Visa

The application process for Canada eTA is easy and hassle-free. Applicants can complete the Canada eTA application form within 10-15 minutes. The online process allows travellers to complete their application forms without visiting the Canadian embassy or consulate. The online facility provides great convenience for travellers. Even though the application process is simple, knowing the steps in advance will help ensure a smooth application process.

Please note that travellers who are eligible for Canada eTA should board the flight only after getting an approved Canada eTA. During the airport check-in the airline will check traveller’s Canada eTA status which is linked to their passport using the passport number.

Documents Required

The Canada eTA application process is effortless if all the documents are in place. Travel documents are a crucial aspect of the entry process. Proper and valid documents are key to assessing the eligibility and risk factors of travellers entering Canada. The documents needed to get a Canada eTA are listed below.

A valid passport (a necessary travel document that must have 2 blank pages).
An email ID is required to receive updates and Canada eTA.
Payment modes (any available and valid online options or credit card, debit card, etc).

Canada eTA Validity

The validity of Canada eTA is five years. After the approval, travellers Canada eTA will be connected to their passports. Despite the five-year validity, travellers Canada eTA becomes invalid after the expiry date of their passport (if the passport expires before the Canada eTA validity period). Canada eTA permits multiple visits to Canada and for each visit, travellers can stay up to six months (consecutive months).

Canada eTA Eligibility Requirements

Travellers should be eligible to apply for Canada eTA (Check with the Canada eTA eligible countries).
Entering Canada through Canadian airports.
Free from safety threats or any related potential risks.
Visit Canada only for meeting friends and family, tourism or business activities.
Planning for a short-term stay in Canada (within 6 months).

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Information Asked in the Application Form

After a quick glance, travellers can start entering details in the Canada eTA application form. Travellers must provide the following list of details while filling out the Canada eTA application form.

Full name (as same as in the passport)
Date of birth
Citizenship
Gender
Email ID
Place of birth
Country of birth
Passport number
Passport type (such as diplomatic, ordinary, official, etc.)
Passport issue date
Passport issue country
Passport expiry date

Before submitting the form, applicants must make sure that all the application forms are filled out completely without leaving any entry field unanswered. The information provided in the application form should be accurate and valid. Even small mistakes or errors (such as leaving a character while entering the passport number, etc.) in the Canada eTA application form might cause delays in the application process or lead to Canada eTA rejection or denial.

To cross-check the applicant’s travel history, the Canada eTA application form contains a few security-related background questions which are listed below. Applicants must answer all of them.

Have you ever been denied entry to Canada or ordered to leave Canada?
Have you ever been denied an entry permit or Canadian visa?

Travellers who have a criminal record of any type should disclose the information. They must report every detail, such as the type of offense committed, the situation, the location and the date of the crime. Travellers can still enter and stay in Canada, but the decision depends on the nature and factors of the crime committed. Please note that if the nature of the crime is related to a safety threat to the public, such travellers will not be permitted to enter Canada.

The Canada eTA application form has a few questions related to the applicant’s medical or health history which are mentioned below.

Have you been diagnosed with tuberculosis in the past 2 years?
Did you stay in close contact with individuals suffering from tuberculosis for the past 2 years?
Do you have a critical medical condition or illness and are undergoing regular treatment?

Just like the above-mentioned question, the Canada eTA application form might have a list of medical conditions and applicants must select their illness type from the list (only if they have any illness). All the questions help to evaluate and assess the applicant's medical record. This does not imply that the applicant's Canada eTA application will be rejected if they have a critical disease or illness mentioned in the list.