Canada ETA Application Service

eTA Canada Visa, or Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization, is a mandatory travel documents for citizens of visa-exempt countries. If you are a citizen of a Canada eTA eligible country you will need Canada eTA for layover or transit, or for tourism and sightseeing, or for business purposes, or for medical treatment .

Applying for an Canada eTA is a straighforward process and whole process can be completed online. However its a good idea to understand what are essential Canada eTA requirements before you begin the process. In order to apply for your eTA Canada Visa, you will have to complete the application form on this website, provide passport, employment and travel details, and pay online.

Essential Requirements

Before you can complete your application for eTA Canada Visa, you will need to have three (3) things: a valid email adress, a way to pay online (debit card or credit card) and a valid passport.

A valid email address

You will need a valid email address to apply for eTA Canada Visa application. As part of the application process, you are required to provide your email address and all communication regarding your application will be done via email. After you complete the Canada eTA application, your Canada eTA should arrive in your email within 72 hours.

Online form of payment

After providing all the details regarding your trip to Canada, you are required to make the payment online. We use secure payment gateway to process all payments. You will need either a valid Debit or Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) to make your payment.

Valid passport

You must have a valid passport that has not expired. If you do not have a passport, then you must apply for one immediately since eTA Canada Visa application cannot be completed without the passport information. Remember that Canada eTA Visa is electronically linked to your passport.

Time required to complete eTA Canada Visa application

It typically takes 10-30 minutes to complete eTA application. If you have all the information ready, it could take as little as 10 minutes to complete the form and make your payment. Since eTA Canada Visa is a 100% online process, most Canada eTA application results are mailed within 24 hours to your email address. If you do not have all information ready, it could take upto an hour to finish the application.

Support for Multiple Languages

Start your Canada eTA application by visiting www.visacanadaeta.org and clicking "Apply Online." The form is available in various languages, including French, Spanish, and more. Choose your preferred language for a translated version

Should you encounter difficulties completing the application form, several resources are available to provide assistance. These include a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and a page outlining the general requirements for the Canadian eTA. For further clarification or support, please contact our helpdesk.

Form sections and questions

The eTA application form requests information on the following:

Personal Details

• Family/last name
• First name or give name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Country of birth
• Email Address
• Martial status

Passport Details

• Passport type (Ordinary or Diplomatic or Official or Service)
• Issuing Country of Passport
• Passport number
• Passport date of issue
• Passport expiry date
• Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)? (optional)*
• USA Permanent Resident Card number (optional)*
• Green Card Expiration Date (optional)*

Address and Travel Details

• Street name, town or city, postal or zip code
• Purpose of visit (tourist, transit or business)
• Expected arrival date
• Have your applied for Canada before

Employment details

• Occupation(select from dropown)
• Job title
• Name of company / university
• Start date
• Town or city
• Country

NOTE: You may need to enter Green Card details if your country of passport does not automatically qualify for Canada eTA

Background questions

• Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry to or ordered to leave Canada or another country?
• Have you ever committed, been arrested for, been convicted of any criminal offence in any country?
• In the past two years, were you diagnosed with tuberculosis?
• Do you have a serious medical condition for which you are receiving regular treatment?
• Consent and declaration

Filling Passport Details

Accurate Passport number, Issuing country, Passport Date of Issue and Expirty are crucial, as your eTA is linked to your passport, which you must travel with.

Passport number

• The passport number, located at the top of the passport's information page, must be entered accurately.
• Passport numbers typically range from 8 to 11 characters in length. Any entry outside this range is likely to be wrong.
• As passport numbers consist of alphanumeric characters, attention should be paid to distinguishing between similar characters such as the letter "O" and the numeral "0," as well as the letter "I" and the numeral "1."
• Special characters, including hyphens and spaces, should not be included.

Country Code

• Select the exact country code as it appears on your passport's information page.
• Find the country code by looking for "Code," "Issuing Country," or "Authority" on your passport.

What happens after making Payment

Once you have completed the Application Form page, you will be prompted to make a payment. All payments are processed via Secure PayPal payment gateway. Once your payment is complete, you should recieve your Canada eTA Visa in your email inbox within 72 hours.

Next Steps: After applying and making payment for Canada eTA

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Check your eligibility for eTA Canada Visa and apply for eTA Canada Visa 72 hours in advance of your flight. In addition to Spanish citizens, British citizens, Singapore citizens, Swiss citizens, Taiwanese citizens and Dutch citizens can apply online for Canada eTA.