When we plan road trips we usually start off by booking a car or checking out all the cities we would like to see. Before getting all hooked up on your road trip around Canada, I suggest you obtain your travel document first and get that out of the way. We have simplified the process in 5 simple steps:
1. What is a Canada ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)?
An ETA is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals who will arrive in Canada by air. From March 15, 2016, visa-exempt country nationals who fly/transit Canada will need the ETA. Exceptions include US citizens and travelers with a valid visa issued by the Canadian Embassy.
All non-citizens require a Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization to enter Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens/nationals and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon residents.
All visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an ETA to fly to or transit through Canada.
2. What do I need to apply for a Canada ETA?
No documents are required to submit an ETA application. You will only need to have a valid passport along with an email address and a credit/debit card or PayPal account for the payment.
3. How can I apply for a Canada ETA?
The application for Canada ETA is really easy. It has only three steps:
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The first step will ask you to fill in your general information. You also need to choose the processing time from the options mentioned above.
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The second step will ask you to revise step one and make the payment.
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The last step consists of a questionnaire and a photo upload. It is at this point when you need to upload your passport scan. Other documents may be required as well, but it depends on personal circumstances.
Click here to start. After you are done, you submit your form and wait for your visa to arrive. In case you need assistance to fill your application, iVisa has a fantastic support service that you can call 24/7.
4. What are the processing times and prices?
You will have three options:
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Standard processing – your visa application is processed within 2 days, and the price is USD $103.49 (service fees included).
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Rush processing – you will receive your visa within 24 hours, and the total price of it is USD $137.49 (service fees included).
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Super rush processing – this is the fastest option. You will get your (country visa) in only 12 hours, and you will be charged USD $201.49 (service fees included).
Click here to start your application.
5. Where can I find more information about the Canada ETA?
For a faster resolution click here and start chatting with one of our customer service representatives. Alternatively, you can find more info and FAQs here.
Yixi (Sophia) Li is the co-author of this article. She is a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) who has been working with an immigration law firm since 2016. She is also a licensed paralegal in Ontario and a notary public. She has a Masters of Law. In 2018, she founded Mainstay Immigration Law Firm and Yixi Li Legal Firm.