Eligible travellers from these countries can now travel to Canada with an eTA (without a Visa*) :
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Costa Rica
- Morocco
- Panama
- Philippines
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
These countries can travel by air** or transit through Canada with an eTA starting today*** for a stay of up to six months on business or leisure.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
The eTA is an electronic document linked to the traveller’s passport. The application for an eTA is done online on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. This document is valid for up to 5 years or until password expiry.
To submit an application for an eTA, applicants will need to answer the required questions and have a valid:
- Passport
- Email Address
- Credit or Debit Card
Most eTA applications are usually finalized in minutes. The cost of an eTA is currently $7 CAD.
Conditions
Applicants who want to apply for an eTA to enter Canada by air will need to have:
- Held a valid Canadian visa in the last 10 years.
- A valid visa from the United States.
You can apply for an eTA on your own or ask for help from people you trust, such as friends or family members or authorized representatives (immigration consultants, paralegals, lawyers or Notaires du Québec).
Before you start an eTA application be sure to understand the requirements and conditions. Be prepared if your eTA is not approved within minutes. You may be requested to provide additional documents. A decision will be made once you submit the required documents to IRCC.
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* Conditions Apply.
** If entering by land or sea (by car, bus, train and boat—including by cruise ship, a visa may be required.
*** This announcement was made by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada on June 6, 2023 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.