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The electronic travel authorization for Canada, step by step
If you are flying to Canada, you need an eTA. It costs CAD $7 on the official site, a decision usually arrives within minutes (allow up to 72 hours), and the authorization is valid for up to 5 years with multiple entries.
CAD $756
What is the Canada eTA
The eTA is required for visa-exempt travellers flying to Canada. It is linked to your passport.
How to apply for the Canada eTA
The application is entirely online on the official Government of Canada site.
How much the Canada eTA costs
The official fee is CAD $7, paid once. The authorization then lasts up to 5 years.
How long the Canada eTA lasts
The authorization is valid for up to 5 years — or until your passport expires, if that comes first.
How long the Canada eTA takes
Most applications are decided within minutes. Even so, allow up to 72 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the Canada eTA
Short answers to the most common questions.
This is an independent guide. We are not affiliated with the Government of Canada and we do not submit applications.
Apply on the official Government of Canada site