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Electronic Travel Authorisation Canada
Guide Summary
If you’re considering a trip to Canada for one of our ski or snowboard courses, rest assured that the process of obtaining an Electronic Travel Visa (eTA) is straightforward. For UK nationals, this can be done online and typically takes just a few minutes to a few days to get approved. Here’s our comprehensive guide to the eTA process, designed to make your journey as smooth as possible and get you on the slopes in no time.
Please follow the advice below for applying for your eTA, an essential for any ski, snowboard or ski patrol course in Canada.
Who Needs An eTA?
Canada holds a visa-exemption policy with many countries, including the UK and Ireland, allowing citizens to visit Canada for up to six months without requiring a visa. As of March 15 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals entering Canada by air will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).
All travellers must have an ETA to board their flight. Those with a valid Canadian working visa (such as an IEC working holiday visa) do not need to apply for a separate eTA as an eTA is included within the documentation of the visa entry letter.
Applying for an eTA
Immigration, Refugee & Citizenship Canada website (IRCC): You must apply for an eTA on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website (CIC).
Before you apply, make sure you have:
- a valid passport from a visa-exempt country
- a credit/debit card to make a payment of $7
- a valid email address
eTA Application Tips & Advice
The purpose of the eTA is to provide Canadian Immigration with information about you. This includes a few simple background questions about your current job, financial information for your visit to Canada, and any medical issues you may have.
- UK passport holders need to select ‘British Citizen’ from the passport list
- If you have previously applied to enter Canada (via a visa programme or work permit) you need to provide your Unique Client Identifier (UCI)
- Be honest and forthcoming with information
- Double check everything before you submit
- The processing time is usually a few minutes, but it can take up to several days
When your ETA is approved, it will be linked to the passport you used to apply. You must present this passport upon check-in for your flight to Canada.
For further information, read about the eTA process in the Canadian government’s official guidelines. We are also on hand to answer any questions, so feel free to contact us.
