ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION
Canada
Please follow the advice below for applying for your ETA.
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. Find out if you’re country is on the list.
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
- 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
- Apply in plenty of time – this is a new system and IRCC have not yet released expected processing times
- Double check everything before you submit
