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An eTA is a quick, low-cost online authorization that visa-exempt travellers need to fly to or through Canada. It is linked electronically to your passport and can stay valid for up to five years. It is only for air travel and is not required when arriving by land or sea.
Citizens of visa-exempt countries (and certain other eligible travellers) arriving in Canada by air.
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No. Lawful permanent residents of the United States are exempt from the eTA, but you must show a valid passport from your country of nationality plus your green card.
No. An eTA only lets visa-exempt travellers board a flight to Canada as a visitor; it does not grant the right to work or study.
If your eTA is refused, you are not authorized to fly to Canada under the visa-exempt process and would typically need to apply for a visitor visa instead.
The key requirements for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) include being a citizen of a visa-exempt country, holding a valid passport, and meeting general admissibility requirements, with costs and processing times varying, and it's essential to check the official government website for the most up-to-date information.
Because the eTA is tied to a specific passport, you must apply for a new eTA when you get a new passport, even if the old eTA hasn't reached five years.
The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a quick online authorization for visa-exempt travelers flying to or through Canada, linked to their passport and valid for up to five years. Citizens of visa-exempt countries and certain other eligible travelers arriving in Canada by air qualify for an eTA.
An eTA is valid for up to five years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Most visitors are allowed to stay up to six months per entry.
Generally no. An eTA is only required when you fly into or transit through Canada by air; arriving by land or sea does not require one.
