Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

• Those who have already obtained a valid visa to enter Canada.
• Anyone entering by land or sea.
• Armed Forces visiting Canada on official duty.
• Students who have a valid Canadian study permit dated on or after August 1, 2015.
• Flight crew, civil aviation inspectors, accident investigators.
• Temporary Foreign Workers who have a valid Canadian work permit date on or after August 1, 2015.
• French citizens who live in and are travelling from St. Pierre and Miquelon.
• Persons entering from the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, while holding valid status in Canada.
• Accredited diplomats.
• Canadian citizens and dual citizens (provided you are travelling on a Canadian passport)
• Canadian permanent residents (you need your PR card or point of entry documentation)
• US citizens (US permanent residents, or green card holders, DO require an eTA when travelling by air)

When should I apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization?

The Canadian government advises you to apply as soon as you know you travel itinerary.

However, an eTA can be obtained at the last minute via a smartphone. All you need is an internet connection. The email authorization often only takes a few minutes to come through.

There is no requirement to print an eTA. It is electronically linked to your passport or travel document.

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