Electronic Travel Authority

Canada eTA Eligibility

You need a Canada eTA if you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country and you are flying to, or transiting through, a Canadian airport. Citizens of select visa-required countries may also apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa when travelling by air. Check whether your nationality is listed below.

Eligible Countries

    RegionEligible Passport Holders
    EuropeAndorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania*, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City State.
    United Kingdom: British citizens, British nationals (overseas), British overseas citizens re-admissible to the UK, British overseas territory citizens, and British subjects with right of abode in the UK.
    *Romania: electronic passport holders only.
    Asia & Middle EastBrunei Darussalam, Hong Kong SAR**, Israel***, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, Singapore, Taiwan****, United Arab Emirates.
    **Must hold a passport issued by the Hong Kong SAR. ***Must hold a national Israeli passport. ****Must hold an ordinary passport issued by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that includes the personal identification number.
    OceaniaAustralia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands.
    Americas & CaribbeanBahamas, Barbados, Chile.
    Select visa-required countries (eTA-X)Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay.
    Citizens of these countries may apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa only if they are flying to Canada and have held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years or currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa.

    Important Notes

    • An eTA is required only for air travel. If you arrive by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship) you do not need an eTA — but you still need a valid passport.
    • US citizens are exempt and do not need an eTA. Lawful permanent residents of the United States are also exempt, but must carry a valid green card (or equivalent proof of status) together with a passport from their country of nationality.
    • Canadian citizens (including dual citizens) and Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for an eTA — they must travel with a valid Canadian passport or a permanent resident card.
    • As of 5 June 2026, travellers arriving by sea from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon (excluding cruise ships) need an eTA to board.

    Purpose of Visit

    The Canada eTA is intended for short stays — normally up to six months at a time — for tourism, visiting family or friends, short business trips, and transit through a Canadian airport. It does not authorise work or study, which require the appropriate permit.

    Validity

    An eTA is valid for up to five years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first, and allows multiple entries during that period. If you renew or replace your passport, you must apply for a new eTA.

    Approval is not a guarantee of entry

    An eTA does not guarantee entry to Canada. On arrival, a border services officer will check your passport and supporting documents and makes the final decision on admission.

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