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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

 

An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a new required foreign national visa that exempts the countries arriving in Canada by air. It can be for tourism or to pass through in transit.

 

Do I need an Electronic Travel Authorization?

 

One needs an eTA only when you are traveling to Canada by air from the visa-exempt country.

The following listed are exempted from requiring an eTA:

 

  • – If you are a US citizen.
  • – If you are a Canadian Permanent Resident.
  • – Accredited diplomats.
  • – Entering from the US while holding valid status in Canada
  • – If you are a French citizen who lives in and also traveling from St. Pierre and Miquelon.
  • – If you have a valid Canadian work permit.
  • – Flight crew, accident investigators, and civil aviation inspectors.
  • – Students having valid study permits in Canada.
  • – Armed officers visiting on official Duty.
  • – Entering by sea and land.
  • – If you have a valid visa to enter Canada.

 

How can I get Electronic Travel Authorization?

 

The applicant can apply for an eTA through the official website of the Canadian federal government website.

 

Before you apply you needs:

 

  • – Valid Passport
  • – If you are a US permanent resident, you can by using:
    •      – Valid permit to re-enter the US
    •      – Valid US refugee travel document
  • – Valid email address
  • – Credit card 
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When should I apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization?

 

Generally, the Canadian government advises you to apply as soon as you know about your travel.

 

However, you can get it even at the last minute via smartphone. You just need an internet connection. And email authorization also takes only a few minutes to come.

 

And there is no need to print eTA. It is automatically linked with your passport when you get it.

 

How long is an Electronic Travel Authorization valid for?

 

An Electronic Travel Authorization Travel is Valid for five years, or unless your passport or travel documents expire.