eTA Canada Visa
A Canada eTA is required. We can assist in processing this document.
Travel Document Type
eTA
Government Fee
USD 5.50
Byevisa Processing Fee
USD 14.00
Processing Time
30 minutes
All about the Canada Visa
The Canada eTA stands for Electronic Travel Authorisation. You’re required to obtain this Canada visitor visa if you’re arriving there by air, and you’re a citizen of eligible countries including the UK, France, Germany, Japan and Australia. US citizens are exempt. You do not need an eTA if you’re arriving by land or sea, such as if you’re entering by bus from the USA. If you’re from a country not eligible for an eTA, you need a visitor visa.
Canada’s eTA is valid for up to 5 years after the date of issue, or when your passport expires, whichever comes first. It enables you to enter the Great White North multiple times during its validity period, for visits of up to 6 months (180 days) each. To obtain the authorisation, you’ll need a currently valid passport. It’s recommended that you print a copy of your travel document, to take to the airport and show to the check-in staff just in case.
Canada’s government introduced the eTA in March 2016. Unlike traditional visas, which are paper and include your passport being stamped, your Canada travel document is electronically linked to your passport. When you apply, your information will be sent to Canada’s Department of Immigration, who’ll decide whether to approve your application. Once your application is approved, Byevisa will send you an email to confirm this. At the airport, the check-in staff will check your passport to see if you’re authorised to travel.
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eTA Canada Application Process
To apply for a Canada tourist visa is straightforward with Byevisa. You’ll just need:
- Some personal information, like your name, nationality, date of birth, country of residence, passport number, plus your intended entry and exit dates.
- A current passport that’s valid for the duration of your proposed stay. However, the travel industry recommends that your passport have at least 6 months’ validity.
- A valid debit or credit card, so you can pay for your Byevisa eTA Canada application.
- An email address, so that we can tell you when your application is accepted, and to send you your eTA.
Even once you obtain your Canada eVisa, you’ll still have to take your passport to the airport, when you go to board your flight. This is because the airport check-in staff will check your passport electronically, to see if you’ve obtained your eTA. After all, it’s an electronic system that ties your passport number to your visa.
Your Canada eTA enables you to visit the country multiple times for 6 months (180 days) each, up to 5 years from your authorisation’s initial date. However, if your passport expires or you get a new one between your visa’s issue and expiry dates, you’ll have to get new travel authorisation too.
An advantage of the Canada tourist visa is that you don’t have to apply each time you visit the country. Instead, a single eTA is valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue. You can consult Byevisa’s visa checker here to see if you’re eligible for the authorisation. However, if you already have a valid visa, then you won’t need to apply to enter Canada.
eTA Canada Requirements and Eligibility
To apply for an eTA visa Canada, you’ll just need: (1) some personal details, (2) a valid passport, (3) a credit or debit card to pay for your application, (4) and a current email address. Also, to be eligible, you have to be a citizen of one of these countries:
Andorra
Anguilla
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bermuda
Brazil* (under certain conditions; please consult your Canadian embassy for more information.)
British citizen
British national (overseas)
British overseas citizen
British Subject, with a right of abode in the United Kingdom
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cayman Islands
Chile
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hong Kong* (must have a passport issued by Hong Kong SAR.)
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel, must have a national Israeli passport
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Montserrat
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Island
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Korea
Romania* (electronic passport holders only.)
Saint Helena
Samoa
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Arab Emirates
United States (Green Card holders)
Vatican City State
To travel to Canada, you need to be vaccinated against yellow fever if you’re arriving from a country susceptible to this disease. To check if you’re coming from a country at risk of yellow fever, please consult the World Health Organisation’s website.
Also, if you’re flying to the Great White North with children, they’ll need their own individual eTAs too. So you have to apply for a Canada tourist visa for each of your children. It’s not enough for your children to be listed on your passport as the adult.
Fortunately, with Byevisa you’ll find out very quickly if your authorisation has been approved. With our Standard service, we’ll process your application in just 24 hours. With our Rapid and Highly Rapid services, you’ll receive your visa in just 4 hours or 30 minutes respectively. Our Standard service costs USD 0.00, while our Rapid and Highly Rapid services will be available soon.
Canada Tourist Visa Forms and Documents
To apply with Byevisa, take the following simple steps:
- Select your nationality as stated in your passport.
- Choose ‘eTA’ from the available visas.
- Decide how fast you want your visa.
Once you’ve selected your options, you’ll see what your Canada travel visa with Byevisa will cost. Typically, this will include the Canadian government’s USD 0.00 visa fee, and Byevisa’s fee, depending on which service you’ve chosen: Standard, Rapid or Highly Rapid.
Once you’re happy with your selections, click ‘Apply Now’ to be taken to the next page. Here, you’ll add both your personal details and payment details, to pay for your application.
The following personal details are required:
- Your email, so we can tell when your application is accepted, and send you your eTA.
- Your intended date of arrival and departure.
- Your first name, and middle name if applicable.
- Your last name.
- Your gender.
- Your nationality.
- Your birthday.
- The country where you were born.
- Your country of residence.
- Your passport number.
- Your passport issue and expiration date.
- The type of visa you’re applying for.
You can add as many applicants as are travelling with you. Just make sure you add their personal information correctly.
Once you’ve added your details for yourself and for everyone you’re travelling with, you select how fast you want your Canada visa.
Byevisa offers the following helpful services:
- Standard service: costs USD 0.00 and you’ll receive your visa in 24 hours.
- Rapid service: (available soon).
- Highly Rapid service: (available soon).
Lastly, once you’ve selected which Byevisa service you want, you pay for your application. To pay with a standard debit or credit card, simply enter the following information:
- Your name, as it appears on your debit or credit card.
- Your debit or credit card number.
- Your debt or credit card’s expiry month and year.
- The three-digit CVC security code, on the back of your card.
When you’ve entered your payment information correctly, click the submit button. You’ll receive your authorisation as fast as you’ve selected from among our services! Alternatively, you can also pay by Paypal.
Canada Visa Status Check
To check your status on the Byevisa site, scroll up to the correct option in the main menu and enter your details.
Here, you’ll be able to see if your travel document:
- Has been authorised.
- Remains pending.
- Remains valid and for how long.
- Was rejected.
In the vast majority of cases, we’ll send you your eVisa in the timeframe you’ve selected. So it’s only necessary to check your eVisa’s status once your chosen processing time has passed.
How Much Is An eTA Canada Visa?
The Canadian government charges USD 0.00. In addition, depending on which Byevisa service you choose and how fast you want your authorisation, you’ll pay a processing charge. These are:
- Standard service: costs USD 0.00 and you’ll receive your visa in 24 hours.
- Rapid service: (available soon).
- Highly Rapid service: (available soon).
With Byevisa’s service, you save yourself the time and hassle of dealing with your Canadian embassy or consulate. Instead, we handle your visa application for you, so you can focus on looking forward to your visit, whether that’s gushing over Niagara Falls, or pointing out Toronto’s CN Tower.
More Canada Visa Questions and Information
In case you have more questions about the eTA that we’ve not answered in the sections above, please find below more information that you may find useful.
