Showing articles for "Canada eTA Requirements"

Canada eTA Resources

How can I apply for an eTA with a U.S. green card?

Updated: Aug 14, 2024 | Tags:: Green Card, Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada eTA Requirements

Travelling to Canada from the United States as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) involves specific procedures and requirements, particularly concerning entry authorizations. For those who aren't Canadian or U.S. citizens, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is often required to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and essential tips…

Do I need an eTA when sailing to or around Canada?

Updated: Jan 10, 2024 | Tags:: Canada Entry Requirements, Canada eTA Requirements

Whether you're planning a private yacht adventure or a public boat expedition, it's vital to understand the requirements for entry into Canadian waters. Specifically, you may wonder if the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), usually required for air travel, applies to maritime entries as well. This article seeks to clarify the need for an eTA and other crucial immigration…

Who is exempt from needing a Canada eTA?

Updated: Jan 08, 2024 | Tags:: Canada eTA Requirements, Canada Entry Requirements, Cancel eTA Application

Travellers from many countries don't require visas when travelling to Canada. Instead, residents of these nations must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA. However, not everyone from a visa-exempt nation needs an eTA. This article provides a brief guide to Canada's eTA exemptions. Canada's Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a crucial entry requirement…

Why does the eTA application require employment information?

Updated: Jan 09, 2024 | Tags:: Canada eTA Requirements, Canada eTA Application Form, Canada eTA Questions

The Canada electronic travel authorisation (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. It's an electronically linked authorization to the traveller's passport and is valid for five years or until the passport expires. The Canada eTA is designed to pre-screen travellers before they arrive in Canada…

Canada eTA for Business Purposes

Updated: Jan 04, 2024 | Tags:: Canada eTA for Business, Canada eTA Requirements

Business travelers can use the Canadian electronic travel authorization (eTA) for convenient entry into Canada. Business visitors will need to have citizenship for an eTA eligible country to be able to apply. The types of business activities an eTA can used for include exploring job vacancies, business-related research activities, consulting with business associates, traveling…

Canada eTA for Transit Purposes

Updated: Jan 04, 2024 | Tags:: Canada eTA Transit, Canada eTA Requirements

Canada is a popular destination for business and tourist travel. However, there are some travellers who have no intention of visiting Canada for either purpose but find themselves needing to use a Canadian airport or city as a as a stopover destination en-route to a non-Canadian destination. In these instances, eligible travellers can apply for an eTA for transit purposes.

Canada eTA for Tourism Purposes

Updated: Jan 04, 2024 | Tags:: Canada eTA Uses, Canada eTA Requirements, Canada eTA Rules

A Canada eTA is an electronic travel authorization that can be used by tourist travellers visiting Canada. Travellers will need to hold a passport from an eTA eligible country. The types of tourism activities an eTA can used for include holidays, sightseeing, visiting family or friends, partaking in a school trip, or other social activities. Similarly, an eTA can be used for attending short courses…

Get the right visa or eTA for Canada

Updated: Jan 04, 2024 | Tags:: Canada Visa, Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada eTA Requirements

Since the introduction of the eTA in 2016, visitors that previously travelled visa-free to Canada are now required to obtain an approved eTA or visa prior to boarding a Canada-bound flight. Getting the right visa or eTA for Canada for your travel purposes, will depend on factors such as the passport or travel document you are using to travel, your country of citizenship or…