Canada eTA
- Max stay
- 180days
- Processing
- 0–3days
- Fee
- CA$7.00≈ $5.13
Difficulty10/10·Realism10/10Why? ▾
Difficulty
Quick paperworkQuick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround.
Why this score?
- —Visa-free with eTA — quick online authorisation
- +1Strong baseline access — visa-free tourism eases the application footprint
- +0.5Fast processing (under a week)
- -0.25Onward / return ticket required
Approval realism
Approval is likelyMost applicants with the right paperwork get approved.
What drives this score?
- —Approval is near-automatic for visa-free-with-eTA routes
- +1.5Visa-free baseline access — approval rates are routinely high for this passport
Step-by-step checklist
Your application checklist
- 1
Check your passport validity
35+ days beforeMost countries require 0+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
- 2
Gather supporting documents
19+ days beforeYou'll need: Valid passport from an eTA-eligible country; Apply online before booking flight (most approvals within minutes); Linked electronically to your passport — no document to print; Travel for tourism, business, or transit (not work or study).
- 3
Book refundable flight + accommodation
12+ days beforeUse a refundable booking (or a free hold/itinerary service) until your visa is approved — embassies want to see real plans, but you don't want to lose the money on a refusal.
- 4
On the day of travel
day of travelCarry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.
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What you need
- Valid passport from an eTA-eligible country
- Apply online before booking flight (most approvals within minutes)
- Linked electronically to your passport — no document to print
- Travel for tourism, business, or transit (not work or study)
Fee breakdown
- Canada eTA feeCA$7.00≈ $5.13