Applying for the Canada eTA: A Step-by-Step Guide

Applying for a Canada eTA only takes a few minutes — as long as you know what really matters. This step-by-step guide takes you safely through the whole process.

Check the requirements

Make sure you’re a citizen of a visa-exempt country, that you hold a valid passport, and that you’re traveling to Canada by air. You’ll find more details in our article on the eTA requirements.

Step 1: prepare your documents

Have your passport, a valid email address, and an accepted payment method ready before you start filling out the form.

Step 2: fill out the form

Enter your personal details, passport information, and travel details accurately and completely. At eta-ca.online, we guide you through every field of the form and check your information before it is submitted.

Step 3: pay the fee

Once the form is filled out, you proceed to payment. The official Canadian government fee is CAD 7; for an assisted application through a third-party provider, an additional service fee applies, which must be clearly stated.

Step 4: wait for confirmation

Most applications are approved within minutes. In some cases, it can take up to 72 hours if additional documents are required. You’ll find more details in our article on eTA processing time.

Step 5: keep your confirmation

Keep the confirmation email in digital form (for example on your smartphone) and, ideally, also printed. No physical document is issued — the eTA is electronically linked to your passport.

Step 6: travel

With a valid eTA, you can enter Canada as often as you like for up to 5 years, as long as your passport remains valid during that period.

Apply for your eTA now

Ready? Start your eTA application here with personalized support at every step.