Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): fee, stay and who needs it
Needed only when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport. Not needed by land or sea (except by sea from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, non-cruise). Also used for study or work permit holders arriving by air from eTA countries. Official site only; IRCC warns about sites charging more
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
ETA- Official fee
- CA$7
- Stay
- usually up to 6 months, set by the border officer
- Processing
- most within minutes; some take days if documents are requested
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)?
The official fee is CA$7. Official site only; IRCC warns about sites charging more
How long can I stay on the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)?
usually up to 6 months, set by the border officer. Validity: 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever is first.
What can I do on the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)?
It is for tourism, business, family visit, medical, transit.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- canada.ca: What you need to enter Canada (entry requirements by country)
- canada.ca: eTA for citizens from some visa-required countries
- canada.ca: Who needs an eTA
- canada.ca: eTA how to apply
- IRCC news, May 2026: Indonesia and Malaysia eTA
- Canada Gazette Part II, SOR/2026-87 (eTA)
- IRCC fee list (modified 21 Sep 2026)
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