eTA — Electronic Travel Authorization
Authorisation type: ETATourism, family visits, or transiting through a Canadian airport.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Validity
- 1825 days
- Entries
- Multiple entries
- Processing time
- Up to 3 working days
The eTA is only required when you arrive in Canada by air. If you cross the land border from the United States or arrive by sea you do not need one, and we will not take your money for something you do not need.