As part of a joint agreement in august 2015, Canada and the United States of America agreed to secure the border of both countries. As a result of this agreement, Canada started the Visa Waiver program for certain Visa-exempt countries. Citizens of these countries can travel to Canada by applying for visas online through eTA (ETA).
Citizens from these countries can obtain visas through an online portal without visiting Canadian Embassy or the Canadian Consulate. The Electronic or Online Canadian Visa is only applicable under the business, Transit Purpose, or Tourist category. The duration of a Canadian visa can be valid for up to 5 years but you can not stay more than 6 months in Canada with an electronic visa.
Who Can Apply for Canadian electronic (eVISA) or eTA?
Canada offers online Visa or eTA to more than 57 countries as per data available on May 1, 2022. Citizens from these countries must obtain a visa before they arrive in the country. Citizen of Canada or the United States only needs their respective country passport to travel. US lawful permanent residents who have U.S Green cards also do not need to apply for eVisa to travel to Canada but they must bring the following:
- Valid passport of their country
- Proof of status as a permanent resident of the U.S (e.g., Green card (Permanent Resident Card).
- But if you are visiting Canada through the air on a commercial or chartered visa need an electronic visa or (eTA) to travel to Canada.
Types of electronic Visa (eTA) offered by Canada.
Canada offers four types of eTA.
Tourism – Sightseeing, visiting friends or family members, traveling to Canada on school trips, or attending courses that do not provide any certificates.
Transit or Layover – If a Canadian airport is just a breaking point of your travel and you’ll travel from there immediately.
Business – For business meetings, conferences, and conventions including scientific or educational, setting or management of estates, business or professional activity.
Treatment – For medical advice or treatment in a Canadian hospital.
Information or papers required to apply for eTA
Name, D.O.B, Place of Birth
Passport number, date of issue, and expiry
Email Address
Job or occupation details
Entry into Canada
Even if you hold a Canadian passport and valid eTA, the Canadian Immigration agency, Refugees and IRCC or the Canadian border officials may deny your entry if the following apply to you at the time of your entry into the country:
- If you do not present all your documents
- Poses any risk to the economy, finance, or health.
- If you have any registered criminal records or terrorist history.
Authority may also ask you to provide your means of sustainability or means of supporting themselves, Return or Onward flight ticket, if you do not have any return ticket they may ask for proof of funds or ability and funds to buy a return ticket.
Media Contact
Company Name: CANADA VISA
Contact Person: Richard Thompson Hayden
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Phone: +442076925088
Address:Albany House, 324-326 Regent St.
City: London W1B 3HH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: canada-visa-online.org/en/visa/