Canada eTA
Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying into Canada; Canadian citizens not eligible.
- 1Fill the form5 short steps, 5-8 minutes
- 2Pay onlineCard or UPI, total shown first
- 3We check & submitErrors caught before filing
- 4Get your resultEmail and WhatsApp updates
1Overview
The Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is an entry authorisation for visa-exempt travelers flying to Canada for tourism, visiting family or friends, business or transit. It is digitally linked to your passport.
It does not permit work or study.
Who needs it
- Needed by visa-exempt travelers arriving by air, including those transiting a Canadian airport.
- US Green Card holders do not need it; they show a valid passport and their original Green Card.
- Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, must travel on a Canadian passport.
2Requirements
- PassportValid at least six months from arrival date.
- Personal detailsRequired.
- Email addressA valid one.
Important to know
- The main cause of denial is incorrect passport or personal information.
- If denied, IRCC emails the reasons and you can usually reapply; sometimes a sticker visa from a consulate is needed.
- Children and infants need their own eTA.
- Dual citizens cannot use an eTA with a foreign passport, except through special authorisation in emergencies.
3How to apply with Ok E-visa
- Fill in the formA few short steps: your passport, traveller and trip details, plus the documents listed above. Choose your option and processing speed.
- Pay onlineYou go straight to a secure payment page. The total in US dollars is shown before you pay.
- We check and submitOur team reviews your details for common errors and submits the application.
- Receive your resultAn approval email with instructions is sent; the eTA is linked electronically to your passport.
4Timing and speed
The application takes about 20 minutes.
Processing speeds
You choose your speed at the last step of the form, where your exact total is shown. Times are estimates, not guaranteed; the authority makes the final decision.
5Fees
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
Your exact total, in US dollars, is shown at the last step of the form before you pay. You may also apply directly on the official portal (Handled by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)) at no service charge.
6After approval
- An approval email with instructions is sent; the eTA is linked electronically to your passport.
- It cannot extend a stay; apply for a Visitor Record before your status expires.
- A new, renewed or changed passport makes the eTA invalid, so apply again.
?Questions about Canada eTA
Do Green Card holders need an eTA?
No, they present a passport and original Green Card.
Is it needed for transit?
Yes, for visa-exempt travelers transiting through Canadian airports.
Do I need it for land or sea entry?
No, present a passport at the border.
Can dual Canadian citizens use it?
No; use a Canadian passport.
Can I extend my stay with it?
No; apply for a Visitor Record before status expires.
What if I get a new passport?
The old eTA becomes invalid; apply again.
How long does processing take?
Possibly as fast as 3 hours; apply at least 5 days ahead.
Do children need one?
Yes, every traveler including infants.
Can I work or study on it?
No; apply for the appropriate permit.
Needed for transit?
Yes for visa-exempt nationals, even short layovers.
Do US Green Card holders need it?
No, they travel with passport and Green Card.
If denied?
You can usually reapply with corrected details.
How long does the Canada eTA take?
Processing: as fast as 3 hours. Timelines are set by the authority and can change, so we update you as your application moves.
Can I apply directly instead of using Canada eTA help?
Yes. We are a private assistance service, not a government website. You can apply on the official portal at no service charge. Our fee covers review, submission and tracking.
Does the price include the government fee?
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
What if I make a mistake on the form?
Tell us as soon as you notice. Whether a correction is possible depends on the official portal and on whether the application was already submitted. Some fields, such as name and passport number, often cannot be edited after submission.
✓Why apply with Ok E-visa
This page is a plain-language summary to help you prepare. Entry rules change, so always confirm the latest requirements on the official government website. Ok E-visa is a private assistance service and is not a government website.
