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The Canada eTA application requires applicants to provide information on their personal, travel, employment, contact, and travel information. Applicants over the age of 18 will be required to provide additional information regarding their criminal, immigration, and health history under the background questions section. This section is composed of four questions, the answers to which will largely…

An eTA application is typically processed within minutes of submission. However, there are instances where an application requires manual processing by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). In these instances, an applicant will be notified within a few hours or days of IRCC’s request for additional information or documentation to support an eTA application. This request for additional…

Canada is a popular destination for business and tourist travel. However, there are some travellers who have no intention of visiting Canada for either purpose but find themselves needing to use a Canadian airport or city as a as a stopover destination en-route to a non-Canadian destination. In these instances, eligible travellers can apply for an eTA for transit purposes.

Introduction Ahead of the October 21 federal election, the six main political party leaders of Canada recently discussed immigration into Quebec. The province wishes to extend its control over immigration beyond the Economic Class selection. Conducted in French, the meeting saw all leaders asked about their stance on Quebec receiving more powers than at present. Quebec is unlike…

Introduction Statistics Canada has released its report on the number of travellers who visited Canada in 2018, and the results paint an informative picture of the state of Canada's travel and tourism industry, as well as the spending and travel habits of international visitors. Visitors to Canada came from all over the world and contributed over $20 billion to Canada's economy. USA…

As a Canadian citizen, am I required to have an eTA to visit Canada? No, you do not need an eTA if you are a Canadian citizen. This also applies to individuals who are dual citizens, such as those holding a Canadian passport and a passport from an eTA eligible country. If you attempt to apply for an eTA as a Canada passport holder, the system will either prevent you from submitting your…

When planning a trip to Canada, one of the initial steps for visa-exempt foreign nationals is obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Eligible travellers can apply for a Canadian eTA at any point prior to their departure. Applicants are advised to allow at least 72 hours for their eTA to be processed. Thus, applying for an eTA before finalizing your travel itinerary can significantly…