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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.

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…

A Canada eTA is an electronic travel authorization that can be used by tourist travellers visiting Canada. Travellers will need to hold a passport from an eTA eligible country. The types of tourism activities an eTA can used for include holidays, sightseeing, visiting family or friends, partaking in a school trip, or other social activities. Similarly, an eTA can be used for attending short courses…

Introduction Statistics Canada has recently released the first set of data from its Visitor Travel Survey for 2019. This data covers the first quarter of 2019 and includes information on the number of visitors to Canada during this period, where they came from, why they visited, how long they stayed, how much they spent, and more. It's a vital tool for understanding the role of travel…

Each eTA application will require payment prior to submission. The eTA payment must be received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) prior to processing commencing on any submitted applications. Once an application has been successfully paid for and submitted, you will be sent a notification to the email address provided on the eTA application…

The Canada eTA has made it simple for travellers to obtain travel authorization to Canada through an online application form. Even though the majority of applicants are approved for eTA, a small percentage of applicants have their applications denied or cancelled for one reason or another. It's important to understand the intricacies of eTA refusals and cancellations,…

Since the introduction of the eTA in 2016, visitors that previously travelled visa-free to Canada are now required to obtain an approved eTA or visa prior to boarding a Canada-bound flight. Getting the right visa or eTA for Canada for your travel purposes, will depend on factors such as the passport or travel document you are using to travel, your country of citizenship or…

Introduction Since 2015 and according to a national government report, Canada visa applications have more than quadrupled, testing the Department of Immigration's ability to respond to these. The applications recently flooding in include temporary resident visas provided to temporary workers, visitors and students. A sharp rise in visa and eTA applications According to…