Getting your eTA Canada Visa for UK Citizens

An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.  If you get a new passport, you need to get a new eTA.

As mentioned before, the eTA has replaced traditional short term visas for visa-exempt countries when flying. Therefore if you are planning on visiting Canada for leisure, a short business trip or transit then you will need an eTA. 

However, there are some situations where you will need a visa, other documentation or are exempt from both a visa and eTA. 

If you have a different type of British nationality or intend to travel for a longer period, such as for work or study, check entry requirements with the Canadian High Commission as you will need to apply for a specific visa or work permit.

If you are a Canadian permanent resident, you will need a valid permanent resident card or permanent resident travel document. Permanent resident status does not expire. If you once lived in Canada many years ago, you could still have PR status. Check with the embassy to make sure. 

Getting an eTA has never been easier with our visa service. As mentioned before, an eTA is not a visa but an electronic travel authorisation. Applying for an eTA with us is a simple online form takes just a few minutes to complete. Most applicants get their eTA approval (via an email) within minutes.

Though most applications take only a few days, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting travel documents. It is best to get an eTA before you book your flight to Canada.

• Valid passport – all applicants who wish to obtain an ETA must hold a valid passport that remains as such for at least another 6 months from the date of arrival in Canada. Also, keep in mind that an expired passport also means an expired ETA, and a new passport implies a new ETA as well.

• An e-mail address – since the application process is entirely online, you will receive the ETA via e-mail. That is why you need an address to which you have access.

Means of payment – for the same reason as above, you need to have an online means of payment. iVisa accepts multiple methods. You can use a credit or a debit card, but PayPal, Alipay, and WeChat are accepted as well.

Once your eTA has been approved, an email will be sent to you confirming its status. You do not need to print this email when you go to the airport as it will be linked to the passport you which used to apply. 

You need to present this passport when you check-in to your flight to Canada. The airline staff will scan your passport to confirm that you have a valid eTA. If you do not have one, you won’t be able to board your flight.

This makes a trip to Canada incredibly easy. All you need is your passport and your luggage and you’re ready to go. 

Whenever you want to apply for a visa or any other kind of travel permit, one of the concerns is the cost. However, you do not have to worry about the price of a Canada ETA. There is a fee associated with your eTA online application, and the request is going to be processed only after a successful payment is made. We guarantee that payment with your approved eTA or we refund you fully, no questions asked. Not to mention that you will get what you need by completing a short and straightforward application process.