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Get Your eTA For Canada From the UK

Planning to visit Canada? You must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country.

The beauty of the eTA is that travellers do not have to go through the sometimes lengthy process of applying for a visa at a Canadian embassy. Instead, if they are citizens of a visa-exempt country, they may simply apply online for a travel authorization. Once granted the eTA, travellers may visit Canada for 180 days or less.

What is the Canada eTA?

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.
Do I Need a Canada 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.
How to Get a Visa for Canada From the UK
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.

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The citizens of the UK are exempt from applying for a visa if they want to travel to Canada. However, just like all the other visa-exempt nationalities, except for the nationals of the US, as a UK citizen, you need to apply for a Canada ETA before departure. That is if you plan to travel by air. If you enter Canada by land from the US or you go by sea, such a document is not required.

This process replaces the traditional visa application, which streamlines visitors experience when entering the country. The eTA replaces all forms of tourist visas, business visas and visitor visas.

Business Visas

Acquiring an Electronic Travel Authorization allows you to visit Canada on business

Tourist Visas

You may visit Canada as a tourist if you have an Electronic Travel Authorization

Transit Visas

If you’re passing through Canada, you must have an Electronic Travel Authorization before you get on the plane

Who May Obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization?

A person who is a citizen of the countries participating in the Visa Program
A person with a valid passport
A person with enough money to last them the duration of their stay

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What Happens When You Land in Canada?

While a valid eTA allows you to board your flight to Canada, when you arrive, we’ll check your identity to make sure that you’re the same person who was approved to travel to Canada. There are a few standard entry procedures you’ll go through.

If you enter Canada at one of the 10 major Canadian airports

Your fingerprints will be checked automatically at a primary inspection kiosk.
The system will check your identity against the information collected when your application was submitted.

If you enter Canada at smaller airports and all land ports of entry

Your fingerprints may be checked if we refer you to a secondary inspection, where a border services officer will use a fingerprint verification device to check your fingerprints.

Have your travel documents ready for inspection by the officer from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA.) If travelling with minors, make sure they also have the same travel documents ready.

If you pass the identity check and meet the entry requirements, the border services officer may stamp your passport or let you know how long you can stay in Canada. You’re normally allowed to stay in Canada for up to 6 months.

In some cases, the officer may limit or extend your time in Canada to cover the planned purpose of your visit. Ask questions if you’re not sure about something.

You won’t be allowed into Canada if you give false or incomplete information so be open and honest with the immigration officers. You must convince the officer that:

you’re eligible for entry into Canada
you’ll leave Canada at the end of your approved stay

What to bring to the airport

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.
How Much is a Visa for Canada from the UK?

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.

Canada eTA FAQs

Travel Authorization to Canada

Planning to visit Canada? You must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country.

About the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Program

The eTA program came about as an attempt by the Canadian government to pre-screen travellers coming from visa-exempt countries. Before the eTA program was in effect, a traveler arriving in Canada who did not meet entry requirements would not be allowed into the country. Then followed the task of returning that person to his or her country.

The eTA program circumvents that situation by ensuring that travellers meet entry requirements before they leave home.

Who Needs a Canada eTA?

Anyone who comes from a visa-exempt country and plans to travel to Canada by air needs to have an eTA before boarding your flight to Canada or entering the country through other ways.

All air passengers, including children, must have the eTA. Ground travellers going into Canada from the United States do not need to have an eTA.

Travellers coming from countries that are not part of the visa exempt program must secure regular visas at a Canadian embassy or consulate.

About Visa-Exempt Countries

Fifty-two countries are exempt from the visa requirement for Canada. Instead, their citizens may enter Canada with an Electronic Travel Authorization. These 52 countries are economically and politically stable and do not pose any threat to Canada’s security

Do Children Need an eTA?

Yes. Children from visa-exempt countries must receive travel authorization.

How Much is an eTA for Canada?

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. We deliver some of the most competitive fees for the document you need. Not to mention that you will get what you need by completing a short and straightforward application process.

What Do You Need for The Visa Application

To apply for a Canada eTA, travellers must supply certain information on the online form. The information includes:

Home address and phone number

Passport number, issue date, and expiration date (if your passport expires in less than 6 months it will not be valid)
Employer and employment address
Valid email address
Form of payment (credit or debit card)