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Who needs an eTA?

Updated: Jan 5, 2021

A big question for many is, do I need an Electronic Travel Authorization?


You need an eTA if you are travelling to Canada by air from a visa-exempt

country. A full list of visa-exempt countries is available here.

The following are exempt from requiring an eTA:

  • Those who have already obtained a valid visa to enter Canada.

  • Anyone entering by land or sea.

  • Armed Forces visiting Canada on official duty.

  • Students who have a valid Canadian study permit dated on or after August 1, 2015.

  • Flight crew, civil aviation inspectors, accident investigators.

  • Temporary Foreign Workers who have a valid Canadian work permit date on or after August 1, 2015.

  • French citizens who live in and are travelling from St. Pierre and Miquelon.

  • Persons entering from the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, while holding valid status in Canada.

  • Accredited diplomats.

  • Canadian citizens and dual citizens (provided you are travelling on a Canadian passport)

  • Canadian permanent residents (you need your PR card or point of entry documentation)

  • US citizens (US permanent residents, or green card holders, DO require an eTA when travelling by air)

If you have questions about the eTA process, please book a consultation here.


 

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