Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an electronic authorisation to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport without a visa.

eTA is required for all visa-exempt foreign nationals who wish to transit through or fly to Canada. If they wish to visit by land or sea, then they only require their valid passport issued by a visa exempt country. The only exception is U.S. Citizens, they can travel to Canada on a valid U.S. Passport, and do not require a visitor visa or ETA, provided they are not staying for a period longer than six months.