Travel to Canada: Visa or eTA?
Applicants can travel to Canada with an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) or a visa, depending on the duration of the visit. Candidates traveling for shorter durations of up to 6 months need not require a visa and can use an eTA.
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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
An eTA is a document required by candidates from visa-exempt countries who wish to travel to Canada. However, an eTA is only required for candidates traveling to Canada by air and belonging to the visa-exempt countries.
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Types of Travelers Visiting Canada
The four major types of travelers visiting Canada are as follows:
Travelers that require an eTA
Visa-exempt foreign nationals: Required for individuals traveling via air or transiting through an airport.
Travelers that require an eTA
Citizens from select visa-required countries also qualify to apply for an eTA if they wish to travel to Canada via air.
Travelers who cannot apply for an eTA
- Citizens of Canada, including dual citizenship, will require a valid passport.
- The permanent residents of Canada need a valid PR card or PR travel document.
Travelers that do not require an eTA
- Citizens of the U.S. are exempted from an eTA, provided they carry identity proof.
- PR residents of the U.S. with a valid status.
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Factors that determine the type of travel document you need
Travelers can visit Canada with a visa or an eTA depending on the factors mentioned below:
- Nationality
- The country that issued the travel document
- The type of travel document you have
- Mode of travel to Canada
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