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Canada visitor visa and eTA

Most travellers need either a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada. We check which one you need, prepare the application and book biometrics when they are required.

At a glance

Visitor visa
CAD 100 per person, at most CAD 500 for a family
Biometrics
CAD 85 per person or CAD 170 per family, when required
eTA
CAD 7, valid up to 5 years or until the passport expires
eTA decision
Most applicants within minutes; some take several days
Length of stay
Normally up to 6 months at a time

Visa or eTA?

Visa-exempt travellers need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport, but not when they arrive by car, bus, train or boat. Travellers from other countries need a visitor visa, also for entry by land or sea.

Since 26 May 2026, citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia who meet the conditions can apply for an eTA instead of a visa for air travel.

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The visitor visa

The visitor visa (temporary resident visa) costs CAD 100 per person, with a maximum of CAD 500 for a family of five or more applying together. Citizens of certain countries also give biometrics, their fingerprints and photo, for CAD 85 per person or CAD 170 per family.

We prepare the forms and supporting documents and book the biometrics appointment.

The eTA

The eTA costs CAD 7 and is valid for up to five years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It is linked to your passport, so a new passport needs a new eTA. Most applicants are approved by email within minutes.

Apply only on the official Government of Canada website: we submit through it with your saved profile.

How we help

Apply once, with a visa consultant at your side

  1. 1

    Sign up and open Global Visa Application

    Create your profile in the portal, go to Immigration and choose Global Visa Application.

  2. 2

    We prepare your file

    A visa consultant goes through your trip with you by phone and prepares the forms and supporting documents.

  3. 3

    Appointment, DHL or download

    We book the embassy or visa centre appointment where one is needed. Your file comes by DHL or for download.

  4. 4

    Next visa in one click

    Your saved profile fills in the next application, for any destination.

Questions about this visa

How long can I stay in Canada as a visitor?

Normally up to six months at a time. At the border, an officer checks your passport and that you are eligible for entry.

Do I need an eTA if I drive into Canada from the United States?

No. Visa-exempt travellers need an eTA to fly to or through a Canadian airport, not when they arrive by land or sea.

I have a new passport. Is my eTA still valid?

No. The eTA is linked to the passport you applied with, so you need a new eTA with the new passport.

Does everyone pay for biometrics?

No. Only citizens of certain countries give biometrics. The fee is CAD 85 per person or CAD 170 for a family applying together.

Official sources

Checked against the official sources on 8 November 2026.

Visa rules and fees are set by each country and can change. The requirements shown in the portal for your trip apply, and the embassy, consulate or border authority always makes the decision.

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Your next trip starts with one profile.

Create your profile today and apply for your first visa. Every visa after that is one click away.