Canada eTA 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceOfficial ✓ Fully verified on official sources

Since 26 May 2026 some Indonesian and Malaysian citizens can use an eTA instead of a visitor visa (air)

Type: ETA · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

Visa-exempt nationals flying to/through Canada incl. UK, EU, Australia, NZ (air only)

Who is exemptOfficial ✓

US citizens; US green-card holders; Canadian citizens/PRs; most land/sea arrivals

FeeOfficial ✓

CAD 7 (non-refundable)

Approx. USD

$5 (approximate; exchange rate not verified)

ValidityOfficial ✓

up to 5 years or until passport expires

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

normally up to 6 months at a time

Processing timeOfficial ✓

most within minutes; some several days

When to applyNot separately checked

before you book travel

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Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Not needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed For air travel; check your nationality.
• Canada: Not needed
• Australia: Needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html
• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/about.html
• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/eligibility.html

What the sources say

• Feehttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

  This is the Government of Canada's official website to apply for an eTA. It only costs CAN$7.

• changehttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

  As of May 26, 2026, citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia who meet certain requirements may be eligible to apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa

• validity+stayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/about.html

  valid for up to 5 years or until your passport expires ... short stays (normally for up to 6 months at a time).

• Processinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/about.html

  Most applicants get their eTA approval (via email) within minutes.

• Exempthttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/eligibility.html

  U.S. citizens are exempt from the eTA requirement and must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport.

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.