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The Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization is mandatory for visa-exempt travelers flying to Canada. Complete your application in minutes—our experts review every detail before submission to ensure approval.
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Takes 5 minsFill out our guided online form, written in plain language and free of confusing immigration jargon. We only ask for the essential information Canadian authorities require to process your application.
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Fast ApprovalYour official eTA is electronically linked to your passport and delivered straight to your inbox. Simply save the PDF confirmation, present it at the airport, and travel with confidence.
Why choose Service eVisa?
Applying for a Canada eTA directly through the government is possible. However, a single minor error can delay your trip or result in a denial. Here is why travelers choose our premium service.
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Canadian immigration policy
What is a Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)?
The Canadian eTA is a mandatory entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to Canada by air. It is digitally linked to your passport, meaning there is no physical sticker, no stamp, and no need to visit an embassy or consulate.
As an entry authorization rather than a visa, the eTA allows you to fly to Canada and stay for up to six months per visit. It covers tourism, business meetings, family visits, or short-term study. Please note that it does not authorize paid work or long-term residency.
Once approved, your eTA remains valid for up to five years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It permits unlimited entries during this period.
Important Note: Your eTA is strictly tied to your passport number. If your passport expires or you obtain a new one, you must apply for a new eTA before your next trip.
What travel purposes require an eTA before boarding a flight to Canada?
Airlines are legally required to verify your travel authorization before you can board your flight. To ensure a seamless check-in and prevent any boarding denials, review the four primary travel scenarios below to see where your trip fits.
Tourist Visits
Short trips for vacations, holidays, and exploring Canada's landscapes.
Business Travel
Attending conferences, corporate events, or professional training sessions.
Transit Connections
Flight layovers at a Canadian airport en route to your final destination.
Traveling with Minors
Children require their own separate authorization linked to their individual passport.
Data Protection, Security, and Verification Procedures
Every application submitted through Service eVisa undergoes rigorous, automated validation checks before being processed against Canadian immigration protocols. Our advanced error-detection system automatically flags formatting mistakes, inverted passport numbers, and mismatched data. These compliance checks eliminate the precise factors responsible for the vast majority of eTA denials.
Your personal information is protected with end-to-end encryption and handled under strict data privacy standards. We never store payment details beyond what is required to securely process your transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions — Canada eTA
Both authorize entry into Canada, but under different conditions. The eTA is designed for nationals of visa-exempt countries and applies strictly to arrivals by air. If your nationality is not visa-exempt, or if you plan to enter Canada by land or sea, you must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) through IRCC—a more comprehensive process requiring a full application dossier.
Yes, your eTA remains valid regardless of your flight itinerary. If your layover includes a US airport equipped with Preclearance, you will clear US customs and immigration control prior to your connecting flight to Canada—an extra step to keep in mind when planning your boarding schedule, even though your final destination is Canadian.
No. The eTA is valid exclusively for air travel. If you enter Canada by land (such as driving across the border from the United States) or by sea, the eTA requirement does not apply; standard entry rules based on your nationality will govern your entry, which may require a different visa depending on your status.
Yes, but the validity of your eTA is directly tied to your passport. If your passport expires before the standard five-year validity period ends, your eTA automatically becomes void. You will then need to submit a new application once you receive your new passport.
The eTA covers entry authorization into the territory, but it does not address parental consent. Canadian authorities strongly recommend that any child traveling with a single parent (or a third party) carries a signed letter of consent from the non-accompanying parent or both parents. While this document is not systematically requested, its absence can lead to detailed questioning by border officials upon arrival, or even refusal of entry in certain cases.
No. Service eVisa is an independent travel document assistance agency with no connection to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or any other government body. Our fee covers the professional review of your application, error correction before submission, and 24/7 customer support. Travellers are free to apply directly on the official canada.ca portal without using our verification services.
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