An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller's passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
Most travellers need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to, or transit through, a Canadian airport.
Who already have a visa in their passport. Travelers may wish to avoid buying plane tickets until they have obtained an ESTA (or a valid visa, in case the ESTA is not approved). ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel. The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours.
CBP encourages travelers to apply for a travel authorization at least 72 hours in advance of their anticipated arrival at a U.S. land port of entry. I am a citizen of Canada? No, citizens of Canada who are traveling with a Canadian passport do not need an ESTA.
Before you arrive in Canada, you may be asked to complete a Customs Declaration Card. Complete this card before meeting with customs and immigration officials, even if you aren't a Canadian citizen.
Completing the form Download and fill out the application form on a computer. The Generic Application Form for Canada IMM 0008 must be validated with 2D barcodes. If the 2D barcodes are missing or can't be machine read for any reason, the application will be returned to you without being processed.
When you travel to Canada make sure you have: your letter of introduction. valid passport or travel document. if you're visa-required, it must contain the visa sticker that we put in it. if you need an eTA and you're flying to a Canadian airport, it must be the passport that's electronically link to your eTA.
Before you arrive in Canada, you may be asked to complete a Customs Declaration Card. Complete this card before meeting with customs and immigration officials, even if you aren't a Canadian citizen. If you're traveling by air, it's a good idea to complete the card before you leave the airplane.
You can make your customs and immigration declaration using Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app before you fly into one of Canada's participating airports. Benefits include: enjoy a more modern travel experience with a digital self-serve tool.
Officers will assist you in making your declaration and will work out your personal exemption and any duty and taxes you owe in the way that benefits you most. If you return to Canada by commercial aircraft, you will receive a Form E311, CBSA Declaration Card to complete before you land.