Canada

Short-stay tourist entry to Canada, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

Official sources

Government of Canada — eTA fee, validity and process

Last checked 2026-08-06

Visa cost indicative

Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

Good to know

• Citizens of eTA-eligible countries travelling to Canada BY AIR need an eTA (not a visitor visa); most approvals arrive within minutes but can take several days if extra documents are requested. Travelling by land or sea generally does not require an eTA, just a valid passport.
• The eTA costs CAN$7 and is valid for up to 5 years or until the traveller's passport expires, whichever comes first; a new passport requires a new eTA. An eTA does not permit work or study in Canada.
• US citizens, US lawful permanent residents (with valid passport and green card), Canadian permanent residents, and dual Canadian citizens (travelling on a Canadian passport) are exempt from the eTA.
• Nationals of visa-required countries generally need a visitor visa instead of an eTA, though some visa-required nationalities may qualify for an eTA specifically for air travel — check eligibility for a specific passport on the official portal.

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