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Easy application format You can apply for an eTA using any device with an internet


connection, including a mobile phone. It takes just a few min- utes to complete the form. All you need to apply is a passport, a credit card and an email address. You cannot use debit. In most cases, the eTA will be granted within minutes of ap-


plying and will be electronically linked to your passport. How- ever, some applications can take several days to process. Once approved, an eTA is valid for five years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. You can make multiple visits to Canada with a valid eTA. Te eTA application form is only available in English and


French; however, to assist with eTA applications, descriptions of each field in the form are available in several languages, visit cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-start.asp for more information. Transport companies, such as airlines, must make sure all


travellers have proper, valid travel documents. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be delayed or unable to board the plane. To find out what else you may need to know before you come to Canada, see Arriving in Canada at travel.gc.ca. Fake websites


Te Government of Canada website is the official place to


apply for an eTA. Travellers who wish to apply for an eTA are advised to be


cautious in all dealings with companies that claim to offer help in getting an eTA. Tese companies are NOT operating on behalf of the Government of Canada. Many have established websites that charge a fee to provide information and submit eTA applications. Information gathered from the government of Canada website canada.ca.


Basic requirements for entering Canada


To visit Canada, you will need to meet some basic


requirements, such as: • have a valid travel documents, such as a passport, • be in good health, • have no criminal or immigration-related convic-


tions, • convince an immigration officer that you have ties — such as a job, home, financial assets or family — that will take you back to your home country, • convince an immigration officer that you will leave


Canada at the end of your visit, and • have enough money for your stay. (The amount of


money you will need can vary. It depends on things such as how long you will stay, and whether you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.)


You may also need a:


• medical exam and • letter of invitation from someone who lives in


Canada. Inadmissibility Some people are inadmissible — they are not al-


lowed to come to Canada. Several things can make you inadmissible, including involvement in criminal activity, in human rights violations or in organized crime. You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons.


Overview of the eTA application process 1. Get your passport and credit card


ready, and read the help document. 2. Use the online form at cic.gc.ca/ english/visit/eta-start.asp to apply. Te form cannot be saved, so have your information ready. Applications will need to be submitted separately for each traveller, including children, and paid for separately. Tose applying on behalf of their child or assisting an- other adult may do so by indicating at the start of the form that they are completing it on behalf of another person. Your information can’t be saved and you have limited time to complete the form. Review the help document to make sure you have ev- erything you need to complete the form. 3. Te cost of an eTA is $7 CAD and is due after an individual’s appli- cation form is completed.


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4. An email confirmation regard- ing the eTA application will be sent within 72 hours. Most applications are approved within minutes. 5. In some cases, individuals may be asked to submit additional docu- ments before the application can be approved. If this happens, an email will be sent with instructions. If the eTA application is refused, an email from Immigration,


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Citizenship Canada will be sent with the reasons for refusal. In this case, do not plan or undertake any travel to Canada as travellers may experience delays or be prevented from entering the country. Individuals can reapply for an eTA


only once they have addressed the reason(s) leading to the refusal of their application.


What you will need to apply:


• A valid passport from a visa-exempt country. If you are a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and you do not have a passport, you can apply for an eTA with: a valid U.S. Refugee Travel Document (I-571) or a valid Permit to Re-Enter the United States (I-327). • A credit card to pay the $7 fee -


Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or a pre-paid Visa, MasterCard or American Express. • A valid email address, as you will re-


ceive your results by email only. Check your junk folder. Also, print your re- ceipt right away as you won’t be able to print it later or receive a copy of it. Important reminders: you can’t ap-


ply for an eTA using a Refugee Travel Document, Organization of American States Travel Document, or UN Lais- sez-Passer.


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