Canada entry requirements
Visa-exempt travellers flying to Canada, including Australian, New Zealand, British, German and Japanese passport holders, need an eTA. It costs CA$7 and most are approved within minutes. US citizens and US permanent residents don't need one.
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At a glance, by passport
| Passport | Visa or travel authority | Arrival forms and levies | Coming home |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Not needed | Nothing to do | Not covered yet |
| United Kingdom (British citizen) | Canadian eTA (CA$7) | Nothing to do | Not covered yet |
| Australia | Canadian eTA (CA$7) | Nothing to do | Incoming Passenger Card |
| New Zealand | Canadian eTA (CA$7) | Nothing to do | New Zealand Traveller Declaration |
| Canada | Nothing to do | Nothing to do | Not covered yet |
| Germany | Canadian eTA (CA$7) | Nothing to do | Not covered yet |
| Japan | Canadian eTA (CA$7) | Nothing to do | Visit Japan Web customs declaration |
Your Canada checklist
Everything for one traveller. Add everyone on your booking in the WayReady app.
How WayReady gets Canada sorted
You stay in control the whole way. We get it ready; you submit on the official site.
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Your trip, built from your booking
Paste your confirmation and WayReady picks up your flights into YVR, your dates and where you're staying.
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Every form found for every traveller
Each person's passport is checked against the official rules, including the declaration for coming home.
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Plain questions for what only you know
Things like cash, food or goods are flagged for you to answer, never guessed. Everything else is ready to copy.
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Submitted by you, on the official site
Open the government site from your trip, paste in your answers, pay any government fee directly, and submit.
Guides for this trip
- Canada eTA for families and childrenEach traveller needs their own eTA. What each traveller needs for the Canada eTA, and how to do it for your whole group.Read the guide
- How much is the Canada eTA? The official costThe Canada eTA costs CA$7 on the official site. Where to apply, who needs it, and how to avoid paying a middleman.Read the guide
Canada questions, answered
How much is a Canadian eTA?
CA$7, on the Government of Canada's official site.
How long does an eTA take?
Most applications are approved within minutes.
Do US citizens need an eTA?
No. US citizens and US permanent residents don't need an eTA.
Do I need an eTA if I drive into Canada?
The eTA is for travel to Canada by air.
Official sources
- eTA (Government of Canada)
- Apply for an eTA (Government of Canada)
- Entry requirements by country (Government of Canada)
Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is not a government agency.