Canada for Australian citizens
No visa, but Australian citizens need the Canadian eTA, which costs CA$7, before travelling to Canada. Apply on the Government of Canada's official site before you fly. Most applications are approved within minutes. Coming home: Incoming Passenger Card.
Checked against official sources 3 October 2026
Everything Australian citizens need
- RequiredCA$7
Canadian eTA
Most applications are approved within minutes. Apply before you book your flight.
Apply on the Government of Canada's official site before you fly. Most applications are approved within minutes.
- RequiredNone
Passport
For your whole stay
Your passport needs to be valid for your whole stay in Canada.
Coming home
- RequiredFree
Incoming Passenger Card
On the plane, or up to 72 hours before departure for invited Qantas passengers
Most passengers arriving in Australia declare customs, biosecurity and health details on this card, including Australians coming home. A digital version, the Australia Travel Declaration, is being trialled on Qantas flights.
Questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Canada?
No visa, but Australian citizens need the Canadian eTA, which costs CA$7, before travelling to Canada. Apply on the Government of Canada's official site before you fly. Most applications are approved within minutes.
What forms do Australian citizens need for Canada?
Canadian eTA (CA$7): Most applications are approved within minutes. Apply before you book your flight.
How much does it cost Australian citizens to enter Canada?
Canadian eTA: CA$7 per person. Everything else is free. You pay each government directly on its official site.
Do children need them too?
Each traveller needs their own eTA.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your passport needs to be valid for your whole stay in Canada.
Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is an independent company, not a government agency. How we check.