Travel authorisation · Canada
Canadian eTA (Canada eTA)
Most applications are approved within minutes. Apply before you book your flight. It costs CA$7 on the official site. Each traveller needs their own eTA.
Official site
canada.caApply only on canada.ca.
WayReady is an independent company, not the government. We link you to the official site and never charge for a government form.
- Cost
- CA$7
- When
- Most applications are approved within minutes. Apply before you book your flight.
- Who
- Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada, including Australian, New Zealand, British, German and Japanese passport holders. US citizens and US permanent residents don't need one.
For families and groups
- Each traveller needs their own eTA.
What you'll need
- Passport details
- Payment card
- An email address
Good to know
- You need an eTA to travel to Canada by air.
Questions
What is the official Canada eTA website?
eTA (Government of Canada) (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html). The official cost is CA$7. WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.
When can I submit the Canada eTA?
Most applications are approved within minutes. Apply before you book your flight.
Who needs the Canada eTA?
Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada, including Australian, New Zealand, British, German and Japanese passport holders. US citizens and US permanent residents don't need one.
Do children need the Canada eTA?
Each traveller needs their own eTA.
How much does the Canada eTA cost?
CA$7, paid on the official site, eTA (Government of Canada).
Sources
Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.