Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026

Apply for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online. Mandatory for most visa-exempt nationalities visiting Canada for tourism, business, or transit. Valid for up to 6 months or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. Processing time 3-5 days. Apply online and receive digital approval via email.

Validity Period Up to 6 months or until passport expiry, whichever comes first

Entry Type Multiple entry

Processing Time 72 hours

Key Requirements

Core requirements for the Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026 application.

1

Valid Passport

Passport from a visa-exempt country with validity for the duration of your stay in Canada

2

Recent Passport Photo

One recent digital passport-sized photograph (35x45mm, white background)

3

Travel Itinerary

Proof of accommodation and travel plans in Canada

4

Return Flight Ticket

Confirmed return or onward flight ticket from Canada

Key Information

Processing: 72 hours

Validity: Up to 6 months or until passport expiry, whichever comes first

Document Type: Visa

Online Application: Available

Official Passport Guidelines

To ensure correct automatic optical reading by border control systems, your original travel document must precisely match the technical specifications described below.

Required Validity At least 6 months from arrival date

Counted from the scheduled day of entry.

Blank Pages At least 2 blank pages

Free pages needed for physical stamping.

Document Type Ordinary passport (not diplomatic/official)

Diplomatic or official passports may require different procedures.

Document Condition Good condition, no damage to bio page

The bio page must be legible and undamaged.

OCR READING ZONE VALIDATED OK

P<EXP<<SURNAME<<GIVEN<NAMES<<<<<<<<<<

1234567894EXP260101M3001015<<<<<<<<<<<

The two-line optical reading zone at the bottom of the passport must be free of light reflections or cuts.

Image Acceptance Criteria

To certify legitimacy at the border checkpoint, your facial portrait is subjected to automated chromatic balance and dimension validations. Follow these standards to guarantee direct validity.

Plain white (RGB 255, 255, 255) — no shadows or patterns.
Minimum 350 x 350 px minimum square dimensions.
Face and hair must occupy approximately 70% of the frame.
Neutral expression, eyes open, face centered, mouth closed, no head coverings unless for religious reasons.
Taken within last 6 months.

Technical File Requirements

ACCEPTED FORMAT JPEG (.jpg)

MINIMUM RESOLUTION 350 x 350 px minimum

MAXIMUM SIZE 10 MB

MAXIMUM AGE Taken within last 6 months

To avoid compression issues, our platform includes a free intelligent resizer that adapts the exact format instantly.

Supporting File Specifications

Depending on the purpose you selected, you must accompany the application with the following official documents.

Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026 PDF / JPEG (Max. 10MB)

Accommodation Confirmation

Hotel booking confirmation or address of the place you will stay during your visit. For safari or tour packages, the itinerary confirmation is accepted.

Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026 PDF / JPEG (Max. 10MB)

Return/Onward Ticket

Confirmed return ticket or onward travel ticket. Immigration officers may request to see it at the port of entry.

All Requirements for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026

1

Valid Passport

Passport from a visa-exempt country with validity for the duration of your stay in Canada

2

Recent Passport Photo

One recent digital passport-sized photograph (35x45mm, white background)

3

Travel Itinerary

Proof of accommodation and travel plans in Canada

4

Return Flight Ticket

Confirmed return or onward flight ticket from Canada

5

Financial Proof

Bank statements or proof of sufficient funds (CAD $2,000 minimum)

6

Travel Declaration

Clear purpose of travel (tourism, business, transit)

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Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026

Key Requirements

Key Information

Official Passport Guidelines

Image Acceptance Criteria

Supporting File Specifications

Accommodation Confirmation

Return/Onward Ticket

All Requirements for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026

Valid Passport

Recent Passport Photo

Travel Itinerary

Return Flight Ticket

Financial Proof

Travel Declaration

Ready to apply?

Requirements for electronic travel authorization

Technical Verification Console

Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026

Key Requirements

Key Information

Official Passport Guidelines

Image Acceptance Criteria

Supporting File Specifications

Accommodation Confirmation

Return/Onward Ticket

All Requirements for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist 2026

Valid Passport

Recent Passport Photo

Travel Itinerary

Return Flight Ticket

Financial Proof

Travel Declaration

Ready to apply?

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