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Canada Visa & Entry Requirements

Official Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

MAX STAY DURATION
6 Months per visit
Standard authorized stay
PROCESSING SPEED
24 Hours
Fast electronic review
PASSPORT VALIDITY
5 Years
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AUTHORIZED PORTS
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
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Overview eVisa Types & Validity Document Requirements Fees & Processing Times
eVisa Types & Tiers

Explore tourist, business, single vs multiple entry options, and permitted stay lengths.

Document Checklist

Passport validity rules, biometric photo dimensions, and port of entry checkpoints.

Fees & Turnaround

Official government costs, express priority processing rates, and payment methods.

Consular Visa Overview

Mandatory electronic travel authorization linked to passport for air arrivals in Canada.

PERMITTED TRAVEL PURPOSES
✓ Tourism, Sightseeing & Vacations ✓ Business Inquiries, Conferences & Seminars ✓ Visiting Family, Relatives & Friends ✓ Airport Transit & Short Connections

Available eVisa Types for Canada

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Tourist

Standard Canada Entry eVisa / Authorization

Official digital entry document granting legal border clearance for travel to Canada.

Validity: 5 Years • Max Stay: 6 Months per visit • Entries: Single Entry • Speed: 24 Hours
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$35 total

Required Documents Checklist

Passport biographical page scan with at least 6 months validity from travel date.
Confirmed flight itinerary or return ticket reservation.
Proof of lodging (hotel confirmation or local host invitation).
Active email address for digital permit delivery and tracking.

Biometric Photo Guidelines

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  • Recent passport-style photograph on a clean light or white background.
  • Full face, front view with eyes clearly open and neutral expression.

Approved Entry Ports & Checkpoints

Holders of this e-Visa are authorized for direct arrival and electronic immigration clearance at all designated entry checkpoints:

Major International Gateways: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Designated international border crossings and seaport terminals.

Frequently Asked Questions for Canada

Standard applications for Canada are processed in 24 Hours once submitted and reviewed.

No. The electronic visa and travel authorization process for Canada is 100% online, requiring no consular interview.
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