Canada eTA for UK citizens
The eTA (electronic travel authorization) is the Government of Canada's online authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, including British citizens, flying to or through a Canadian airport.
Do British passport holders need one?
Yes. eTA. Up to 6 months per visit.
The official website is
canada.ca
Go to canada.ca ↗Check the address bar shows canada.ca before you enter passport or card details.
Avoid paying a lookalike website
The official fee is CAD 7 (about £4). Lookalike websites fill in the same official form for you and add their own charge on top. Apply only at canada.ca.
- Search results and ads can show unofficial sites above the government's own. Use the link on this page, or type the address yourself.
- Compare the total you're asked to pay with the official fee on this page. If it's well above it, you are probably not on the government's website.
Key facts
- Official fee
- CAD 7about £4
- How long you can stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- How long it takes
- Usually within minutes; can take several days