✈️ Planning a trip to Canada? Make sure you don’t forget your eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) — it’s mandatory for many travelers, even for a short stopover at a Canadian airport.

But do you really need one? Let’s break it down clearly.

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✅ What is a Canada eTA?

The Canada eTA is a digital travel authorization required for visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to Canada.

• It’s linked electronically to your passport.
• It is not a visa, but it is mandatory.
• You don’t need it for land or sea travel (only air travel).

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🌍 Who needs an eTA for Canada?

You must apply for an eTA if you:

• Are a citizen of a visa-exempt country
• Plan to enter Canada by air
• Are traveling for tourism, business, transit, or family visit

Here are examples of countries whose citizens need an eTA:

Country	eTA Required?
France	✅ Yes
Belgium	✅ Yes
Germany	✅ Yes
Spain	✅ Yes
Italy	✅ Yes
Australia	✅ Yes
Japan	✅ Yes
South Korea	✅ Yes
United Kingdom 🇬🇧	✅ Yes (except holders of certain UK visas)

⚠️ Note: U.S. citizens do NOT need an eTA — they can travel to Canada without one.

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🚫 Who does not need an eTA?

You don’t need an eTA if:

• You are a Canadian citizen (even dual nationals)
• You hold a valid Canadian visa
• You are a permanent resident of Canada
• You are a U.S. citizen (but U.S. green card holders do need one)

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✈️ What if I’m only transiting through Canada?

Even if you’re just transiting at a Canadian airport, you’ll still need an eTA — unless you’re exempt (see above).

Example:

• Flying from Paris → Toronto → Mexico?
  ➡️ You need an eTA, even if you don’t leave the airport.

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📅 How long is the eTA valid?

• Valid for 5 years or until your passport expires
• Multiple entries allowed
• Maximum stay per visit: 6 months

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🛂 Still unsure? Here’s what to do

If you’re flying to Canada and your nationality is on the list of visa-exempt countries, you must apply for your eTA online before departure.

💡 It only takes a few minutes and costs around 29 € on our website myetaonline.com