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Canada eTA Processing

Why is my Canada eTA taking so long to process?

Why is my Canada eTA taking so long to process?

by writer on 23 June 2023 with No Comments

Although the vast majority of eTA applications are approved in a matter of a few minutes, it can sometimes take a few days or longer for an application to be processed. In most of these cases, it’s because the authorities … Read More

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A brief guide on GCKey requests for Canada eTA applicants

A brief guide on GCKey requests for Canada eTA applicants

by Canada eTA on 26 December 2022 with No Comments

What is a GCKey request and what are the benefits of using one? A GCKey request is an online service that allows Canada eTA travelers to securely submit additional documents to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This usually is … Read More

Canada eTA Processing GCKey request
What is the Canadian NEXUS Program?

What is the Canadian NEXUS Program?

by Canada eTA on 18 May 2022 with No Comments

NEXUS is a program run jointly by the CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) and CBP (United States Customs and Border Patrol). The aim of the program is to promote tourism, trade, and the movement of goods and people between the … Read More

Canada eTA Processing NEXUS Program
Can I renew my Canada eTA?

Can I renew my Canada eTA?

by Canada eTA on 6 October 2021 with No Comments

If you recently checked your Canadian eTA and with a shock noticed that it has expired because it was issued more than 5 years ago (or because your old passport expired and you now have a new one), you are … Read More

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Why is my Canada eTA approval pending?

Why is my Canada eTA approval pending?

by Canada eTA on 8 September 2021 with No Comments

The application process for a Canadian eTA is normally relatively easy and fast. Sometimes, however, things do not go according to plan. You might have done your very best to enter all the information correctly, yet you could still get … Read More

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Canada eTA processing times

Canada eTA processing times

by Canada eTA on 6 June 2021 with No Comments

A Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization, more commonly referred to as an eTA, is a travel document that differs from traditional travel documents in the sense that it’s digital. To apply online for an eTA is fairly quick and effortless. Once … Read More

Canada eTA Processing Canada eTA Timelines
What happens after you submit your eTA application?

What happens after you submit your eTA application?

by Canada eTA on 2 April 2021 with No Comments

After you have paid the application fee, you will typically receive an email that confirms your application has been received from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) within a couple of minutes. In the majority of instances, applicants will also … Read More

Canada eTA Processing Processing Delays
Travelling with a Canada eTA

Travelling with a Canada eTA

by Canada eTA on 27 March 2020 with No Comments

After applying for a Canada eTA The processing stage In the majority of instances, you should get an email within a couple of minutes after you submitted your application. Under certain circumstances, however, a request could take a few days … Read More

Canada eTA Processing Arriving in Canada
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Canada eTA Eligibility

Do I need an eTA if I'm transiting through Canada?
If I am a permanent resident of Canada, do I need an eTA to leave and return by air?
Can I apply for an eTA if I'm a permanent resident of Canada?
If I'm an American citizen, what documentation do I need to enter Canada?
Do I need an eTA to fly into Canada if I'm a member of NEXUS or CANPASS and hold a United States green card?
Do I need an eTA to enter Canada by car if I'm a lawful United States green card holder?
If I am a lawful permanent resident of the United States, what documents do I need for my eTA application?
If I have a temporary resident permit or visa, do I also need an eTA to enter Canada?
Do I need an eTA if I'm travelling to the United States and want to also visit Canada?
I am using an ESTA to travel to the United States. Can I also use it to travel to Canada?
If I am from a visa exempt country, do I need an eTA to apply for a work or study permit?
If I want to study in Canada for less than 6 months and am from a visa exempt country, do I need an eTA?
Do I need an eTA if I'm a dual citizen of the United States and another country?
Do I need an eTA to enter Canada if I'm a Canadian citizen?

Applying for a Canada eTA

What does the term 'visa-exempt foreign national' mean?
How do I apply for an eTA
What happens after I submit my eTA application?
What documentation do I need when applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization to Canada?
What information will I need to make an Electronic Travel Authorization application?
Can Parents apply an Electronic Travel Authorization for their children?
Can I help another adult apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization?
Can one include several people in an application?
What happens in case of an error on the passport number or email address provided in my application?
Can I use another document apart from the passport when applying for my Electronic Travel Authorization?
Because of technical problems (e.g. with the application form or payment) I haven't been able to send in an eTA application. Will I still be allowed to fly to Canada?
Must I apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization whenever I need to visit Canada?

Canada eTA Payment

What methods can I use to pay for the application?

Canada eTA Notifications from IRCC

Can I get my Electronic Travel Authorization urgently if I want to travel to Canada in case of an emergency?
I sent in an eTA application, but so far I have received no email confirmation from IRCC. Will I be able to travel to Canada?
How do I submit documents for my eTA application
IRCC sent me an email confirmation that it has received the eTA application but since then I have received nothing else. Will I be able to travel to Canada?
I am unable to send in the additional documents needed for my eTA application before the deadline. Will I be allowed to travel to Canada?
I sent in all the required documents for my eTA application, but so far I have not received a reply. Will I be able to travel to Canada?

Special Circumstances

What if my application is rejected?
Can my eTA be cancelled after I receive it?
What if I am travelling to Canada by train, automobile or boat?
What if I lose my passport after I get my eTA

Canada eTA Admissibility

My eTA application was not approved. Will I be allowed to travel to Canada or not?
Are certain people exempted from getting eTA approval?
I know that I cannot enter Canada because I committed a crime or am a suspect, but can I still get an eTA?
Will I be denied an eTA if I've ever been refused entry into Canada?
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