Visitor Visa (TRV) / Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
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Visitor Visa (TRV) / Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Visitor Visa (TRV) / Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Canada · Tourism
What it is
Standard short-stay travel authorization for visitors to Canada. Visa-required nationals need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV); citizens of visa-exempt countries flying to Canada need an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
Key facts
- Category
- Tourism
- Duration
- TRV: typically up to 6 months per entry (single or multiple entry up to 10 years). eTA: up to 5 years.
- Application fee
- CAD 100
- Processing time
- Varies by country
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Hold a valid travel document or passport
- Be in good health (medical exam may be required)
- Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
- Convince an officer of ties (job, home, financial assets, family) that you will leave at the end of your stay
- Have enough money for your stay
- Have a letter of invitation from someone in Canada if requested
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 7 June 2026.