What is eTA Canada?

To ensure your visit to Canada goes as perfectly as possible, here is a change you should know about if you are traveling by air. It is known as ETA -stands for electronic travel authorization and it is fresh entry need.

You may need an ETA Canada before you pick your flight to Canada.
Applying your ETA is inexpensive, simple, internet process, which takes just a few steps to do.

All you need is your credit card, passport, email ID and access to the internet.

The process is fully secure and safe. You will enter basic personal detail like your name, email address, passport number, answer a few easy questions and submit your application.

Exceptions contain American residential and guests with a legal visa.

It is top to get your ETA before you book your flight to Canada. You may not be capable to fly without it.
In most cases, the ETA will be granted without just a few minutes. Once verified, your ETA is legal for 5 years or until your passport expires, no issue which comes first.

Fill in the form rightly

The ETA application form is accessible online. It takes a few minutes to download the ETA after its verification. A representative may apply in place of the traveler, such as a guardian or parent.

The following details have to be in your possession to do your application form:

•The passport number
•The nationality indicated on the passport
•The country that issued the passport
•Te forenames and surname as they appear in your passport.
•The country
•The birth date
•Dates of issue and expiry of the passport
•The city of birth

A personal detail on such as material status, customer special identifier and employment detail, including employers name, position, domain, date of hire and city are to be filled too.

Avoid this general mistake you apply

If you add the error passport digit on the eTA form, you will have issues going to Canada.
Use the eTA support guide and go after the instructions to add your passport number rightly.
Use the digit that is at the peak of your passport detail page - the page with your image.

What to bring to the airport

When your eTA approves, it will be attached to the passport you used to apply. You need to show this passport when you check-in to your to your flight to Canada.
The airline staff will check your passport to confirm that you have a legal eTA. If you do not have one, you would not be capable to board your flight.