How much is the Canada eTA fee?

The government fee is C$7, among the cheapest of the major electronic travel authorizations.

When is a Canada eTA required?

It is required when visa-exempt citizens enter Canada by air. Entry by land or sea is handled differently.

Should I get it together with my US trip?

If your itinerary covers both the US and Canada, you need a US ESTA and a Canada eTA separately. Applying together helps prevent omissions.

I used to need a visa — can I use an eTA now?

Sometimes yes. Travelers from certain countries who have held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years, or hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa, may apply for an eTA instead of a visa. The eligible list keeps expanding (e.g., Qatar in 2025; Indonesia and Malaysia partially in 2026).

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Canada eTA — Why You Need It Alongside a US Trip

Part 1 · Government fee C$7, paired with US-bound demand

FitTrip Editor · 2026.06.11

Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) has been in force since 2016 and is a pre-arrival authorization for visa-exempt travelers entering Canada by air. The government fee is C$7 — among the cheapest of the major ETAs — and once approved it is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires. For travelers touring North America it is needed as a set with the US ESTA, so handling both in one place reduces the risk of a missing permit.

Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) has been in force since 2016 and is a pre-arrival authorization for visa-exempt travelers entering Canada by air Fact. The government fee is C$7, among the cheapest of the major ETAs Fact.

Demand bundled with US travel

For travelers touring North America, the Canada eTA is needed as a set with the US ESTA. Handling both authorizations in one place reduces the risk of a missing permit Estimate.

FAQ

How much is the Canada eTA fee?: The government fee is C$7, among the cheapest of the major electronic travel authorizations.
When is a Canada eTA required?: It is required when visa-exempt citizens enter Canada by air. Entry by land or sea is handled differently.
Should I get it together with my US trip?: If your itinerary covers both the US and Canada, you need a US ESTA and a Canada eTA separately. Applying together helps prevent omissions.
I used to need a visa — can I use an eTA now?: Sometimes yes. Travelers from certain countries who have held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years, or hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa, may apply for an eTA instead of a visa. The eligible list keeps expanding (e.g., Qatar in 2025; Indonesia and Malaysia partially in 2026).

Checklist

Check whether your nationality needs a Canada eTA
Fee is C$7, valid up to 5 years or until passport expiry
Apply before booking your flight — usually approved in minutes
Fly on the passport linked to your eTA
Travelling to the US too? You also need an ESTA

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