Canada eTA for Business Travel — 2026 Rules & Requirements
Canada eTA business travel guide for 2026: who may need an eTA to fly to Canada, business-visitor limits, CAN$7 government fee, processing facts and private application assistance.
EstaEta is a private, non-government service operated by Arc Techno Pty Ltd. EstaEta service fee: US$49.95 per applicant. Official Government of Canada eTA fee: CAN$7, separate.
Quick answer
What you need to know first
Eligible visa-exempt business visitors generally need a Canada eTA when flying to Canada or transiting through a Canadian airport. An eTA is a travel authorization, not a work permit, and it does not authorize work that requires separate permission.
Official eTA facts
Fee, processing and validity at a glance
Official fee: CAN$7
The Government of Canada currently charges CAN$7 per eTA application. EstaEta's private service fee is separate.
Usually minutes, sometimes days
Canada says most applications are approved within minutes, while some can take several days or require additional documents.
Up to five years
An eTA can be valid for up to five years or until the linked passport expires, whichever comes first.
Practical checks
Before you rely on the eTA route
Check whether your passport and citizenship use the eTA route for air travel
Separate permitted business-visitor activity from work that may require a work permit
Use the same passport for the application and travel because the eTA is electronically linked to it
Confirm the current rule on Canada.ca before relying on travel plans
Related high-intent guides
Continue with the part of the Canada eTA process you need
Work permit and eTA
Understand why work authorization and travel authorization are different.
Validity and multiple trips
Review repeat travel and passport-linkage rules.
Canada eTA requirements
Passport, email, eligibility and application information to prepare.
Canada eTA cost
Official CAN$7 fee and EstaEta's separate US$49.95 private service fee.
Frequently asked questions
Canada eTA for Business Travel — 2026 Rules & Requirements FAQ
Do business travellers need a Canada eTA?
Eligible visa-exempt foreign nationals generally need an eTA to fly to Canada or transit through a Canadian airport, including for qualifying short business visits. Individual status and passport rules can change the requirement.
Is a Canada eTA a work permit?
No. An eTA is a travel authorization for eligible air travel. It does not replace a work permit or other authorization required for work or other regulated activity in Canada.
How much is the official Canada eTA fee?
The Government of Canada currently charges CAN$7 per eTA application. EstaEta's private assistance fee is US$49.95 per applicant and is separate.
How long can a Canada eTA remain valid?
Canada says an eTA can be valid for up to five years or until the passport linked to it expires, whichever comes first.
Can I apply directly with the Government of Canada?
Yes. EstaEta is optional. You can apply directly on Canada.ca and avoid EstaEta's private service fee.