Canada eTA Fee 2026: Official CAN$7 Cost & Payment Methods
The official government fee for one application is currently CAN$7. EstaEta's private service fee is US$49.95 per applicant. The official CAN$7 fee is separate from, and not included in, the EstaEta service fee.
Last reviewed 17 September 2026 against current Government of Canada eTA fee guidance.
Canada eTA price at a glance
What you pay depends on which route you choose
Apply directly through Canada.ca
CAN$7
Official Government of Canada eTA application fee per applicant.
- No EstaEta private service fee
- Government application route
- Government fee is non-refundable once paid
Use EstaEta private assistance
US$49.95
EstaEta private service fee per applicant. The official CAN$7 government fee is separate.
- Guided factual intake with save and resume
- Administrative completeness checks
- Customer support and regulated professional review where required
Official payment methods
How the CAN$7 government fee can be paid
Canada currently lists the following payment methods for the official eTA application. Verify the live list on Canada.ca when applying because accepted methods can change.
Canada eTA cost and fee FAQ
How much is a Canada eTA in 2026?
The official Government of Canada eTA application fee is currently CAN$7 per applicant.
Is CAN$7 the official Government of Canada eTA fee?
Yes. CAN$7 is the current official government application fee. Private providers can charge separate service fees, but those private charges are not government fees.
How much does EstaEta charge for Canada eTA assistance?
EstaEta's private service fee is US$49.95 per applicant. The official CAN$7 Government of Canada fee is separate from, and not included in, the EstaEta service fee.
Can I avoid the EstaEta service fee?
Yes. EstaEta is optional. You can apply directly through the official Government of Canada website and pay only the official government fee.
Is the CAN$7 eTA fee refundable?
The Government of Canada describes the eTA application fee as non-refundable after it is paid to the government.
Can I pay for multiple travellers in one official eTA application?
Canada's official process is completed for one person at a time. Each traveller who needs an eTA has an individual application.
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