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    Canada eTA Eligibility 2026

    Eligibility depends on citizenship, passport, travel method and personal circumstances. Canada also allows some citizens of select visa-required countries to use an eTA only when every required condition is met.

    The main Canada eTA eligibility groups

    Visa-exempt travellers flying to Canada

    Citizens of eTA-required countries generally need an eTA and a valid passport to board a flight to Canada or transit through a Canadian airport. They normally do not need a visitor visa for that air trip.

    Select visa-required countries

    Citizens of the select countries below may be able to use an eTA instead of a visitor visa, but only if they satisfy all of the Government of Canada conditions and travel by air.

    Land and sea travel can be different

    The document needed can change with the method of arrival. The select visa-required-country group still needs a visitor visa when arriving by car, bus, train or boat, including a cruise ship.

    17 visa-required countries with conditional eTA eligibility

    Canada currently lists the following countries. Being on this list does not automatically mean a traveller qualifies for an eTA.

    Antigua and Barbuda
    Argentina
    Brazil
    Costa Rica
    Indonesia
    Malaysia
    Mexico
    Morocco
    Panama
    Philippines
    St. Kitts and Nevis
    St. Lucia
    St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    Seychelles
    Thailand
    Trinidad and Tobago
    Uruguay

    All of these conditions must be checked

    • You held a Canadian visitor visa within the past 10 years or currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa.
    • You are coming to Canada for a temporary stay, normally up to six months.
    • You are flying to Canada or transiting through a Canadian airport using a valid passport from one of the eligible countries.

    If all requirements are not met, Canada states that a visitor visa is required.

    Check the official conditional eTA rules on Canada.ca

    Indonesia and Malaysia changed in May 2026

    Canada added Indonesia and Malaysia to this conditional eTA group effective 26 May 2026. Eligible citizens may use an eTA for qualifying air travel when the conditions above are met; otherwise a visitor visa is still required.

    Canada eTA guide for Indonesian citizensCanada eTA guide for Malaysian citizens

    Important exceptions

    • Canadian citizens, including most dual Canadian citizens, generally need a Canadian passport rather than an eTA.
    • Canadian permanent residents do not use an eTA and must travel with the required proof of permanent-resident status.
    • U.S. citizens are exempt from the eTA requirement, subject to the identification rules that apply to them.
    • U.S. lawful permanent residents are also exempt from the eTA requirement but must carry the required proof of U.S. status and travel document.

    Canada eTA eligibility questions

    Who needs a Canada eTA?

    Visa-exempt foreign nationals generally need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport, subject to passport, citizenship and exemption rules. The Government of Canada eligibility page is the controlling source.

    Can citizens of visa-required countries ever use an eTA?

    Some citizens of 17 listed visa-required countries may qualify for an eTA instead of a visitor visa if they meet all of Canada's conditions and travel by air.

    What are the main conditions for the select visa-required countries?

    The traveller must have held a Canadian visitor visa within the past 10 years or hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa, be coming for a temporary stay normally up to six months, and fly to or transit through Canada using a valid passport from an eligible country.

    Can a conditionally eligible traveller use an eTA to enter Canada by car or cruise ship?

    No. Canada states that travellers in this select visa-required-country group still need a visitor visa when arriving by car, bus, train or boat, including a cruise ship.

    How much is the official Canada eTA fee?

    The Government of Canada currently charges CAN$7 for an eTA application.

    Use the official Government of Canada source for the final check

    EstaEta is a private, non-government paid Canada eTA application-assistance service for eligible travellers. The official eTA fee is currently CAN$7, separate from EstaEta's service fee, and Canada makes all eligibility decisions.