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The Government of Canada says travellers from eTA-required countries need an eTA to transit through Canada by air, while other travellers may need a visa or qualify for a specific transit exception.
Your passport, nationality, route and mode of travel determine the document you need.
Quick answer
For an international airport connection, Canada says travellers from eTA-required countries need an eTA, while visa-required travellers may need a transit visa when the connection is 48 hours or less and they are not eligible for an eTA or already covered by a valid visitor visa. A visitor visa can apply when a visa-required traveller plans to visit Canada or transit for more than 48 hours.
| Document | Typical transit situation | Government fee |
|---|---|---|
| eTA | Air transit for an eTA-required traveller, unless a specific exemption applies. | CAN$7 |
| Transit visa | Visa-required traveller connecting between international flights for 48 hours or less, without a valid visitor visa and not eligible for an eTA. | Free |
| Visitor visa | Visa-required traveller visiting Canada, transiting for more than 48 hours, or using certain land or sea routes. | Check Canada.ca |
These are general document categories, not an individualized eligibility decision. Passport nationality, travel document, route, U.S. status and specific transit programs can change the result.
If you are from an eTA-required country, Canada says an eTA is required to transit through a Canadian airport unless a specific exception applies.
Visa-required travellers may need a transit visa or visitor visa depending on the itinerary, length of transit and whether another exemption applies.
Canada has conditional transit exemptions and programs. Do not assume you qualify—check the official rules for your exact passport and itinerary.
The official Government of Canada eTA fee is currently CAN$7. Canada says most applications are approved within minutes, but some take longer and can require additional information or documents.
EstaEta offers paid private eTA application assistance when an eTA is the correct document, but it does not decide which immigration document applies to an individual traveller. Use Canada.ca for the final eligibility check or to apply directly.
If you are from an eTA-required country, the Government of Canada says you need an eTA to transit through Canada by air. Other travellers may need a visa or may qualify for a specific exemption or transit program.
No general short-connection exemption applies to eTA-required travellers. IRCC states that passengers transiting Canada need an eTA or a visa regardless of the length of time in Canada, subject to specific exceptions and transit programs.
Canada says eTA-required travellers do not need an eTA when transiting and entering by train, bus, boat or cruise ship, but they still need the correct travel documents for their circumstances.
Yes. Canada lists specific exceptions and programs, including certain refuelling situations and the Transit Without Visa and China Transit programs. Eligibility is conditional and should be checked on Canada.ca.
The Government of Canada currently charges CAN$7 for an eTA application. Government fees can change, so verify the amount on Canada.ca when applying.