Can you get an eTA at the airport?

While most eTAs are approved within minutes, some eTA applications can take several days to process. eTAs can also be obtained via smartphone or tablet. This means that if a traveller has forgotten to obtain an eTA, they will be able to do so at the airport.



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Applying for an eTA is a simple online process that takes just a few minutes to complete. Most applicants get their eTA approval (via an email) within minutes. However, some requests can take several days to process if you're asked to submit supporting documents.

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You may be eligible to apply for an eTA (instead of a visitor visa) if you're a: Citizen from select visa-required countries and you're travelling to Canada by air. However, you still need visitor visa (not an eTA) when arriving by car, bus, train, or boat, including a cruise ship.

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All international travellers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally-accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.

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