The Electric Travel Authorization Process – Apply Now

A Step By Step Guide To Apply for Electric Travel Authorization (eTA).

This is the Government of Canada’s official website to apply for an (eTA) to fly to, or transit through, a Canadian airport. It only costs $7 CAD.

What you need to complete the form and pay for your eTA. Citizens of Qatar are now eligible to apply for an eTA.

As of November 25, 2025, citizens of Qatar don’t need a visitor visa and can apply for an eTA to travel by air. If you already have a valid visitor visa, you can use that to travel to Canada until it expires.

You will need: a valid passport from a visa-exempt country. As of April 26, 2022: Lawful permanent residents of the United States are exempt from the eTA requirement, a valid email address, AND one of the following acceptable methods of payment to pay the $7 CAD fee (non-refundable):

Visa®, Mastercard®, American Express®,
a pre-paid Visa®, Mastercard® or American Express®, Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard, UnionPay®, or JCB Card®.

Overview of eTA application process

1. Get your passport, credit or debit card ready, and read the help document.

2. Use the online form to apply. The form cannot be saved. So have your information ready.

3. Pay $7 CAD for your eTA right after you complete the form.

4. Get an email about your eTA application. Most applications are approved within minutes.

5. You may need to submit documents before your application can be approved. If this happens to you, an email will be sent with instructions within 72 hours.
Use the following process below to apply for the eTA application form — apply now.