Applying for a Canada eTA, step by step

For visa-exempt passports flying to Canada. CAD 7, official site only.

About 15 minutes · pictures checked October 2026

The pictures with the form and the Submit button use a test portal and a fictional specimen passport. The official site looks different, but the steps are the same.

1. 1

   Open the right website

   canada.ca only. Other 'eTA' sites charge extra.

   Tip: Type it or use the button on your Faylo page.

   Check any address against the official ones →
   
2. 2

   Have these ready

   Passport, email, address, job details and a card. The form can't be saved.

   
3. 3

   Your details fill in

   Name, passport and trip details appear on each page.

   
4. 4

   The personal questions are yours

   Yes/no questions and 'I certify' boxes stay empty and highlighted.

   Tip: Answer them yourself, truthfully.

   
5. 5

   Know the fee and the wait

   CAD 7, not refundable. Most are approved in minutes.

   Tip: US citizens and anyone arriving by land or sea don't need an eTA.

   
6. 6

   You pay and press Submit

   We never do. Keep the confirmation.

   Tip: Applying for a friend? Tick that you apply on their behalf.

   

Faylo is not an embassy or an immigration adviser and can't guarantee a visa. Always confirm on the official site before you pay or book.