How can I obtain an eTA?

To apply for an eTA, simply fill out our online application form on this website. After filling in you will be redirected to our payment page from where you can pay quickly and easily with iDeal, Paypal, Bancontact or Credit card. As soon as the payment has been made, we will process your request. You will always receive, within 72 hours (also check your junk mail folder), an email stating whether your eTA has been approved or rejected.

Which documents do I have to provide in order to obtain a Canadian eTA?

Applying for the eTA is simple, you only have to fill in the online application form , it is important to have your passport (which must be valid at least until the end of your stay in Canada) at hand. Before applying, please check whether you meet the conditions of the eTA.

Is there an urgent procedure available?

If you urgently need an eTA, you only need to tick the option “urgent” on the online application form . If you submit this urgent application, it will be processed immediately and you will usually receive the eTA within an hour. P lease note : this is an average delivery time and no warranty can be given here. In exceptional cases even urgent applications might receive a definite answer up to 72 hours after submission.

When can I order an eTA?

Because the application is done via our online application form , you can request an eTA from us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We do recommend that you request the eTA at least 72 hours before your departure. Despite the fact that 90% of all applications are accepted within the hour, it is possible that due to a manual check by an employee of the Canadian immigration service, a delay of up to 72 hours may occur.

Is it possible to request an eTA for others or apply as a group?

Yes, you can fill in all fellow travelers in one application. You can also request an eTA for someone else in case you do not travel yourself. Obviously, you must then have permission to use all data and documents required to request an eTA from the relevant traveler (s). Since you can put multiple applicants on one application form, this saves a lot of time and work.

I have a new passport. Do I have to apply for an eTA again?

Yes, if you have received a new passport after an eTA has been issued, you must apply for an eTA again. All data on the eTA must correspond with the data of your current passport, including the passport number (your old passport in combination with any previously linked eTA is no longer valid).

Can I apply for an eTA with my identification card?

No, to apply for your eTA for Canada you need to enter your international travel passport details. An identity card is not sufficient and will not get accepted.

I only have a transit stop (transfer) in Canada. Do I need an eTA?

If you arrive in Canada by plane, you always need an eTA, even if you are passing through and do not leave the airport. If you travel into Canada by boat or overland, you do not need an eTA. The only exception to this is when your aircraft makes a stop to refuel, this will take less than 12 hours and you will not leave the aircraft during that time. If your aircraft is going to make a stop in Canada to refuel, we strongly recommend for you to contact your airline and check whether or not you need an eTA.

I am a status holder (and don't have a Dutch passport). Can I apply for an eTA?

Status holders living in the Netherlands who are in possession of a residence permit cannot apply for an eTA. A traveler may only apply for an eTA with an officially issued Dutch passport. If you are a status holder with a residence permit but no Dutch passport, it is only possible to travel to Canada with a regular visa. Traveldocs can assist you with obtaining a regular Canadian visa. Contact us at least 2 months (or 6-8 weeks) in advance so that we can inform you on the procedure and (our) pricing.

I'm arriving in Canada by cruise. Do I need an eTA?

No, if you only enter Canada by boat (eg at a stopover in Vancouver) you do not need an eTA, but you must have a valid passport. If you are flying to Canada to board a cruise ship, you will need an eTA before boarding the plane.

How secure is it to apply for an eTA via this website?

If you submit an application for an eTA via our website, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is always used, with which we secure the communication of the data from your computer to our server. This way your data is protected at all times. We will only use your data to process your visa application. In doing so, we respect the privacy of each user of our site and will ensure that all personal information you provide to us will be treated confidentially. We strongly inform you that your data will not be sold or used for any other commercial purposes. Furthermore, the payment methods that we offer such as iDEAL, Paypal, Bancontact or by credit card are also safe ways to pay. If you have any further questions about your privacy, please view our privacy policy or contact us .

Does my passport state the letter O or number 0?

Document numbers in the Netherlands never contain the letter “O”, but they can contain the number “0”. Even though it seems that there is a letter O in your passport, it will be the number 0. It is also important to know that document numbers in the Netherlands are 9 characters long. Belgian document numbers may include the letter (s) “O” and / or the number “0”. Belgian document numbers are 8 characters long and always start with 2 letters followed by 6 numbers.

Is it possible to change any information on my eTA?

Until you have paid for the eTA application , you can still change all fields in the online application form. After the eTA application has been paid, we will immediately process it and only adjusting your e-mail address is still possible. Therefore, before you are taken to the payment page, you will be asked to confirm that the information is correct. Please check this carefully. If an error was made in the application, you must submit a new application. If the information on your eTA does not match that on your passport, your eTA is not valid. Any costs for a new application will be for your own account. Although we at Traveldocs always try to detect and solve any errors, we are under no circumstances responsible and / or liable for the data that has been incorrectly or incompletely filled in by the applicant on the application form. It is also not possible to change or cancel the data with a rejected eTA.

Can the date on which my eTA becomes valid be changed?

It is not possible to change the start date of your eTA. If you believe you will arrive before your eTA is valid or depart after it has expired, you need to apply for a new eTA. It is especially important that your eTA is valid at the time you enter Canada.

Is it possible to cancel my eTA application?

Cancellation is only possible before payment is completed. As soon as we have received the payment for your eTA application, we will immediately process it and refund your payment from that moment on. If you made a mistake with the application, you can submit a new application . Costs for this new application are entirely at your own expense.

Will I get a refund if my eTA is not granted?

No. In the event of a rejection, it is unfortunately not possible to get a refund for the costs incurred. However, in most cases, you can apply for a regular visa for Canada. Traveldocs can assist you with this process. This visa often has a validity of 5 or 10 years. Please note that you must follow a different procedure than for the eTA visa and you will need to submit documents to us. You will also need to provide biometric data, for which we will schedule an appointment for you. Contact us for more information about the regular visa for Canada and to initiate a potential application.

I will not make any use of the eTA anymore. Can I get my money back?

If your eTA application is approved, you will never receive a refund. Even if you do not use your eTA. Cancellation of an application is only possible before you have made the payment.

Which conditions apply to my passport?

All passports issued by the Dutch or Belgian government meet the conditions set by Sri Lanka. However, the passport must still be valid for at least six months from the time the traveler arrives in Sri Lanka.

I hold Belgian nationality and do not have a Citizen Service Number (BSN). What should I fill in?

You can enter nine zeros (000000000) in the input field on the application form.

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Are you going on a trip and want to apply for a visa to Canada? At Traveldocs you can quickly and easily apply for a tourist visa from €34.95 per person including consular costs and VAT.

Do you have more questions about how to prepare for the trip? Then read our advice on the Canada page.

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All you need to know about applying for a visa to Canada

Alles wat je moet weten over een visumaanvraag

Purpose

Vacation, business travel and transfers
Validity

The eTA Canada is valid for 5 years from issue
Residence

Your stay may not exceed 6 consecutive months at a time
Delivery time

It usually takes only 24 hours (in emergency) to 72 hours (normal procedure) on weekdays
Costs

€34.95 per eTA
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ETA application

An e-visa, ESTA or eTA is an electronic visa which - as the name suggests - you can apply for entirely online. This type of visa is often also called an Electronic Travel Authorization. To complete your visa application, you only need to provide a copy of your passport and documents digitally.

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About ETA Canada

What is an eTA for Canada?

Since March 15, 2016, it is mandatory for all travelers to Canada to apply for a visa in advance. The electronic visa can be easily applied for via Traveldocs. However, you can only make use of this if you will be entering Canada by plane. The Electornic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an electronic visa, which you can apply for completely digitally. For a visa Canada application we only need a passport scan. So you no longer have to physically deliver documents to us or have to travel to the embassy yourself.

When can I use the eTa?

You can use the eTA when you want to travel to Canada for the following reasons:

Holiday purposes
Business purposes
Visiting friends and / or family
For a switch (transit)

If for any reason you are not eligible for an eTA, or if you need to apply for a visa to work or follow a long study in Canada, you must apply for it in person through the service center of the Canadian Embassy in Düsseldorf.

In that case, Traveldocs can assist you with the preparatory work. Contact us for the possibilities and rates.

For whom is an eTA intended?

The electronic visa is mandatory for anyone planning to travel to Canada. Travelers who do not have a valid visa cannot check in and are immediately refused when boarding the plane. Even with a (short) transfer where the airport will not be left, one must have an eTA. This also applies to children and babies.

Validity of an eTA Canada

An eTA is a multiple entry visa. This means that you can enter the country several times within the validity of the visa. There is no limit to this. You can have the eTA in your mailbox within 72 hours after submitting your application!

An eTA is valid for 5 years or until the expiry date of your passport, whichever is earlier
Within those 5 years – as long as you travel with the same valid passport – you can travel in and out of Canada an unlimited number of times
Each stay may not last longer than 6 months consecutively

If your passport expired earlier than the eTA, or if you have a new passport, the eTA will expire and you will need to apply for a new one and pay for it again.

What other types of visa Canada application are available?

Canada has various types of visas. For example, the following visas are available:

the eTA is intended for tourist, business and transit trips to Canada
Temporary Resident visa (IMM 5257) is a visa for a stay longer than 6 months, or if you want to work or study in Canada. You must also provide biometric data for this.
Parent and Grandparent Super visa is a visa that is specially intended for travelers who visit their (grand) children, who live permanently in Canada. The visa is valid for 10 years and a stay of 2 years per visit.
Study Permit is a permit to study in Canada. Certain conditions apply to this. Traveldocs can assist with the preparatory work.
Work Permit is a permit to work in Canada.
Working Holiday visa is a visa for persons between 18 and 30 years old who want to learn / work in Canada. You do not have to arrange an employer in advance for this visa and you can only use it once.

If you wish to apply for a visa type other than the eTA, please contact us well in advance. Our visa experts can work with you to find out what type of visa is required for your travel purpose and what you need to do to obtain this visa.

Processing time, visa validity and cost of the Canada visa

The cost and processing time for the visa depends on the type of visa you choose.

The most requested variant, the eVisitor visa, which can be used for both tourist and business trips, is granted on average within 72 hours and costs only € 19.95. This includes processing costs, consular costs, transaction costs and VAT. You can also use an urgent procedure in which a surcharge will be charged, see this page.

However, the embassy reserves the right at all times to take longer to assess your application than the stated average processing time for this.

If you wish to apply for a visa type other than the eTA, please contact us well in advance. Our visa experts can work with you to find out what type of visa is required for your travel purpose and what you need to do to obtain this visa.

Why apply for your Canada Visa at Traveldocs?

At Traveldocs we guarantee professional, correct, smooth and reliable service.

Our experienced experts will review the application before it is submitted to the Government of Canada. Only in this way can you be 100% sure that your application is correctly and safely applied for.

Traveldocs makes the procedure easier for you, so no more complicated website procedures.

You will be kept informed of the status of the request by e-mail or telephone. You can also follow your request at any time via the Tracking function on our website.

Traveldocs is a Dutch company with years of experience and the right connections to handle your documents correctly. We work together with various tour operators, top clubs, large (international) companies and NGOs. Your documents are always in safe hands with us.

Apply for Canada visa now

Do you want to apply for the Canada visa directly? Then proceed directly to the online application form. Would you like to know more about the visa and the procedure first? Read our FAQ visa Canada page, or contact us via the online contact form.

Planning to visit other countries besides Canada?

Are you going to apply for a visa to Canada, but will you also visit other countries during your trip? Take a look at the visa countries below, so that you can be well prepared and equipped with the right documents for your trip.

All about the eTA Canada

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Validity

Validity period of the e-visa

An eTA visa Canada is valid for 5 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Within those 5 years, as long as you travel with the same valid passport, you may travel in and out of Canada an unlimited number of times
Your stay in Canada cannot exceed 6 consecutive months at a time

If your passport expires before the eTA or if you have a new passport, the eTA for Canada expires. You must then reapply and pay for an eTA visa Canada again.

Conditions

Terms and conditions of the eTA Canada

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Canada with at least 1 blank visa page
On the personal data page, the passport must have a machine-readable zone (all Dutch and Belgian passports meet this requirement).

Costs

Cost of the eTA Canada

On our website, you can apply for the Canada ETA at a price starting from €34.95. This cost covers not only the application and processing of your e-visa, but also expedited service and comprehensive customer support. With this service, we ensure that your application is handled efficiently and hassle-free, so that you receive your e-visa by email quickly. Choose our comprehensive service and travel to Vietnam with peace of mind, knowing that everything is well taken care of. Below you can see the different visa types and the corresponding prices:

Costs
Tourism (e-visa) Multiple entries 6 months	€ 34.95
Business (e-visa) Multiple entries 6 months	€ 34.95

Rush

Urgent e-visa applications

An urgent visa application for Canada is processed with us on average within 24 hours. This means you will quickly receive your eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) and be able to continue your travel plans without delay. With our fast and efficient service, we make sure you don't have to worry about long wait times and can travel with peace of mind. On average, a non-urgent application is processed with us within 72 hours.

Transfer

Transfer with e-visa

If you are traveling through Canada and making a stopover there or transferring to another country, you must have a valid eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization). This applies even if you do not plan to visit Canada, but are just traveling through the country. Be sure to apply for your eTA well in advance so you can continue your trip without any problems.

Meaning

Meaning ETA

An electronic travel authorization (eTA) is an entry document for visa-exempt foreigners traveling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to the traveler's passport. It remains valid for up to five years or until the passport's expiration date, whichever is earlier. If you get a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.

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Do you have questions about how to apply for a specific visa and what conditions are involved? Then you can take a look at the relevant destination page under the visa heading in the search menu. You can then see per destination what documents you need, what conditions and types of visa applications there are for your chosen destination and how the application process works. Is your destination not listed here? No problem! In fact, Traveldocs is happy to assist you whenever possible with visa applications for all other destinations that do not have their own page on our website.

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Do I need a visa or eTA for Canada?

Travelers with Dutch and Belgian nationality do not need a visa for Canada for a stay of less than 6 months tourist or business. However, travelers without a visa need a valid eTA. An eTA is easier and cheaper to apply for than a visa.
You must apply for a visa for Canada if you:

You do not meet the requirements for eTA Canada (see the question “what do I have to meet to apply for an eTa”
You want to join a Canadian organization
You want to stay in Canada for more than 6 months at a time
You are traveling to Canada for purposes other than tourism, business or transit
You do not have the nationality of a country within the EU. (If you have Romanian or Bulgarian nationality, you must also apply for a visa.

What exactly is an eTA for Canada?

The eTA stands for “electronic Travel Authorization”. An ESTA is not an e-visa or standard visa but a digital authorization to enter Canada.
An eTA is mandatory for everyone. Even when transferring in Canada, you must have an eTA. You cannot enter Canada without a valid travel permit. You can request the ESTA from Traveldocs by filling in a document and sending it to us together with a scan of your passport and passport photo. You will receive your eTA within 72 hours.

How soon can I receive my Canadian eTA?

Completing the eTA form online takes approximately five minutes. After the corresponding payment has been processed, the request will be processed by us. If you have opted for an urgent application, the eTA will normally be allocated digitally 20 minutes after payment has been processed. In exceptional cases this may take longer, up to a maximum of 72 hours.
Some approvals may take longer (usually no more than a few hours) to complete because all applications are processed by the Canadian Immigration Service’s computerized computer system.

The majority of applications are immediately approved, but in some cases the computer system decides that an application must be assessed by an immigration officer. In such a case, the duration depends on the amount of work at the immigration service at that time.
We at Traveldocs have no influence on the duration of the processing time of the eTA after it has been processed by the Canadian Immigration Service. First check your junk e-mail folder if you have requested an eTA and do not think you have received it. You can also view the status of your application online 24/7.
If you are in a hurry, you can also apply for the eTA urgently. You can do this by ticking the option “urgent” on the application form to be completed online, these applications will be processed faster. The surcharge for this procedure is € 17.50.

Which requirements do I have to meet in order to abtain an eTA?

There are a number of important requirements you must meet to apply for an eTA for Canada:

You have Dutch or Belgian nationality
You want to stay in Canada for a maximum of 6 months at a time
You go to Canada for tourism or business
You arrive in Canada by plane
Your passport is still valid until after departure from Canada
You do not enter into employment with a Canadian organization

If one or more of the following apply to your trip, you do not need to apply for an eTA for Canada:

You travel to Canada by land or water
You have a “Work Permit”
You have a “Study Permit”
You are part of airline or cabin crew

I really have a Canadian visa. Do I still need an eTA?

If your trip to Canada matches the destination and is within the validity period of the granted visa, you do not need to apply for an eTA. If you travel with a different destination than described in your visa or outside the validity period of the visa, you must apply for an eTA. In one of these cases, check whether you meet the conditions of an eTA.

Do children need to have their own eTA?

A child (with or without supervision) must also have his / her own eTA to travel in Canada. Please note, it is not possible to apply for an eTA for children that is credited in the passport of one of the parents. So every child needs his / her own passport and eTA to travel in Canada. It is of course possible for parents to apply for the eTA for their child.
Before applying, please check whether you meet the conditions of the eTA.

Do I have to print my eTA?

No, you do not need to print your eTA, once approved, your eTA will automatically be shared with your airline and the Immigration Service of Canada.
However, we do recommend that you always put a print of this separately in your passport, just in case this is nevertheless requested.

My application has been processed, but I still haven't received an email.

If, after paying your visa, you have not received an email from us within an hour, first check the junk mail folder (spam box). Didn’t receive an email there either? Please contact us by phone or e-mail via the contact page.

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Traveldocs assists businesses and individuals with visa or legalization applications. As a recognized legalization agency, we provide administrative support and handle the entire process with the relevant embassy or consulate. For this service, we charge mediation fees. We are not a government agency or affiliated with one. All costs payable by you are clearly displayed and fully transparent. Traveldocs offers competitive prices, professional service, and extensive expertise in the field of legalizations. Of course, you also have the option to submit your application directly to the relevant government agency. When you submit an application via visum-legalisatie.nl, you will never pay more for consular fees than at the embassy or consulate.

The indicated timeframe is for guidance only and cannot be guaranteed. Actual processing times may vary due to external factors.