Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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ETA: CAD 7 · Visitor visa: CAD 100

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Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) at a glance

Government visa fee: CAD 7 per applicant
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Often within minutes; some cases take several days if documents are requested
Maximum stay: 180 days
Visa required?: Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting Canada by air (includes Singapore). Also open to Indian passport holders who currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa OR held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, when arriving by air.
Arrival card: None (ArriveCAN optional for customs)

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Canada?

Travellers from USA citizens. can generally enter Canada without a visa. Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting Canada by air (includes Singapore). Also open to Indian passport holders who currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa OR held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, when arriving by air.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from USA citizens. do not require a visa for Canada for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Canada visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — Canada has no visa-on-arrival. Visa-exempt air travellers (including Singapore passport holders) need an eTA. Indian passport holders normally need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), but can use an eTA if they hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are arriving by air.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Official fee: CAD 7 per applicant

Validity: Up to 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first (multiple entries)
Max stay: 180 days
Time to verify: Immediate
Time to approval: Often within minutes; some cases take several days if documents are requested
Processing time: Often within minutes; some cases take several days if documents are requested
Where to apply: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

Who needs it: Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting Canada by air (includes Singapore). Also open to Indian passport holders who currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa OR held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, when arriving by air.

Visa-free: USA citizens.

Required documents

Valid passport
Payment card (credit/debit)
Valid email address
Travel details

Arrival card: None (ArriveCAN optional for customs)

eTA needed only for air arrivals; land/sea entry needs passport only.

Source: IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa)

Official fee: CAD 100 (visitor visa processing fee)

Validity: Up to 10 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first (single or multiple entry as issued)
Max stay: 180 days
Time to verify: N/A (full application review)
Time to approval: Varies by country; check IRCC's published processing times (often several weeks) plus biometrics
Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC's published processing times (often several weeks) plus biometrics
Where to apply: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visit-visa.html

Who needs it: Nationals of visa-required countries, including most Indian passport holders, travelling to Canada for tourism, family visits or business.

Required documents

Valid passport
Completed application forms
Digital photo
Proof of funds
Purpose-of-travel/supporting documents
Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: CAD 85 biometrics fee per person (CAD 170 family maximum)

Biometrics valid 10 years. Check IRCC "Do I need a visa" tool.

Source: IRCC · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting Canada by air (includes Singapore). Also open to Indian passport holders who currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa OR held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, when arriving by air.

Canada visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇳India	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 180 days)	180 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Canada visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Canada — apply online in advance.

Yes — Indians need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Yes — Malaysians need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Yes — Filipinos need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

The official government fee for the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is CAD 7 per applicant. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Often within minutes; some cases take several days if documents are requested. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Valid passport; Payment card (credit/debit); Valid email address; Travel details. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

No full visa is needed for air travel. Singapore is visa-exempt, so travellers only need an eTA (CAD 7) to fly to or transit Canada.

The official IRCC fee is CAD 7 per person, paid only on the Government of Canada website.

The processing fee is CAD 100, plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee (CAD 170 family maximum).

Up to 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever is first, allowing multiple visits of up to 6 months each.

No. You must obtain either an eTA or a visitor visa before you travel; there is no visa on arrival.

No. The eTA is only required for travellers arriving by air; land and sea entries do not require it.

Most eTA approvals arrive by email within minutes, though some applications can take several days if further documents are requested.

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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.