Passport details of applicant
Enter the passport number exactly as it appears on the passport information page.
You cannot copy and paste into this field.
Please enter exactly as shown on your passport or identity document.
Please enter exactly as shown on your passport or identity document.
Year - You must be at least 18 years of age to apply or apply on behalf of someone. A parent/guardian or a representative must answer Yes to the question "Are you applying on behalf of someone?" and complete the additional questions.
You indicate that you were born in Canada. Most people born in Canada are Canadian citizens. Canadian citizens cannot apply for an eTA.
You indicate that you were born in the United States. If you are a U.S. citizen, you are exempt from the eTA requirement. You do not need an eTA to travel to Canada if you travel with a valid U.S. passport.
If there is no city/town/village on your passport, enter the name of the city/town/village where you were born.
Personal details of applicant
Indicate which countries/territories you are a citizen of.
As a dual Canadian citizen, you cannot apply for an eTA. By law, Canadian citizens, have the right to enter Canada. This includes those who are also citizens of a visa-exempt or visa-required country. Be prepared and travel with a valid Canadian passport.
As a U.S. citizen, you are exempt from the eTA requirement. You do not need an eTA to travel to Canada. Make sure to travel with valid proof of U.S. citizenship such as a passport and other acceptable travel documents.
Employment information
Select the option that best describes your current employment situation.
Select the option that best describes your job.
Travel information
This information may help us to process your application. If you do not know when you will travel to Canada, please select "no".
If you don't know, you may enter an approximate date.
If you don't know, you may enter an approximate time.
Background Questions
Consent and declaration
Information provided to IRCC is collected under the authority of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to determine admissibility to Canada. Information provided may be shared with other Canadian government institutions such as, but not limited to, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), provincial and territorial governments and foreign governments in accordance with subsection 8(2) of the Privacy Act. Information may be disclosed to or validated with foreign governments, law enforcement bodies and detaining authorities with respect to the administration and enforcement of immigration legislation where such sharing of information may not put the individual and or his/her family at risk. Information may also be systematically validated by other Canadian government institutions for the purposes of validating status and identity to administer their programs.
Where biometrics are provided as part of an application, the fingerprints collected will be stored and shared with the RCMP. The fingerprint record may also be disclosed to law enforcement agencies in Canada in accordance with subsection 13.11(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The information may be used to establish or verify the identity of a person in order to prevent, investigate or prosecute an offence under any law of Canada or a province. This information may also be used to establish or verify the identity of an individual whose identity cannot reasonably be otherwise established or verified because of physical or mental condition. Canada may also share immigration information related to biometric records with foreign governments with whom Canada has an agreement or arrangement.
Depending on the type of application made, the information you provided will be stored in one or more Personal Information Banks (PIB) pursuant to section 10(1) of Canada's Privacy Act. Individuals also have a right to protection and access to their personal information stored in each corresponding PIB under the Access to Information Act. Further details on the PIBs pertaining to IRCC's line of business and services and the Government of Canada's access to information and privacy programs are available at the Infosource website and through the IRCC Call Centre. Info Source is also available at public libraries across Canada.
Declaration of Applicant
I have read and understand the above declaration.
I declare that the information I have given in this application is truthful, complete and correct.
I understand that misrepresentation is an offence under section 127 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and may result in a finding of inadmissibility to Canada or removal from Canada.
I agree that by typing my name and clicking sign, I am electronically signing my application.
I Agree
*I Agree (required)
To sign, enter your name as it appears on your passport.