Which countries require Canadian eTA for air travel?

49 visa-exempt countries require eTA for air travel to Canada including all EU countries, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and others organized by region: Europe & Middle East (35 countries), Asia & Oceania (10 countries), and Americas (3 countries).

What is conditional eTA eligibility?

Citizens of 15 visa-required countries can apply for eTA instead of visa if they held Canadian visitor visa in last 10 years OR hold valid US non-immigrant visa at time of applying. These include Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, Philippines, and others.

Do I need eTA for land or sea travel to Canada?

No. eTA is required only for air travel to Canada. If you're entering by land, sea, or rail, you generally don't need an eTA for these countries.

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Canadian eTA Eligibility: Complete List of 64 Countries

Citizens of certain countries can travel to Canada without a visitor visa but require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) when flying. This comprehensive guide lists all 49 visa-exempt countries plus 15 countries with conditional eTA eligibility, helping you determine if you need an eTA for your air travel to Canada.

Understanding eTA Eligibility

Citizens of visa-exempt countries don't need a visitor visa to enter Canada but must apply for an eTA when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport. The eTA is a mandatory electronic travel document for air travel only.

Important Note: Arriving by land or sea (car, train, bus, boat) generally doesn't require either a visa or eTA for visa-exempt country nationals. The eTA requirement applies specifically to air travel to Canada.

49

Visa-Exempt Countries

15

Conditional eTA Countries

3

Geographic Regions

Air Travel

eTA Required For

49 Visa-Exempt Countries Requiring eTA for Air Travel

The following 49 countries and territories have citizens who don't require a visitor visa for Canada but must apply for eTA when traveling by air. These countries are organized by geographic region.

Europe & Middle East

35 countries and territories

🇦🇹Austria

🇧🇪Belgium

🇧🇬Bulgaria

🇨🇾Cyprus

🇨🇿Czech Republic

🇩🇰Denmark

🇪🇪Estonia

🇫🇮Finland

🇫🇷France

🇩🇪Germany

🇬🇷Greece

🇭🇺Hungary

🇮🇸Iceland

🇮🇪Ireland

🇮🇱Israel

🇮🇹Italy

🇱🇻Latvia

🇱🇮Liechtenstein

🇱🇹Lithuania

🇱🇺Luxembourg

🇲🇹Malta

🇲🇨Monaco

🇳🇱Netherlands

🇳🇴Norway

🇵🇱Poland

🇵🇹Portugal

🇶🇦Qatar

🇷🇴Romania

🇸🇲San Marino

🇸🇰Slovakia

🇸🇮Slovenia

🇪🇸Spain

🇸🇪Sweden

🇨🇭Switzerland

🇻🇦Vatican City State

Asia & Oceania

10 countries and territories

🇭🇰Hong Kong (SAR)

🇯🇵Japan

🇰🇷Republic of Korea (South Korea)

🇳🇿New Zealand

🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

🇼🇸Samoa

🇸🇬Singapore

🇸🇧Solomon Islands

🇹🇼Taiwan

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

Americas

3 countries and territories

🇵🇳Pitcairn Island

🇸🇭Saint Helena

🇹🇨Turks and Caicos Islands

15 Conditional eTA Eligible Countries

Citizens of 15 visa-required countries can apply for eTA instead of a traditional visitor visa if they meet specific conditions. These countries include popular destinations like Brazil, Mexico, and Thailand. Understanding conditional eTA eligibility is crucial for travelers from these nations.

✅Who Qualifies for Conditional eTA?

Citizens of visa-required countries can apply for eTA instead of a visitor visa when flying to Canada by air if they meet either of these conditions:

1.Previous Canadian Visa

They held a valid Canadian visitor visa at any point within the last 10 years

2.US Non-Immigrant Visa

They hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa at the time of eTA application

Important Notice: Even if eligible for eTA through air travel, these nationals must still obtain a visitor visa (temporary resident visa) if entering Canada by land, sea, or rail. eTA conditional eligibility applies to air travel only.

15 Countries with Conditional eTA Options

Visa-required countries where citizens can apply for eTA under specific conditions

🇦🇬Antigua and Barbuda

🇦🇷Argentina

🇧🇷Brazil

🇨🇷Costa Rica

🇲🇽Mexico

🇲🇦Morocco

🇵🇦Panama

🇵🇭Philippines

🇰🇳St. Kitts and Nevis

🇱🇨St. Lucia

🇻🇨St. Vincent and the Grenadines

🇸🇨Seychelles

🇹🇭Thailand

🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago

🇺🇾Uruguay

eTA Eligibility & Requirements

Understanding who needs eTA and who doesn't is essential for planning your travel to Canada. This section clarifies eTA eligibility rules and requirements.

Who Needs Canadian eTA?

✓Citizens of 49 visa-exempt countries
✓Traveling to Canada by air only
✓Holding a valid passport
✓Meeting Canada's entry requirements
✓Citizens of 15 conditional countries with visa or US visa history

Who Doesn't Need eTA?

✗Canadian citizens
✗Travelers entering by land, sea, or rail
✗US citizens
✗Permanent residents of Canada
✗Holders of valid Canadian visitor visa

Air Travel Only

eTA is required only for air travel to Canada. If entering by land, sea, or rail, visa-exempt country nationals don't need an eTA.

Passport Requirements

Citizens like those from Romania must have an e-passport. Taiwan citizens need an ordinary passport with a personal ID number.

Visa vs eTA

eTA is not a visa. Visa-exempt country citizens don't need a visitor visa; they need eTA only for air travel authorization.

Entry Requirements

Having an eTA doesn't guarantee entry. You must still meet all of Canada's other entry requirements at the port of entry.

Explore Related Resources

Once you've confirmed your country is on the eligibility list, explore these complementary resources to prepare for your Canadian eTA application and travel planning.

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