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Purpose: The Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a mandatory entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to or transiting through Canada by air.

When to apply: It’s recommended to apply at least 72 hours before your flight.

Duration and extensions: An ETA is valid for up to five years or until your passport expires. It allows stays of up to six months per visit. You can apply for a visitor record extension through IRCC while in Canada.

Entries: The ETA is issued for multiple entries during its validity period.

Ports of entry: The ETA is strictly for air travel. It's not required for entry by land (from the US) or sea, though proper travel documents are still mandatory.

Delivery format: The authorization is electronically linked to your passport. You don't need to print anything; airline staff scans your passport to confirm the ETA's validity.

Purpose: The Advance CBSA Declaration is a digital tool used to submit customs and immigration declarations before arrival to save time at the border.

When to apply: You must submit the declaration within 72 hours before your flight arrives in Canada.

Duration and extensions: The declaration is valid for a single entry. It doesn't grant a stay period; that depends on your underlying visa or ETA status.

Entries: A new declaration must be submitted for every trip to Canada.

Ports of entry: It's currently available only at major international airports, including Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Montréal (YUL), and Calgary (YYC). It's not available for land or sea crossings.

Delivery format: You receive a digital confirmation and reference number via email. Upon arrival, you scan your passport at an airport kiosk or eGate to retrieve and certify your pre-filled declaration.

Exclusively for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It's a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 10 years. Unlike a regular visitor visa, it allows holders to stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time without needing to renew their status.

*We currently don’t offer this visa.

For travelers from visa-required countries who are traveling through Canada to another destination. It's for stays of less than 48 hours where the traveler leaves the airport transit area. It's free of charge and typically issued for one or two entries.

*We currently don’t offer this visa.

For foreigners enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). As of February 2026, permits for prerequisite programs (like ESL) are only valid for the course duration plus 90 days. For degree programs, validity matches the length of study plus 90 days. It allows part-time work on or off-campus under specific conditions.

*We currently don’t offer this permit.

Issued as Employer-specific (closed) or Open work permits. Closed permits are for workers with a specific job offer and a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Open permits (like the Post-Graduation Work Permit or Spousal Work Permit) allow you to work for any employer. Validity varies based on the job contract or the length of the qualifying study program.

*We currently don’t offer this permit.