Canada Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Canada: electronic travel authorisation for up to 6 months, CAD $7 (eTA). Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Canada visa at a glance
- Policy
- Electronic travel authorisation
- Length of stay
- 6 months
- Cost
- CAD $7 (eTA)
- Passport
- Valid for duration of stay.
- Official source
- www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html
eTA required for visa-exempt fly-in visitors (UK, EU, Australia, NZ, etc.) – valid 5 years.
UK: eTA ($7 CAD) when flying. US: visa-free.
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 1.5L wine or 1.14L spirits.
Prohibited items
Cannabis legal but CANNOT cross borders with it. Pepper spray restricted. Firearms restricted.
Frequently asked questions about Canada visas
Do I need a visa to visit Canada?
Electronic travel authorisation applies for Canada: eTA required for visa-exempt fly-in visitors (UK, EU, Australia, NZ, etc.) – valid 5 years.
How much does a Canada visa cost?
The Canada visa costs CAD $7 (eTA). This is the published fee on the official application channel (www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html). Third-party visa agents charge extra; apply directly via the official site to avoid markup.
How long can I stay in Canada?
The standard electronic travel authorisation allows 6 months per entry. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Canada require?
Valid for duration of stay.
Where do I apply for a Canada visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.