No, the airline will ask for your ETA when you board.<\/strong>. Without this document, you cannot travel to or transit through Canada. At that point, you may be overcharged for the AVE by the company.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes, the AVE application is compulsory<\/strong> to transit through Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n Travellers coming from or going to the United States do not need an AVE to transit through Canada.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The AVE is only required for arrival in Canada, by air.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are arriving by sea (e.g. on a cruise), a visa must be requested from an embassy before your departure.<\/strong>. Don't hesitate to ask your cruise line for more information.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We recommend that you apply for an ETA<\/a> at least 72 hours before your departure for Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Once issued, an ETA is valid for 5 years.<\/strong> If your passport expires before these 5 years, you must reapply for an ETA<\/a>The authorisation is linked to a passport number.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The ETA allows you to stay in Canada for up to 180 days<\/strong>. For longer stays, you should opt for a traditional visa in your passport, which will require you to submit a more complicated application. Please note that travelling to the USA and returning by land does not restart the 180-day period.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> There is no time limit between two trips to Canada.<\/strong> The frequency and duration of your stays must not give the impression that you are trying to circumvent the rules and establish yourself indirectly and permanently in the country. This notion is at the discretion of the Canadian immigration authorities.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Be careful not to confuse them! <\/b>A visa allows you to to enter<\/span><\/em> in a country. An AVE (electronic travel authorisation) allows you to travel to<\/em><\/span> the country in question. ETA applicants are eligible for the Visa Waiver Programme to enter Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If your application was not submitted via our services, you can go to the official website of the Canadian authorities to reapply for your electronic travel authorisation or to follow up your application.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes, minors also need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), provided they are also travelling to Canada.<\/strong>. You can group their requests on the same form. The fee is the same as for an adult.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If a minor leaves French territory without a legal guardian, he or she must be in possession of an AST (authorisation to leave the country). This document can be requested online, and must be completed by one of the holders of parental authority. When travelling, this form must be accompanied by a copy of the identity document of the legal guardian.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> There are no compulsory or recommended vaccinations for travelling to Canada.<\/strong>. If in doubt, consult this updated archive of vaccines for Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If you discover an error before sending your administrative documents, please indicate the correction to be made by sending these documents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Beyond that moment, corrections can no longer be applied<\/span>. We invite you to contact us for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once an AVE has been issued, its details cannot be changed.<\/span>. You will need to submit a new application if your information differs significantly (passport number, etc.).<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Unfortunately, once paid, an AVE application is non-refundable. Please contact us for further information.<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The data you enter on this site is protected and will only be used to obtain the requested AVE.<\/strong>. Our payment process is secure, and no banking information about you is stored on our servers<\/span>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPrivacy policy<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<\/i>\ud83d\udeeb Do I need to apply for an EVA if I am transiting through Canada?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\u2139\ufe0f I'm arriving by sea or land. Do I need to apply for an EVA?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\u23f1 When should I apply for an ETA Canada?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\u23f3 How long is the ETA Canada valid for?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83e\udd14 How long can I stay in Canada with an ETA?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\u23e9 Is there a time limit between two trips to Canada?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83e\uddd0 What is the difference between an ETA and an e-visa?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83d\udcc4 I already have a valid ETA, how can I find my document?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83d\udeb8 Does the ETA Canada also apply to minors?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83e\uddd2 Do I need to apply for an exit permit for my child?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83c\udfe5 Which vaccinations are compulsory for travelling to Canada?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83d\udea8 What should you do if you've made a mistake in your application?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83d\ude45\ud83c\udffc Would you like to cancel your request?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\u2139\ufe0f Is my personal information secure?<\/a><\/h3>