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How Long Does a Canada eTA Last?
If you're planning a trip to Canada and you need a Canada eTA, one of the most common questions is how long it lasts — and whether you need to apply again for future visits. Here's everything you need to know. How Long is a Canada eTA Valid? A Canada eTA is valid for five years from the date it is issued, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first. This means that if your passport expires in two years, your eTA will also expire at that point, even if five years ha
Philip Talbot
Jun 302 min read


How to Apply for a Canada eTA — Step by Step
Planning to fly to Canada? Find out exactly how to apply for a Canada eTA step by step, what you need, and how long it takes.
Philip Talbot
Jun 302 min read


Canada eTA for UK Citizens — What You Need to Know
UK citizens flying to Canada need a Canada eTA. Find out what it is, who needs one, and how to apply quickly and easily.
Philip Talbot
Jun 292 min read


Is Etapermits GDPR compliant? What this means for you.
When you apply for a travel authorisation through any online service, you are sharing some of your most sensitive personal information — your full name, date of birth, passport number, and sometimes financial details. So before you hand over that information, it's entirely reasonable to ask: is this website safe, and what do they do with my data? At ETA Permits, we take that question seriously. Here's everything you need to know. What is GDPR? GDPR stands for General Data Pro
Philip Talbot
May 83 min read


Do I Need an eTA to Visit Canada?
Canada introduced the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals in 2016. If you're flying to Canada, here's what you need to know. What is a Canada eTA? A Canada eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. It is electronically linked to your passport and checked automatically when you board your flight. Who needs a Canada eTA? You need a Canada eTA if you are a citizen of a visa-exempt co
Philip Talbot
May 62 min read
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