Tourist visa · Spain to Canada

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

e-Visa

• Maximum stay: 180 days
• Processing time: Minutes to 72 hours
• Fee: CAD $7
• Validity: 5 years or until passport expires
• Entry: Multiple entry

eTA is required for visa-exempt nationals flying to or transiting through Canada. Not required when arriving by car, bus, train, or boat. US citizens are exempt from eTA. Valid for multiple entries. Stay limited to 6 months per entry as determined by border officer. Qatar was added as eligible November 25, 2025.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must be a citizen of an eTA-eligible country. US citizens and US lawful permanent residents are exempt from eTA requirements.

  Eligible countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, United Arab Emirates

• Purpose of visit

  Travel must be for tourism, visiting family, business, or transit through Canada by air.

  Includes

  • Tourism
  • visiting family
  • business
  • transit

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: eTA Online Application; Form url: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

How to apply

1. Online application

   Complete the eTA application online. Have passport, email address, and credit/debit card ready. Form cannot be saved so have information prepared.

2. Fee payment

   Pay the CAD $7 non-refundable fee online. Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, UnionPay, JCB.

3. Processing wait

   Most eTA applications are approved within minutes. If additional documents are needed, instructions are sent via email within 72 hours.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.