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title: Canada visa for citizens of Australia
description: "Citizens of Australia don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$7. Processing: Up to 1 day. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Electronic Travel Authorization
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 1825 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 1 day
- **Government fee:** CA$7
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare your documents** — Have your valid Australian passport, email address, and credit/debit card ready.
2. **Complete the online application** — Go to the official Canada eTA website and fill out the application form.
3. **Pay the fee** — Pay the CAD $7 fee using a credit or debit card.
4. **Submit and wait for approval** — Submit the application; approval is usually granted within minutes, but can take up to 72 hours.
5. **Receive eTA by email** — Once approved, the eTA is sent to your email. It is electronically linked to your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Australian passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Email address** (Identity): For eTA application confirmation and updates.
- **Credit or debit card** (Financial): To pay the CAD $7 application fee.

## Good to know

- eTA is required only when arriving by air. If arriving by land or sea (car, bus, train, boat, cruise ship), an eTA is not needed.
- The eTA is valid for up to 5 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application information** — Double-check all entries before submitting.
- **Criminal inadmissibility or security concerns** — Ensure you meet all admissibility requirements; if in doubt, consult official guidance.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Australia don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: eTA · Electronic Travel Authorization.

### How long can citizens of Australia stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Australia?

Government fee: CA$7.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically Up to 1 day.

### What documents do citizens of Australia need for Canada?

Valid Australian passport; Email address; Credit or debit card.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html)

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