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title: Canada visa for citizens of France
description: "Citizens of France 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 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of France

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

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 1825 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 days
- **Government fee:** CA$7
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Have your valid French passport, a credit/debit card, and access to email ready.
2. **Complete online application** — Fill out the eTA form on the official Canada eTA portal with personal, passport, and background information.
3. **Pay the fee** — Pay the CAD 7 eTA processing fee using a credit or debit card.
4. **Receive eTA by email** — In most cases, approval is sent within minutes; it may take up to 72 hours.
5. **Travel to Canada** — The eTA is electronically linked to your passport. No visa sticker or document is needed.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid French passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the entire duration of your stay.
- **Email address** (Identity): Used for eTA application and approval correspondence.
- **Credit or debit card** (Financial): For payment of the CAD 7 eTA fee.
- **Travel itinerary (if available)** (Travel, optional): Not mandatory but may help if asked.
- **Employment or travel history (implied)** (Supporting, optional): You will answer basic background questions.

## Good to know

- eTA is mandatory for air travel to Canada. Not required if entering by land or sea.
- Your eTA is valid for up to 5 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Criminal or security inadmissibility** — Answer background questions truthfully; if applicable, provide supporting documents.
- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all fields before submitting; ensure passport information matches exactly.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 180 days.

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

Government fee: CA$7.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

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

Valid French passport; Email address; Credit or debit card; Travel itinerary (if available); Employment or travel history (implied).

### 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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