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title: Canada visa for citizens of Poland
description: "Citizens of Poland 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 Poland

Citizens of Poland 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.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Tourist (up to 6 months)
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Gather required information** — Have passport, email, and payment card ready.
2. **Complete online application** — Fill out the eTA form on Canada.ca with personal, passport, and travel details.
3. **Pay the fee** — Pay CAD 7 using a credit or debit card.
4. **Receive approval by email** — Most applications approved within minutes; check spam folder.
5. **Link eTA to passport** — Approval is electronically linked to passport; no physical document needed.
6. **Travel to Canada (by air only)** — Present passport at check-in; eTA will be verified by airline.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (machine-readable, not expired)** (Identity): Passport must be valid for the duration of stay; biometric passport recommended.
- **Email address** (Identity): Used for correspondence and eTA approval letter.
- **Credit/debit card** (Financial): Required for payment of CAD 7 fee.
- **Travel itinerary (if applicable)** (Travel, optional): May be requested but not required at time of application.
- **Proof of funds (if asked)** (Financial, optional): Not mandatory upfront; may be requested upon arrival.
- **Employment/student status details** (Employment, optional): May be asked in questionnaire but not a document upload.

## Good to know

- eTA is only valid for air travel; land or sea arrivals require a visitor visa.
- Must apply before boarding a flight to Canada.
- Having an eTA does not guarantee entry; final decision by border officer.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Criminal inadmissibility or past immigration violations** — Ensure no criminal record or overstay history; declare if asked.
- **Incomplete or inaccurate application** — Double-check passport number and personal details before submission.
- **Passport not machine-readable or expired** — Use a valid machine-readable passport; renew if necessary.
- **Medical inadmissibility (rare for eTA)** — If relevant, consult Canadian immigration beforehand.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Poland don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: eTA · Tourist (up to 6 months).

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

Up to 180 days.

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

Government fee: CA$7.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

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

Valid passport (machine-readable, not expired); Email address; Credit/debit card; Travel itinerary (if applicable); Proof of funds (if asked); Employment/student status details.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.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.html)

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