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

Citizens of Portugal 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 · Visitor (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 your valid passport, a working email address, and a credit or debit card ready.
2. **Access Official Website** — Go to the Government of Canada's official eTA application page.
3. **Complete Application Form** — Fill out the online form with your personal details, passport information, and travel plans.
4. **Pay Fee** — Pay the non-refundable CAD 7 fee using a credit or debit card.
5. **Submit Application** — Submit the application and wait for an email confirmation.
6. **Receive eTA Approval** — Approval is usually sent by email within minutes; sometimes up to 72 hours.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for entire stay in Canada.
- **Email Address** (Identity): For receiving eTA confirmation.
- **Credit or Debit Card** (Financial): To pay the CAD 7 fee.
- **Travel Itinerary (if available)** (Travel, optional): May be requested but not mandatory.

## Good to know

- eTA is mandatory for Portuguese citizens arriving by air. It is not required for land or sea entry unless arriving by air.
- Approval is not guaranteed; past criminality or overstays may result in refusal.
- Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay in Canada.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect information in the application** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Criminal inadmissibility** — Disclose any past criminal history; consider applying for criminal rehabilitation.
- **Previous immigration violations** — Ensure you have complied with all previous visa or entry conditions.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 180 days.

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

Government fee: CA$7.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

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

Valid Passport; Email Address; Credit or Debit Card; Travel Itinerary (if available).

### 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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