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

Citizens of Singapore 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.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official eTA application website** — Go to the Government of Canada eTA portal.
2. **Complete the online application form** — Provide personal details, passport information, and travel history.
3. **Answer screening questions** — Respond to questions about health, criminal record, and previous visa refusals.
4. **Pay the application fee** — Use a credit or debit card to pay the non-refundable fee.
5. **Submit the application** — Review and submit. Most applications are processed within minutes.
6. **Receive eTA approval via email** — Check your email for the eTA confirmation. It is linked electronically to your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Singapore passport** (Identity): Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Credit or debit card** (Financial): For payment of the application fee.

## Good to know

- eTA is only required when arriving by air; land or sea arrivals do not need eTA.
- Each traveler must have an individual eTA linked to their passport.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or inaccurate application information** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Criminal inadmissibility or health concerns** — Disclose all relevant history truthfully and consult the official guidance if uncertain.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Singapore 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 Singapore stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

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

Valid Singapore passport; Credit or debit card.

## More

- [Canada visa for every passport](/visa/canada)
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