Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for entry to Australia, or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for entry to Canada or the United Kingdom. Do not use for Estimated Time of Arrival.
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Is a Middle Name a Given Name?
My full name is four names long - First name, Middle name, Middle name, Last name. Whenever asked for my Given Name I have always supplied my First name (not either of my middle names).
This week I have applied for a Canadian eTA, and put (as per…
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Is it becoming illegal for a Canadian citizen to enter Canada presenting a foreign passport?
Some countries (e.g., U.S., Israel) require their citizens to present themselves as such when entering the country - that is, they cannot enter using another country's passport. In Canada there is no such requirement: Currently, a Canadian citizen…
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Why is the Australian ETA application fee cheaper on a 3rd party website?
I'm a Malaysian passport holder and I require an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) to travel to Australia.
Upon googling "Australia ETA for Malaysian passport", the first link is for the Australian High Commission Malaysia -…
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What if you don't get an ETA for a flight to Australia?
As a US citizen, I've gone to Australia twice, and dutifully signed up for the ETA visa on the website and paid my $20 or so and had no hassles on entry. There was no mention of the ETA at any point in the ticketing or passport control process.
My…
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After Jan 2025 do airlines deny boarding to UK citizens flying to UK with only a US passport?
UK citizens who have permanently relocated to USA have long been able to travel to the UK with only their US passport. Infrequent travelers could avoid the hassle and expense of renewing their UK passports.
Since January 8, 2025, US citizens need…
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eTA Application "In Progress" for a month. What can I do?
This question is related to the Canadian eTA application that I had discussed previously (see here). It has now been a whole month since I applied and my application status is "In Progress". I will be travelling to present at a conference in two…
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eTA Application: Does declined US ESTA application count as "refused visa or permit"?
This question follows on from my previous question (see here for background). After having my ESTA (US visa-waiver) application declined, I did not apply for a full B-1/B-2 visa in order to attend the previous conference in the US, owing to time and…
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Applying for a Canadian ETA after previous visits without one
When applying for a Canadian ETA, the form asks this question:
Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?
I am a citizen of a visa-exempt country and have visited Canada before the ETA regime was implemented. Does such a visit…
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If I’m applying for an Australian ETA, but I’ve been convicted as a minor once or twice and it got expunged, do I put yes I’ve been convicted?
I was between the ages of 11-13 when I got arrested for vandalism and had to do some community service. Then I got arrested for trespassing around the same age and I'm pretty sure they just let me off for that because nothing came of it.
When I was…
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USA to Canada after 90 days without re-entering it
I am from Europe and would like to make a trip and need some additional information. I would like to stay in the US for maybe up to 90 days with an ESTA and then travel by car to Canada. I do not want to re-enter the US and leave it permanently. I…
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Do I need a transit visa to travel through Beijing to Melbourne?
I am an American citizen and I'll be flying from Toronto, Canada to Beijing (8 hours layover American Airlines) and Beijing to Melbourne (AirAsia). These are all one way flights and not official connecting flights.
Will I need a visa or can I use…
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Is it acceptable to write the electronic Travel Authorization in a free page of your passport?
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) of Canada is transferred as a separate sheet-of-paper document that contains basically one number and the valid date.
Can I, instead of keeping it with me for the next 5 years, write the eTA number in my…
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Who is responsible for any change in visa requirements?
We were due to fly to Canada 4 weeks ago where we found out at the checking point that we were supposed to have ETA visa. This was launched by Canadian governments just three weeks before we were due to fly. This was obviously after we bought the…
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Visiting Canada for a job interview: tourism or business? eTA or visa?
I am going to Canada for a job interview. I am a little confused about the formalities.
The official Canadian website http://www.cic.gc.ca/ suggests that Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is applicable to my country. I have applied for an eTA…
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I was granted an eTA for Canada but now I have an additional citizenship. Do I need to reapply?
I applied a few weeks ago for a Canadian eTA as I am planning to travel in a few months and wanted to have it before buying the plane tickets. I was granted the eTA on the spot.
When applying, I have specified my only citizenship at the time and…
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