Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization
Foreigners apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead of visitor visa when travelling to Canada by air. When the foreigner holds a valid nonimmigrant visa, or has held a Canadian visitor visa in the past ten years, they can apply for the eTA. They can also apply when paying Canada a short visit, normally as tourists or a business trip that is up to six months. The eTA cannot be applied for by dual Canadian citizens used to travelling to or through Canada. They need a valid passport to fly to Canada. U.S citizens with a valid visa do not need to apply for the eTA. Also, those travelling by road or water do not need a Canadian eTA.
Applying for the eTA
The application process for the Canadian eTA is so simple. The steps can be summarized into:a)Prepare your passport, debit card or credit card.
b)Find the application form online.
c)Complete the form then pay $7 CAD.
d)Check your email for confirmation that you applied.
e)Before your application is approved, you may need to submit documents.
Places you can visit with the ETA Canada is the largest country in North America. One can visit several places in Canada. Some of the places include;
Canadian Cities
One can visit the cities of Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Ontario and Montreal. Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is well planned, cleaned and has attractions such as the Parliament Hill, UNESCO Rideau Canal, and the ByWard Market. Vancouver is home to many attractions such as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Aquarium and Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours. Montreal has several museums and parks and gets flocked by tourists every year. A visit to Montreal will never be complete without an experience with its yummy food, diverse culture, not-common architecture and its captivating art.
The Tunnels of the Moose JawThis is a year-round tourist attraction point in Canada that has unique productions of the Canadian history. One can relive bootlegging days of Al-Capone, in Chicago Connection tour, and also get first-hand experience of the Chinese immigrants in Passage to Fortune tour.
Niagara FallsThe Niagara Falls is the most famous natural tourist attraction in Canada and it brings millions of tourists to Canada. It is located not so far from Toronto (about an hour’s drive away) along the border with America; the massive falls drop approximately 57 meters.
Toronto’s CN TowerThe CN Tower is located on the shores of Lake Ontario, and it is among Canada’s most famous landmarks. It stands at 553 meters high and is amongst the world’s tallest structures. There is the Revolving Restaurant 360 in the tower where visitors can enjoy a meal while having a view of the city and lake.
Old QuebecThe Old Quebec is spread across the Upper and Lower town of Quebec. This is a UNESCO World Heritage, and it contains the most historic buildings of the city.
ConclusionAfter using aneTA to land in Canada, one can proceed to tour the attractive sites and cities of Canada. The meals offered are so delicious and will give a longing to go back and have some more.