Check what British passport holders need for Canada, the documents to prepare and the typical processing time.
Yes. British passport holders can apply online for the Canada eTA (stay up to 6 months, processing about 3 business days). No embassy visit is needed.
Checked against Fluxir's live visa rules on 27 October 2026.
1 option for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passport holders travelling to Canada.
Required Documents for Canada eTA: 1. Valid passport (must be an e-passport with a biometric chip) 2. Passport must be valid for the entire duration of stay in Canada - eTA is electronically linked to the passport; if the passport expires, the eTA becomes invalid 3. Travel details (intended dates of entry and flight information) 4. Previous travel history (if applicable) 5. Residence permit or visa (if applying from a country other than nationality) 6. Proof of legal stay and address in current country of residence
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Open a free agency account →←Some passports can visit Canada visa-free, others apply online, and some only qualify if they already hold certain visas or residence permits. The check above uses British passport rules.
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Once you apply, follow the status of your application in your Fluxir account until the eVisa is issued.
Requirements for this destination differ by passport. Pick another nationality for its own page.
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