Planning a trip to Canada? Confused about whether you need a visa, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or just your passport? Canada just rolled out a game-changing online tool that answers all those questions in seconds.
In a bid to make travel smoother for millions of visitors, the Government of Canada has launched a super intuitive visa decision tool available on its immigration portal. This free tool is designed to help you figure out—based on your travel document and nationality—exactly what you need to enter the country.
Whether you’re carrying a regular passport, an alien’s passport for stateless persons, a U.S. permit to re-enter (I-327), or even refugee travel documents (like I-571), the tool is tailored to guide you step by step. You simply answer a few basic questions, and it immediately tells you whether you’ll need a visa, an eTA, or just your passport to board a flight to Canada.
The process starts at just 10% progress and builds based on your responses, eliminating all the guesswork—and the common pitfalls of applying for the wrong document.
According to Canadian immigration authorities, the tool is part of a broader effort to support the growing number of tourists, students, and skilled workers planning to enter the country. It’s also a clear step toward streamlining what used to be a complicated visa landscape.
Why This Matters:
- No more confusion about visa vs. eTA.
- Avoid costly mistakes by applying for the correct documentation.
- Time-saving for travelers, students, workers, and transit passengers
For more information or to use the tool, visit Canada’s immigration portal and find out exactly what you need for your next trip to Canada here https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp.
