Australia ETA for Canadian Citizens

Australia ETA — Key Facts for Canadian Citizens

Australia ETA for Canadian Citizens

Australia ETA for Canadian Citizens — What You Need to Know

Canadian citizens need a visa to visit Australia. The most common option is the ETA (electronic travel authorisation), allowing stays of up to 90 days. The government fee is $13, with 72 day processing through PassportsAndVisas.com. Our specialists review every Canada application before submission — catching photo errors, passport validity issues and data mismatches before they reach the government. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date with 2 blank pages. In business since 1992, we have processed over 500,000 visa applications — including thousands for Canadian passport holders.

Australia ETA Policy for Canadian Citizens

Australia's visa policy for Canadian citizens requires advance application before travel. The electronic travel authorisation (${ETAW}) is applied for online and linked to your passport — no embassy visit and no visa sticker. Approval is typically issued within 72 business days. The government fee of $13 is set by Australia immigration authorities and is subject to change. PassportsAndVisas.com monitors policy updates daily and will notify you of any fee changes after your application is submitted.

Canadian citizens should apply for their Australia visa at least 75 days before departure to allow time for processing and any document corrections. Rush processing is available for travelers with imminent departure dates. The Standard Eta Tourist eVisa is single entry, and the 90-day stay period begins on arrival.

Traveling to Australia from Canada — What to Know Before You Go

Planning a trip to Australia from Canada involves a few key logistics beyond the visa. Direct flights are available from major Canada hubs to Australia's main international airports, with flight times varying depending on your departure city. We recommend booking refundable tickets until your visa is approved — PassportsAndVisas.com's service fee is charged only after visa approval, so you are not committed financially before your visa is confirmed.

Passport preparation is the most important step. Your Canada passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your departure date from Australia, and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps. If your passport is expiring soon, PassportsAndVisas.com can expedite Canada passport renewal — often faster than standard government processing times.

Once your Australia ETA is approved it is linked electronically to the passport you applied with — there is nothing to print. Travel on that same passport; carriers check it before boarding. Keep the approval email as a backup.

What Canadian Citizens Need Before Applying

Applying for an Australia visa as a Canadian citizen through PassportsAndVisas.com takes 5–10 minutes online. You will need your Canada passport (valid for 6+ months), a digital passport photo meeting Australia's exact specifications, and your travel dates. Our system guides you through each field and flags potential errors before submission.

The most common reason Canadian citizens face Australia visa rejection is passport photo non-compliance. Australia requires a white background, the size shown on the government portal dimensions, taken within the last 6 months, with no glasses. Our proprietary photo-check system automatically validates your photo against Australia's requirements before we submit — catching the errors that cause the majority of preventable rejections.

After submission, your application is reviewed by a Canadian-specialist on our team — someone familiar with the specific patterns that trigger scrutiny for Canada passport holders. We submit to Australia Immigration within 2 hours of receiving your complete file. You will receive email updates throughout the process, and your approved visa PDF will be delivered to your inbox — typically within 72 business days.

How Canadian Citizens Get an Australia ETA

Everything Canadian Citizens Need to Know About Australia ETAs

All Australia visa data for Canadian passport holders is updated daily from official government sources.

Why Canadian Citizens Get Australia ETA Rejections — And How We Prevent It

Our document review catches these before submission. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit at no charge.

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Current Travel Advisories for Canadian Citizens Visiting Australia

Australia ETA FAQ for Canadian Citizens

PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily.

• ▶Australia Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
• ▶U.S. Department of State — Australia Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
• ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com

Australia visa requirements for other passport holders

Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Australia visa requirements specific to you.