Do I need ETA if I have a visa?

Do I Need an eTA if I Have a Visa?

The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a crucial document for many travelers entering Canada. However, there’s a common misconception about whether a visa negates the need for an eTA. The answer, for the most part, is straightforward and surprisingly, often no.

For those travelers who are required to have a visa, the eTA is not applicable, or required. This includes individuals holding alien passports or those classified as stateless. Visas, in these cases, are the definitive travel authorization.

In essence, if you need a visa to enter Canada, the eTA is not needed, and you should not apply for one. The visa itself already grants the necessary permission to travel. Focusing on obtaining an eTA in this scenario is unnecessary and potentially counterproductive.

Therefore, travelers who have already secured the required visa should not be concerned about the eTA application process. The visa remains the primary authorization for travel.