eTA to Canada from the Czech Republic: detailed application instructions

Obtaining an eTA to Canada from the Czech Republic is a convenient and fast option for EU citizens, as well as Ukrainians, Belarusians, Moldovans, Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Georgians, and other foreigners who have obtained a second citizenship — that of the Czech Republic. Such electronic authorization allows traveling to the “country of the maple leaf” without the need to visit a visa center, which is especially important for those planning a tourist trip, a business meeting, or transit through a Canadian airport.

For what purposes is a tourist eTA to Canada intended?

Most often, eTA to Canada is issued for:

• short tourist trips up to 6 months;

• visiting relatives or friends;

• business meetings, conferences, exhibitions;

• transfer at a Canadian airport (air transit);

• studies in short-term courses up to 6 months that do not require a Student Permit.

Important: eTA does not grant the right to work or long-term study and is intended exclusively for short-term stay.

Who can obtain eTA to Canada from the Czech Republic?

eTA to Canada from the Czech Republic is not available to all categories of citizens. To obtain such authorization, the following requirements must be met:

1. You must enter Canada by air. If you are flying to the “country of the maple leaf” by airplane, eTA is mandatory. When crossing the border by land or sea, a different regulation applies.

2. You must have a valid biometric passport. Application is possible only if you have a passport compatible with electronic reading systems.

3. Your status of stay in the Czech Republic must be legal. Applicants who have citizenship of this country, citizenship of EU countries, Australia, or Japan can apply for eTA to Canada from the Czech Republic:

• citizens of the Czech Republic;

• citizens of EU countries (including Bulgaria and Romania);

• citizens of Australia;

• citizens of Japan.

Stages of applying for eTA to Canada through the Czech Republic

Obtaining eTA to Canada is a fully remote process that includes the following stages:

1. Verification of compliance with requirements. At the first stage, it is important to correctly assess your documents and travel purpose.

2. Completing the application form. The form consists of approximately 40–50 questions: personal data, travel information, previous visas, place of residence.

3. Uploading data and paying the consular fee. The fee amounts to 7 CAD and is paid by bank card.

4. Receiving electronic authorization. In most cases, the decision arrives within a few minutes. However, the official processing time is up to 72 hours.

5. Linking eTA to the passport. eTA is automatically linked to the passport number. Therefore, no additional documents need to be printed.

What data is required to apply for eTA to Canada?

To apply for eTA to Canada, you will need to provide the following types of data:

Mandatory:

• biometric international passport;

• valid e-mail address.

Cost, validity period, and processing of eTA to Canada

If you wish to obtain eTA to Canada, you should know that:

1. the consular fee is 7 CAD;

2. processing time ranges from a few minutes up to 72 hours;

3. validity period of eTA is up to 5 years or until the passport expires;

4. maximum duration of one visit: up to 6 months.

Addresses of embassies and visa centers for eTA to Canada in the Czech Republic

To apply for an eTA in Canada, you do not need to contact the embassy. However, consular institutions may be useful for resolving other migration issues:

1. Embassy of Canada in the Czech Republic:
   V Jirchářích 149/6, 110 00 Praha 1;
   Phone: +420 272 101 800

2. Visa Application Centre (VFS Global):
   Olivova 2096/4, Praha 1;
   Operates by prior appointment.

Main reasons for refusal

Despite the fact that eTA is considered a simple authorization, refusals still occur. The main reasons include:

• errors in the application form or mismatch with passport data;

• lack of legal status of the applicant in the Czech Republic;

• previous violations of Canadian or U.S. immigration rules;

• security issues and matches with Interpol databases;

• indication of an incorrect purpose of travel.

Why should you contact us?

Specialists of our agency have been working with visa and migration documents for more than 8 years. Among the advantages of contacting us, our clients note the following:

• high probability of eTA approval on the first attempt;

• personal support from an expert;

• error-free submission without risky wording;

• monitoring of application status until the result is obtained;

• support even in non-standard situations.

By contacting us, you receive not only professional assistance but also confidence in a successful result. We accompany you at every stage of obtaining eTA to Canada from the Czech Republic, making the entire process as simple, convenient, and comfortable for you as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Is eTA required if I am flying to Canada in transit through Toronto or Vancouver airports?

Yes, eTA is mandatory even for short air transit if you do not leave the transit zone.

Is it allowed to change the passport after obtaining eTA?

Yes, but eTA is linked to the old document. Therefore, after replacing the passport, a new eTA must be obtained.

Can they refuse if I already have a U.S. visa?

Having a U.S. visa increases trust but does not guarantee approval. The decision is made based on the application data and checks.

Is it possible to apply for eTA from the Czech Republic if I am here on a short-term Schengen visa?

No, because you must be a citizen of this country or a citizen of EU countries, Australia, or Japan.