If you’re getting ready to travel to Canada but aren’t sure whether you need a visa, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or just your passport, there’s now a simple way to find out. The Canadian government has introduced a new online tool designed to take the confusion out of travel requirements.
Available through Canada’s official immigration website, the tool helps travelers determine what documentation they need based on their nationality and the type of travel document they hold. Whether you’re carrying a standard passport, a travel document for stateless individuals, a U.S. re-entry permit (I-327), or refugee travel papers like the I-571, this tool provides clear, personalized guidance.
All it takes is answering a few straightforward questions. The tool starts by assessing basic information and gradually narrows down the requirements, ultimately letting you know if you need a visa, an eTA, or simply your passport to fly to Canada. The design is user-friendly and avoids the common mistakes travelers often make when trying to navigate the visa process on their own.
Canadian immigration officials say this new feature is part of a larger push to make the entry process more efficient for international visitors, whether they’re coming as tourists, students, or professionals. By streamlining the process and removing much of the uncertainty, Canada hopes to make arriving at its borders easier and more accessible than ever.
