Submit an urgent eTA Canada application
If you are flying to Canada in less than 72 hours, you are strongly advised to submit an urgent application. Urgent applications are usually approved within 45 minutes. Bear in mind, however, that urgent applications can take longer to process in exceptional cases.
When should I submit an urgent application?
If you want to travel to Canada in less than 4 days time, an urgent application is the best option. Travellers with European passports, like the British, need a valid eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to be able to travel to Canada. The eTA is suitable both holiday and for business travel. You will not be allowed to board on your flight to Canada unless you have a valid eTA when checking in for your flight.
How can I submit an urgent application?
To submit an urgent application you need to click on the red button below. Then click on ‘Apply now’ and tick the ‘urgent delivery’ button in the application form.
How long does it take to process an urgent application?
eta-evisa.co.uk processes urgent applications with high priority, which means they are approved faster. Bear in mind, though, that delivery times can never be guaranteed, even in the case of an urgent application. The Canadian immigration services regularly carry out random checks, meaning that certain applications are manually checked by an immigration service employee. This can cause a delay, but it does not mean that the application has more chances to be rejected.
Once the Canadian immigration service approves an eTA application, the data are automatically shared with the relevant airline and the customs authorities. This means that travelers can travel at once after approval.
What is the price of an urgent application?
Applying for an eTA via eta-evisa.co.uk costs £29,95. Urgent applications have a surcharge of £17,50 per traveller. Once you have filled in the application form, you need to select your preferred payment method, such as PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or credit card.
Do I need to print my eTA?
Once the Canadian immigration services has approved your application, you will receive a confirmation by email and SMS. You will then see on your personal status page that your eTA has been granted. You will also see a button where you will be able to download a confirmation.
It is not necessary to print this confirmation as your passport number will automatically be linked to your eTA once it has been granted. Airline and customs staff can see in their system that you have a valid travel authorization. You may be asked for a “J number.” This number can be found on the eTA confirmation.
Key facts about urgent applications for the Canada eTA:
- Supplement of £17,50
- Average delivery time: 45 minutes
- Confirmation by email and text message
- Printing is not necessary
