United Kingdom to Canada visa requirements

UK passport holders need a Canadian eTA (CAD 7) for air travel. Visa-free visits up to 6 months, decided by the border officer. British citizens travelling on a full British Citizen ordinary passport are visa-exempt for short visits to Canada and may stay up to 6 months per entry for tourism, business or family visits (the actual length is set by the border officer at the port of entry). However, before boarding any flight to Canada — including a stopover or transit through a Canadian airport — UK passport holders must hold a valid Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The eTA costs CAD 7, is applied for online at the official IRCC website, is electronically linked to the passport, and is valid for up to 5 years or until the passport expires (whichever comes first). Most applications are approved within minutes by email, though some can take several days if supporting documents are requested. An eTA is not required if you arrive by land or sea (car, bus, train or boat, including a cruise ship), except sea travel from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon excluding cruise ships; you still need a valid passport and acceptable travel documents. For stays over 6 months, paid work, or study, a separate permit or visa is required.