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Indonesia to Canada visa requirements

It depends. As of 26 May 2026, eligible Indonesian air travelers can use a CAD 7 eTA; everyone else still needs a visitor visa (TRV). Indonesian ordinary passport holders do NOT have visa-free access to Canada. However, effective 26 May 2026 Canada added Indonesia to its partial eTA (eTA-X) program. An Indonesian citizen flying to Canada (or transiting through a Canadian airport) can apply for an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA, CAD 7) instead of a visitor visa IF, at the time of application, they either (a) have held a Canadian temporary resident visa (TRV) within the past 10 years, OR (b) currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa. The U.S. visa must be valid when the eTA is requested, but does not have to remain valid on the travel date. Travelers who meet neither condition, and ALL travelers arriving by land, bus, train or sea regardless of eligibility, must still obtain a standard visitor visa (TRV). The eTA is approved within minutes in most cases, though requests can take several days if supporting documents are requested, and it is valid up to 5 years or until the passport expires. A visitor stay is normally up to 6 months (180 days). If you already hold a valid TRV, you can keep using it until it expires.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21
Visa type
eTA (eTA-X) for eligible air travelers; otherwise Visitor Visa / TRV
Maximum stay
Up to 6 months (180 days), at officer's discretion
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries within the document's validity
from issue date
Visa fee
eTA CAD 7; Visitor Visa CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics if required
consular fee only
Processing time
eTA: usually minutes, longer if documents are requested; TRV varies by country
standard track
Validity
eTA up to 5 years (or passport expiry); TRV up to 10 years or until passport/biometrics expiry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your pathway
Check if you qualify for the eTA: you must fly to/transit Canada by air AND either have held a Canadian TRV in the last 10 years or currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa. If not, or if arriving by land/sea, you need a visitor visa (TRV).
· Eligibility· 5 min
/02
Apply for eTA (if eligible)
Submit the eTA application online at the official IRCC site. Enter passport details, pay the CAD 7 fee by credit card, and answer eligibility questions. Most approvals arrive within minutes by email.
· Online· CAD 7
/03
Or apply for a Visitor Visa (TRV)
If not eTA-eligible, create an IRCC secure account, complete the visitor visa application, upload supporting documents, and pay CAD 100 plus CAD 85 biometrics if required.
· Online· CAD 100+
/04
Give biometrics (TRV only)
After paying, book and attend a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Indonesia to provide fingerprints and a photo. eTA applicants do not give biometrics.
· VAC· In person
/05
Wait for a decision
eTA is usually instant; if supporting documents are requested, IRCC emails instructions within 72 hours and processing can take several days. TRV processing varies by country and does not include the time needed to give biometrics.
· Processing
/06
Travel to Canada
Your eTA links electronically to the passport you applied with, or your TRV is stamped in your passport. Carry proof of funds, return tickets and accommodation; final entry is decided by the border officer.
· Border check
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Indonesia -> Canada · eTA (eTA-X) for eligible air travelers; otherwise Visitor Visa / TRV
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RequiredIndonesian ordinary passport valid for the duration of stay
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredSame passport used for the eTA/TRV application (eTA is linked electronically)
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredValid U.S. non-immigrant visa OR proof of a Canadian TRV held in the last 10 years (for eTA pathway)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
situational
RequiredCredit/debit card to pay the CAD 7 eTA fee online
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredValid email address for the eTA confirmation
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedReturn or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the trip
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation / itinerary
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedTies to Indonesia (employment, family, property) to show intent to return
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
ConditionalFor TRV applicants: completed application, biometrics if required, photo and supporting documents
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
situational
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: IRCC news release - eTA change for Indonesia and Malaysia (published 2026-05-25)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eTA application feeCAD 7Per person, online, for eligible air travelers
Visitor visa (TRV) application feeCAD 100For travelers not eligible for eTA or arriving by land/sea; biometrics are separate if required
Biometrics fee (TRV)CAD 85If required; per person, with a CAD 170 cap per eligible family applying together
Total estimateCAD 7CAD 185incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor visa (TRV)
Varies by country
Required for non-eligible travelers and all land/sea arrivals; processing time does not include the time needed to give biometrics.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and sightseeing
Short leisure trips to destinations like Toronto, Vancouver, Banff and Niagara Falls.
High
/02
Visiting family or friends
Many Indonesians visit relatives or friends settled in Canada.
High
/03
Business meetings and conferences
Short business visits, meetings or attending events.
Medium
/04
Air transit through Canada
Connecting flights via Canadian airports also use the eTA/TRV rules.
Medium
/05
Attending events or short courses
Conferences, exhibitions or brief non-credit programs under 6 months.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-21
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-21
Codex checked on 2026-06-21
Re-checked against official IRCC and Canada.ca sources, added checked-date, refreshed source dates, and clarified biometrics, eTA processing, and TRV validity wording. Verdict unchanged.
2026-05-30 · major
Indonesia to Canada route verified
Confirmed via IRCC and CIC News that, effective 26 May 2026, Indonesia joined Canada's partial eTA (eTA-X) program: eligible air travelers (prior Canadian TRV within 10 years or a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa) can use a CAD 7 eTA, while all others and all land/sea arrivals still need a visitor visa (TRV).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Indonesian citizens travel to Canada visa-free?
No. There is no full visa-free access. Eligible air travelers can use a CAD 7 eTA from 26 May 2026; everyone else needs a visitor visa (TRV).
Who qualifies for the eTA instead of a visa?+
What if I am driving or arriving by sea?+
How long can I stay?+
How long is the eTA valid?+
I already have a valid Canadian visitor visa — do I need an eTA?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Indonesia passport

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