No - tourism, business meetings, family visits only. Working Holiday via IEC for ages 18-35.

Only at canada.ca/eta - avoid third-party sites that charge 5-10x the official fee.

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Italy to Canada visa requirements

Q: Is eTA required for transit?

Yes - even a short layover at YYZ/YVR requires a valid eTA for visa-exempt nationals.

Q: How long is eTA valid?

5 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Multi-entry.

Q: Direct flights from Italy?

Air Canada, Neos, Air Transat: FCO/MXP to YYZ/YUL year-round/seasonal.

eTA required (CAD 7) for Italian citizens flying to Canada. Up to 6 months per visit, valid 5 years. Italian ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt to Canada but must hold a valid eTA before boarding a flight to Canada or transiting through a Canadian airport. The eTA costs CAD 7, is valid for up to 5 years or until passport expiry, and allows multiple air trips with short stays normally up to 6 months at a time, subject to the border officer's decision. eTA is linked to the passport and is generally not required for arrivals by car, bus, train, boat, or cruise ship. Apply via canada.ca/eta and avoid look-alike third-party sites that charge inflated fees.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20

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 2026-06-20

Visa type

Visa-exempt with eTA

Maximum stay

Up to 6 months per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

CAD 7

consular fee only

Processing time

Minutes typically

standard track

Validity

5 years or passport expiry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Apply for eTA online

Use only the official Canada.ca site: canada.ca/eta. CAD 7 per applicant.

· CAD 7

/02

Wait for approval

Most eTAs are approved within minutes by email; some requests can take several days if supporting documents are required.

· minutes typically

/03

Check passport and eTA details

Your passport should be valid through your stay. The eTA is electronically linked to the passport number used in the application, so use that same passport at check-in.

· passport-linked

/04

Prepare evidence

Carry return/onward travel plans, accommodation details, and proof you can support yourself. The airline and the border officer may ask.

· return ticket

/05

Arrive in Canada

At major airports, make your declaration at a kiosk/eGate or to a border services officer. The officer decides the authorized stay, normally up to 6 months.

· border decision

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

Italy -> Canada · Visa-exempt with eTA

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredItalian passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Machine-readable; valid for duration of stay

RequiredeTA approval

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Email confirmation; linked to passport

RequiredReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Matching your planned stay

RequiredProof of accommodation

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel or host's address

RequiredSufficient funds

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Enough for your planned stay; no fixed visitor amount

RecommendedTravel insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Recommended; healthcare not free for visitors

RequiredCustoms declaration

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Declare currency/monetary instruments of CAD 10,000+ and all food, plants, animals, alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, and gifts as required

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.

Official sourcesIRCC — Electronic travel authorization (eTA), updated 2026-06-05 IRCC — What you need to enter Canada, updated 2026-06-05 IRCC — eTA: About the process, updated 2026-06-05

Application link included: IRCC — eTA: How to apply, updated 2026-06-05

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eTACAD 7Online at canada.ca/eta only

Visitor Visa (TRV)CAD 100For Italians with refused eTA or paper-only cases

Biometrics feeCAD 85Only if visa needed; not required for eTA

Working Holiday (IEC)CAD 184.75 + CAD 100 open work permit holder feeFor eligible Italians; invitation-based IEC pool

Overstay penaltiesRemoval order + future barStrict enforcement

Total estimateCAD 7 — CAD 7incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eTA online

Minutes typically

Apply at least 72 hours before flight to be safe.

Visitor Visa (TRV)

Weeks to months

Only if eTA refused; biometrics required.

Working Holiday (IEC)

Weeks after pool invitation

For Italians aged 18-35; quota-based.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

eTA refused (criminal record)

DUI and other convictions can trigger inadmissibility. Apply for visa with rehabilitation if needed.

Low

/02

Insufficient travel evidence

No return ticket or unclear plans can lead to border refusal.

Low

/03

Prior immigration violations

Past overstays or refusals globally affect eligibility.

Low

/04

Look-alike third-party scam sites

Many charge CAD 50-100. Always use canada.ca/eta.

Medium

/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

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Codex

Re-verified Italian passport holder rules against IRCC eTA, entry-requirements, visitor-stay, fee and CBSA declaration pages; core eTA facts remain current, source URLs were refreshed, customs declaration wording corrected, and checked-date added.

2026-05-27

Italy to Canada route verified

Confirmed eTA CAD 7 for Italian citizens. Up to 6 months per visit.

2016-11-10 · major

eTA enforcement began

All visa-exempt air travellers required to hold eTA prior to boarding.

/09 — The questions