Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) (Canada): current processing time
5 minutes
Last updated by IRCC: October 1, 2026 · verified by us October 6, 2026
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This is the current figure Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) publishes for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). It reflects how long the government is currently taking to process this visa category. The figure is a published statistic or service standard, not a guarantee for any individual application.
History we have recorded
| Official value | Published/updated | Verified on that observation |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | October 1, 2026 | October 2, 2026 |
| 5 minutes | September 22, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| 5 minutes | August 26, 2026 | August 28, 2026 |
| 5 minutes | August 19, 2026 | August 22, 2026 |
Tracking began August 2026. History grows automatically with each official update.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) · extracted values only, republished with attribution · not legal advice.