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Do British passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Covers 11 passports and 80 destinations. Rules older than 30 days are flagged for re-check.

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We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.

eTA required to fly. British passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada.

Visa-exempt visitors apply online for an eTA before flying to or transiting a Canadian airport. You do not need one to arrive by car, bus, train, boat or cruise ship. Most approvals come within minutes, but some take days if documents are requested, so apply before you book the flight.

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Checked Oct 2, 2026See the source

Fee: CAN$7; Pay only on the canada.ca site.
Validity: Up to 5 years; Or until the passport expires.
Applies to: Air travel; Not needed by land or sea.
Stay: Normally up to 6 months; The border officer sets the allowed stay.
Passport: Valid for your stay; Must cover your planned length of stay.

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