United Kingdom
Canada
Canada visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canada.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
Canada’s ETA costs CA$7 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in United Kingdom
- High Commission of Canada in London
Trafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London
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Canadian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from the United Kingdom to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Canada
British citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How British citizens apply
British citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Canada?
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Canada?
British citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; British citizens need an ETA for Canada.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.