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Canada is one of the most popular destinations for Japanese travelers to visit in the Americas, thanks to its bustling cities, awe-inspiring nature, and comfortable amenities.
However, in order for Japanese citizens to travel to Canada, they must first obtain permission to enter the country. One of the most popular and common ways to do so is to obtain a Canadian electronic travel authorization (eTA).
The Canadian eTA is a digital visa waiver that was implemented in order to make travel to Canada easier for citizens from certain countries, including Japan.
The eTA for Canada for Japanese citizens can be used for a variety of different purposes, including:
If your trip falls under a different category (such as studying or for residence), you will have to obtain a different type of visa. In this case, applicants should contact their nearest Canadian embassy to learn more about the requirements.
The process of applying for a Canadian eTA from Japan is very simple and fast – applicants will only need 15 minutes of their time to fill out the online application and pay the processing fee.
Applicants can expect to receive their Canada eTA for Japanese citizens within 24 hours of submitting an application, but in the majority of cases, they are instantly approved.
Before travelers can apply for the Canada eTA, there are a handful of requirements that they must meet.
Canada eTA requirements for Japanese citizens include the following items:
The process to obtain the Canada eTA for Japanese citizens is quick and should take most applicants about 15 minutes from start to finish. We recommend that travelers keep their passport nearby while filling out the application to make it easier to quickly reference it for the relevant questions.
The first step in order to apply for the Canadian eTA as a Japanese citizen is to begin an online application. The form will ask the applicant about their personal information, passport details, and contact information.
The first part asks for the following pieces of information:
The second part of the form will ask applicants a handful of yes/no questions regarding previous trips to Canada, health history, and criminal background.
Some sample questions include:
After the form is filled out, we advise all applicants to go back and double-check the information entered in order to make sure it is correct. Once they are satisfied, the Japanese traveler must pay the eTA processing fee with a valid payment method.
Once the applicant’s Canada eTA is approved, they will be notified via the email address that they have supplied on the application form. Although the eTA is usually approved in an instant, there have been cases where it may take up to 3 business days to receive the eTA, because of delays or the need to further look into the traveler’s background.
Please note that travelers do not need to print out a confirmation of their Canadian eTA. This is because the authorization is electronically linked to the traveler’s Japanese passport in Canada’s electronic immigration system.
The Canadian eTA has a validity period of 5 years from the date of issue or until the individual’s passport expires (whichever comes first). It is a multiple-entry eTA, which means that the Japanese national is able to travel to Canada as many times as he or she desires as long as it is within the validity period.
Since the Canadian eTA was created for short-term visits, Japanese passport holders who have an eTA are able stay up to 6 months in Canada without a visa.
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