Application for European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

Before you submit your application, review it carefully. Make sure it is complete and accurate.

Entering incorrect information could lead to a delay or even a refusal of your ETIAS application and/or prevent you from boarding your flight.

Important:
Please check all information entered before submitting your application.
All errors will be irreversible after payment as your ETIAS application will already be under process.

Please enter your name as it is written on your passport.

Family Name *

- Enter your family name as the family name appears on your passport under the Family Name or Surname field. The family name is required to complete the application.

First name*

- Enter your first (given) name as the first name appears on your passport under the First or Given Name field. Do not include the middle name in this field. First name is required to complete the application. If you have no first name, then enter the letters FNU which stands for First Name Unknown.

Birth Date

Day *

- Choose the day on which you were born. The day of birth is required to complete the application or to check the status of your application.

Month *

- Choose the month in which you were born. The month of birth is required to complete the application or to check the status of your application.

Year *

- Choose the year in which you were born. The year of birth is required to complete the application or to check the status of your application.

Country of birth *

- Choose the country in which you were born. The country where you were born is required to complete the application.

City of Birth*

- Enter the city, town, village, or hamlet in which you were born. The city, town, village, or hamlet where you were born is required to complete the application. If you do not know the city in which you were born, enter UNKNOWN.

Sex *

- Choose your gender, either male or female. The sex (gender) is required to complete the application.

Male Female

Marital status*

- A marriage must be recognized under the laws of the country where it was performed and under European law.
  Separated means that two people are married but no longer living together, and they do not wish to live together again.
  Divorced means that a court has granted a divorce and that a marriage has ended. The two people are no longer married.
  An annulled marriage is a marriage that is legally declared not valid. When a marriage is annulled, it means that the marriage was not valid from the beginning.
  A common-law partner is a person of the opposite or same sex with whom you have lived in a marital-type relationship continuously for a minimum of one (1) year and with whom you are not married. Once you have lived together for the first year, temporary separations will not end the relationship.

Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Europe?*

- Select yes if, in the past, you submitted an application to come to Europe, such as a study permit, work permit or visitor visa.
  
  Unique Client Identifier, visa or permit number
  If, in the past, you submitted an application to come to Europe such as a study permit or work permit, you will have a Unique Client Identifier (UCI).
  
  Look for this number on letters you received from Citizenship and Immigration Europe or on the immigration document that was issued. Example: study permit, work permit, or visitor visa.
  
  If you do not know what your UCI is, enter your immigration document number. Example: study permit, work permit, or visitor visa number.

Yes No

Unique client identifier (UCI) / Previous Canadian visa or permit number*

Are you travelling to Europe by air?*

My representative (only for minor children)

Please select*

Membership ID Number*

Which province or territory?*

Last Name(s)*

First name(s)*

Name of firm, organization*

Mailing Address*

Telephone number*

Fax number

E-Mail Address *

Are you being paid to represent the applicant and complete the form on their behalf?*

Yes No

PASSPORT INFORMATION

Passport Number *

- Enter your passport number as it appears on your passport. The passport number may contain numbers and/or characters. Please closely distinguish between the number zero and the letter O. The passport number is required to complete the application or to check the status of your application.

Passport Number (re-enter) *

Passport Issuing Country (Country of Citizenship) *

- Choose the country of citizenship, as it appears on your passport. The passport issuing country is required to complete the application.

Nationality shown on the passport*

- Nationality shown on the passportNationalité indiqué sur le passport

Passport Issuance Date

Day *

- Choose the day on which your passport was issued, as it appears on your passport under the Date of Issue field. The day on which the passport was issued is required to complete the application.

Month *

- Choose the month in which your passport was issued, as it appears on your passport under the Date of Issue field. The month in which the passport was issued is required to complete the application.

Year *

- Choose the year in which your passport was issued, as it appears on your passport under the Date of Issue field. The year in which the passport was issued is required to complete the application.

Additional citizenships

- Indicate if you are a citizen of a country/territory other than the one on your passport.

Indicate if you are a citizen of a country/territory other than the one on your passport.

Passport Expiration Date

Day *

- Choose the day on which your passport expires, as it appears on your passport under the Expiration Date or Extension field. The day on which the passport expires is required to complete the application.

Month *

- Choose the month in which your passport expires, as it appears on your passport under the Expiration Date or Extension field. The month in which the passport expires is required to complete the application.

Year *

- Choose the year in which your passport expires, as it appears on your passport under the Expiration Date or Extension field. The year in which the passport expires is required to complete the application.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Do you have a current or previous employer?*

- Indicate whether you have a current or previous employer by selecting yes or no. Answering this question is required to complete your application.

Yes No

Occupation*

- From the drop-down menu, select the occupation type that best describes the industry in which you work. If you are a student, retired, a homemaker or unemployed, select the appropriate option from the list.
  
  If you are a high-ranking government or political official, select "Management occupations" from the list.

Job title*

- From the drop-down menu, select the job title that best describes the type of work you do.
  
  If you are a high-ranking government or political official, select "Legislators and senior management, including political officials" from the list.

Employer Name*

- Enter the name of your current employer. If you are not currently employed, enter the name of your previous employer. Employer name is required to complete the application. You may also enter SELF-EMPLOYED, STUDENT, CHILD, HOMEMAKER, STAY-AT-HOME PARENT, or any other word to describe your employment status.

Address

City*

- In the City field, enter the city, town, village, or hamlet. The city, town, village, or hamlet is required to complete the application.

Country*

Start date*

- Select the year you started to work or study for the employer, or school.

E-Mail Address *

- You will receive an e-mail that confirms the receipt of your eTA application at the e-mail address you provide. You will also receive updates on the status of your eTA.
  
  Parents applying for minors may enter their own e-mail address if preferred.

E-Mail Address (re-enter) *

- Please provide a valid email address, as it will be used to communicate with you with important information about your application

Phone number *

Preferred language to contact you*

- The Government of Europe respects the Official Languages Act and is committed to ensuring that our information and services are provided in both French and English.
  Please select your preferred language of communication with Citizenship and Immigration Europe.

Residential address

Enter the address where you live. Do not enter a post office box.

Apartment number/unit

- Enter the apartment, unit or suite number, if applicable.

Residence/House/Street number

- Enter the civic number of the address.
  Do not enter apartment, unit or suite numbers in this field.

Address line 1*

- In the Address Line 1 field, enter the number and street of the location of your home address. Do not include the city and state in this field. Address line 1 is required to complete the application.

Address Line 2

City*

- In the City field, enter the city, town, village, or hamlet. The city, town, village, or hamlet is required to complete the application.

Country*

- In the Country field, choose the country. The country is required to complete the application.

Do you know when you will travel to Europe?*

Yes No

When do you plan to travel to Europe?

Day *

Month *

Year *

Please enter the time your flight to Europe will depart

Hour*

Minute*

Time zone*

BACKGROUND QUESTIONS

Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry to, or ordered to leave Europe or any other country/territory?*

- Select yes if you have ever been refused a visa or study or work permit from any country, including Europe, and/or if you have ever been asked to leave any country, including Canada.
  
  Please provide as many details as possible. Failure to include additional and sufficient details may result in slower processing.

Yes No

Provide as many details as possible to help with processing.*

Have you ever committed, been arrested for, been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence in any country/territory?*

- Select yes if you have ever committed, been charged with or convicted of a crime in any country.
  Please provide as many details as possible. Failure to include additional and sufficient details may result in slower processing.

Yes No

Provide as many details as possible to help with processing.*

Have you or a family member ever had or been in close contact with a person with tuberculosis?*

- Select yes if you or a family member have ever had or been in close contact with a person with the disease tuberculosis.
  
  Indicate the nature of the relationship, if applicable, and the approximate date on which you or a family member had or were in close contact with a person with tuberculosis.
  
  Please provide as many details as possible. Failure to include additional and sufficient details may result in slower processing.

Yes No

Indicate the nature of the relationship, if applicable, and approximate date on which you or a family member had or were in close contact with a person with tuberculosis.
Provide as many details as possible to help with processing.*

Do you have a serious health condition for which you are receiving regular medical treatment?*

- Select yes if you are receiving regular, ongoing medical treatment for any mental or physical condition.
  
  Please provide as many details as possible. Failure to include additional and sufficient details may result in slower processing.

Yes No

You may be asked for proof of insurance upon entering Europe. Visitors to Europe are responsible for the cost of any health-care services received.

Do you have a kidney condition that requires dialysis?*

Yes No

Are you travelling for medical reasons or treatment?*

Yes No

Have you made financial arrangements to cover the cost of the treatment, as well as, all related expenses?*

Yes No

If you are travelling for the purpose of obtaining medical services or treatment, you must provide, at the border, proof from the Canadian institution that arrangements have been made for treatment. You must also show proof that satisfactory financial arrangements have been made to cover the cost of the treatment as well as all related expenses, including follow-up care and living expenses during your stay in Europe.

Do you have a history of illness, hospitalisation, injury or surgery in the last 6 months?*

Yes No

Provide as many details as possible to help with processing.*

Do you have, or will you obtain, health insurance that is valid in Europe for the duration of your stay?*

Yes No

You may be asked for your proof of insurance upon entering Europe. Visitors to Europe are responsible for the cost of health-care services received.

You may be asked for proof of insurance upon entering Europe. Visitors to Europe are responsible for the cost of any health-care services received.

Please briefly indicate if there are additional details pertinent to your application.
Provide as many details as possible to help with processing.

- If there are particular details about your trip to Europe, including an urgent need to travel, enter it in this field.

Consent and declaration

Information provided to CIC is collected under the authority of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to determine admissibility to Europe. Information provided may be shared with other Canadian government institutions such as, but not limited to, the Europe Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), provincial and territorial governments and foreign governments in accordance with subsection 8(2) of the Privacy Act. Information may be disclosed to foreign governments, law enforcement bodies and detaining authorities with respect to the administration and enforcement of immigration legislation where such sharing of information may not put the individual and or his/her family at risk. Information may also be systematically validated by other Canadian government institutions for the purposes of validating status and identity to administer their programs.

Where biometrics are provided as part of an application, the fingerprints collected will be stored and shared with the RCMP. The fingerprint record may also be disclosed to law enforcement agencies in Canada in accordance with subsection 13.11(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The information may be used to establish or verify the identity of a person in order to prevent, investigate or prosecute an offence under any law of Canada or a province. This information may also be used to establish or verify the identity of an individual whose identity cannot reasonably be otherwise established or verified because of physical or mental condition. Canada may also share immigration information related to biometric records with foreign governments with whom Canada has an agreement or arrangement.

Depending on the type of application made, the information you provided will be stored in one or more Personal Information Banks (PIB) pursuant to section 10(1) of Canada's Privacy Act. Individuals also have a right to protection and access to their personal information stored in each corresponding PIB under the Access to Information Act. Further details on the PIBs pertaining to CIC's line of business and services and the Government of Canada's access to information and privacy programs are available at the Infosource website (http://infosource.gc.ca) and through the CIC Call Centre. Infosource is also available at public libraries across Canada.

Declaration of Applicant

I have read and understand the above declaration.

I declare that the information I have given in this application is truthful, complete and correct.

I understand that misrepresentation is an offence under section 127 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and may result in a finding of inadmissibility to Canada or removal from Canada.

I agree that by typing my name and clicking sign, I am electronically signing my application.

Please select I agree before proceeding

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