Canadian eTA

URGENT UPDATE

Just to clarify the situation on UK passports. Here is the guidance from our government information pages:

Passport validity

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required, but if your passport has less than 6 months validity remaining when you arrive in Canada it may take longer to pass through immigration control.

It has also been brought to my attention that Canada has introduced a similar system to the USA's ESTA form. All British citizens will need the Canadian electronic travel authorization form. It costs 7 Canadian dollars so be sure to pay no more and complete it through the official web site.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

Visitors travelling to Canada by air are now expected to get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) to enter Canada.

If you’re visiting Canada you’ll need an eTA to board your flight unless you’re otherwise exempted (for example, if you have a valid Canadian visa or a permanent resident card). If you have British-Canadian dual nationality you won’t be able to apply for an eTA and you’ll need to present a valid Canadian passport to board your flight to Canada.

For more information about the eTA system, and to apply online, visit the official Canadian government website.

Please read all the information carefully and and once done please send in to school a copy of your authorization form. This form should be done and complete by the middle of January 2017 please. Please use the link below.

eTA