ETIAS application form for Canadians
ETIAS Europe application online
Canadian citizens travelling to EU countries will soon need to apply for ETIAS online. Travellers from Canada can get a visa waiver for Europe in just a few simple steps.
How to apply for ETIAS from Canada
Completing the ETIAS application online is quick and easy for Canadian travellers. You need to fill out the ETIAS form with your details, pay the fees, and submit your form.
To apply for ETIAS for Canadians, you must meet the ETIAS requirements. This includes holding a valid passport. Have your passport on hand when getting started with your form.
When you apply for ETIAS your information is compared against a series of international databases. The mandatory ETIAS application to enter Europe makes travel safer—potential security risks can be detected.
The ETIAS application process for Canadians
To apply for an ETIAS with a Canadian passport you need to:
- Read each section carefully and fill in your details
- Answer each question honestly and accurately
- Review your completed ETIAS application form
- Pay the European visa waiver fee using a debit or credit card
- Submit your ETIAS form electronically
When can Canadians apply for ETIAS?
ETIAS will be operational from 2026. Canadians and other visa-exempt travellers can apply as soon as the system goes live.
Applying for ETIAS will not be mandatory right away. There will be a 6-month transitional period followed by a 6-month grace period.
Canadians will be encouraged to register when applications open. ETIAS is valid for 3 years and multiple trips to Schengen Area countries.
Filling out the ETIAS form from Canada
You can access the ETIAS application form online from Canada, or any other non-EU country. You need to fill out the ETIAS form with your:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Passport details
- Country of arrival in the EU
- Elegibility information
If you do not have confirmed travel plans, you can still apply for ETIAS. Include the country you intend to visit first then, once you have your approved ETIAS, you can change your plans.
The ETIAS application form will also include a series of security questions that should be answered in an honest manner. These questions are regarding travel plans, previous trips to conflict zones, and overall security.
The European Information and Travel Authorisation System automatically screens all applications. The details provided on the Canada ETIAS application form are cross-checked against international security databases to verify the individual’s eligibility to travel to Europe visa-free.
Security and eligibility questions on the ETIAS form
As indicated above, Canadian citizens need to provide some eligibility information on their application to enter Europe. This information is used to detect potential security risks.
You’re required to provide details of:
- Past criminal convictions
- Past travel to war or conflict zones
- Recent returns decisions
Canadians also need to declare if they have a family member who:
- Is a citizen of a country requiring ETIAS
- Is a third-country national with the right to move freely in the EU
If either of these apply, you’ll need to give some information about your family member.
Review your ETIAS application form
Make sure all the information you provide on your ETIAS application form matches your Canadian passport exactly.
Check your form carefully before you click submit—mistakes or missing information could lead to processing delays. Take special care when copying your passport number.
Receiving your approved ETIAS for Canadians
Most ETIAS applications from Canada are approved right away. If there are no alerts in the ETIAS security databases, an authorisation is approved following automatic processing.
You’ll be notified by email when your ETIAS application is approved. The authorisation is linked to your Canadian passport electronically. You’re now ready to travel.
If there is an alert in one of the security databases, the ETIAS application form is reviewed manually by the ETIAS National Unit responsible. Decisions are reached on a case-by-case basis.
You cannot travel to Europe if your ETIAS application is refused. You’ll be told the reason why your application was denied and provided with guidance on how to appeal the decision.
Can I apply again if a previous ETIAS application was rejected?
Yes, if a previous ETIAS application was unsuccessful, you can reapply. One rejection does not automatically mean your new application will also be denied.
ETIAS application process for Canadians
1. ETIAS implementation
ETIAS system expected launching date is set in 2026.
2. Meet ETIAS requirements
Foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries will be eligible to apply for ETIAS, this includes Canadian passport holders. ETIAS is for short stays in Europe, up to 90 days per 180-day period.
3. Apply for ETIAS
Canadian travellers will need to apply for ETIAS before departure. ETIAS will be required to enter the Schengen Area visa-free from a third country.
4. Complete the ETIAS form
Candian citizens will need to provide personal information, passport details, and security information to complete the electronic ETIAS application form.
5. Pay the ETIAS fees
Candians will need to pay the ETIAS processing fee securely online by debit or credit card to complete their application.
6. ETIAS processing
ETIAS applications from Canada are automatically screened against EU security databases. Most will be approved at this stage, others may require manual processing.
7. Application decision
An ETIAS success rate of more than 95% is expected. Canadian applicants will be notified by email when a decision has been reached. ETIAS approval is required to travel. In case of a denied or ETIAS, applicants may be required to provide additional information.
8. Verification when boarding
ETIAS will be checked when boarding international transport bound for Europe. Canadian citizens will not be allowed to board a plane, ferry, or train with a Schengen Country as destination without a valid ETIAS..
9. Arrival in the EU
Schengen border guards will verify each Canadian traveller’s ETIAS and other travel documents. European officials decide whether to grant entry.
10. Visit Europe with ETIAS
Canadian ETIAS holders can enjoy up to 90 days in most European countries in any 180-day period. The same ETIAS is valid for tourism, business, and transit in all Schengen Area countries.
Can an ETIAS be revoked or annulled? Toggle faqs
An approved ETIAS can be revoked if:
- The holder no longer meets the ETIAS conditions
- There is evidence that the holder did not meet the conditions at the time they applied
ETIAS may be annulled or revoked by the member state holding the evidence that conditions are not met, of the ETIAS National Unit of the first country of entry indicated on the application form.
You should check the status of your ETIAS before travelling to Europe in case there have been any changes.
Can ETIAS travel authorisation be extended? Toggle faqs
ETIAS is valid for up to 3 years and cannot be extended. You need to apply for a new ETIAS when it expires.
The total stay in the Schengen Area must not exceed 90 days per 180-day period, you cannot apply to stay longer.
If you wish to stay in any country in the Schengen zone for a period longer than 90 days, you will have to process and apply for a different permit. ETIAS is not a visa and cannot be used to live, work, or study in Europe for an extended period of time.
When to apply for a new ETIAS from Canada Toggle faqs
ETIAS for Canadians is valid for 3 years. However, you’ll need to apply for a new ETIAS sooner if your Canadian passport expires.
ETIAS is only valid with the passport you used to apply. You’ll also need to reapply if you replace a lost passport and your information changes.
If you changed your name, surname, or other personal details and these changes are reflected in your passport, you need a new ETIAS.
In all other cases, you only need to apply for ETIAS once every 3 years. The permit is valid for multiple trips and all countries Schengen countries plus Cyprus.