Canada
Visas and entry
British citizens flying to Canada need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for visits of up to 6 months. Apply only on the official Government of Canada site.
Passport
Your passport must be valid for the length of your stay.
At the border
The eTA costs CAN$7 and lasts up to five years, or until your passport expires if that's sooner. It's linked to your passport, so a new passport needs a new eTA. You don't need one if you arrive by land or sea.
Health cover
The GHIC is not valid here. Travel insurance with full medical cover, declaring every pre-existing condition, is essential.
Useful to know
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Plugs | Type A/B, 120V |
| Drives on the | right |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Language | English and French |
When to go
June to September; late September and early October for autumn colours in the east.
Tip for grandparents
Visiting family in Canada? Canada's public healthcare doesn't cover visitors, so you need travel insurance with high medical cover for the whole stay.
Check your cover before you go: travel insurance in your 60s, 70s and 80s.