Do Permanent Residents of Canada Require an eTA for Air Travel?

Discover if Canadian permanent residents need an eTA for air travel and what documents are required.

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Permanent residents of Canada do not need an eTA. However, if they are traveling by air, they must present their valid Permanent Resident (PR) card or a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to board their flight to Canada.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is an eTA? An eTA, or Electronic Travel Authorization, is a document required for visa-exempt travelers flying to Canada.
  2. What documents do I need to board a flight to Canada as a PR? As a permanent resident, you need to present a valid Permanent Resident card or a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
  3. Can I apply for an eTA if I'm a permanent resident? Permanent residents do not need an eTA; they must show their PR card or PRTD instead.