Canadian Visa for Belgian citizens
Even though Belgian citizens do not need a regular visa to cross the Canadian border. They still have to apply for an eTA before their departure for Canada, when they are travelling by plane.
Requirements for getting Canada eTA for Belgian citizens
Belgians have to meet certain requirements (they are pretty easy and obtainable) when travelling to Canada.
Passport: The citizens of Belgium must have a valid passport before applying for an eTA to Canada. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of their arrival into Canada.
So before applying for eTA, please ensure that your passport is valid.
E-mail address: You must have an active e-mail address before applying for eTA. The confirmation of your e-visa and the e-visa itself will be sent by e-mail. Belgians don’t need to carry the printed copy of eTA with them, as it is linked electronically to their passport. However, if you want you can print a copy of it.
Payment method: In order to process the online application for Canada eTA, Belgian citizens will have to pay the processing fees online using any convenient online payment method.
A clean criminal record: You have to have a clean criminal record when you’re applying for an eTA to Canada. Some non-serious offences do not count, you can still apply with a speeding ticket. However, the processing time may elongate due to the possibility of sending in some additional documents to clear the situation.
You can pay the fee through a debit or credit card, or by using some of the online payment accounts like PayPal etc., as per your convenience. There are a few different methods available.
How to apply for Canada eTA for the citizens of Belgium?
The application process is very straightforward, if you meet the above-described requirements you can apply online.
Please follow these steps:
- Fill in an online application form. Provide your data, passport details, the purpose of your travel, and your e-mail address.
- Make a payment. Pay the handling charges (49 Euro) using any convenient to you method of online payment.
- Check your e-mail. The confirmation number with which you can check the status of your eTA processing will arrive at your e-mail box first. Within the next 72 hours, you will receive your eTA permit on your e-mail address as well.
ETA is valid for 5 years from the issuing date, or until your passport expires. Whichever comes first. It is a multiple-entry visa, which means that you can travel to Canada numerous times within the validity period. However, each stay cannot exceed 6 months at a time.
In order to know more about getting a Canadian visa for Belgian citizens, you can visit etacanadaonline.com at any time.
Should you have any questions about the application process, do not hesitate to contact our support team at support@evisa.express.
