We process your application In most cases, you will receive an email from us within minutes. However, some requests may need several days to process. If this is the case for your application, you can expect an email from us within 72 hours of applying.
How long it takes to get an eTA. It's best to get an eTA before you book your flight to Canada. Most applicants get their eTA approval (via email) within minutes. However, some requests can take several days to process if you're asked to submit supporting documents.
The processing time for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) in Canada is typically 2 to 8 weeks. It is recommended to submit your application at least 1 to 3 months before your planned travel dates.
Generally, it takes a minimum of five months to receive a response on a regular LMIA application. If an employer is eligible for Canada's Global Talent Stream, they may qualify for expedited LMIA processing. The simplified LMIA completed for Quebec employment is usually processed in approximately two to three months.
ETAs can also be obtained via smartphone or tablet. This means that if a traveller has forgotten to obtain an eTA, they will be able to do so at the airport. However, it is strongly recommended that eTAs be obtained at least 72 hours before booking any travel.
The average e-SAFE Waiver processing time in 2025 is about 155 to 170 days, but some applicants can have their paperwork reviewed even faster.
If you are in the United States and have a pressing or critical need to travel outside the United States in less than 15 days, USCIS may issue an emergency travel document. USCIS may issue an emergency travel document for an: Advance parole document; or. TPS travel authorization document.
Canadian passports Regular Passport. We issue regular (blue) passports to Canadian citizens for casual travel, such as. Diplomatic passport. We issue diplomatic passports to. Special passport. We issue special passports to. Temporary passport. Refugee travel document. Certificate of identity.
Travel within Canada. Must be presented during boarding at the gate: One piece of valid (not expired) Canadian federal, provincial, or territorial government issued photo ID that includes name, and date of birth. Fishing, hunting, and boating licenses will not be accepted.
Travel within Canada One piece of government-issued identification, such as an original birth certificate, health card, passport or non-government-issued ID (e.g. student card) is strongly recommended, however not mandatory for travel.