United Kingdom visa for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United Kingdom.
ETA required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
- Status
- ETA required
- Max stay
- 180 days
- Official cost
- 20 GBP
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
UK ETA fee. GOV.UK currently shows a £20 fee. An ETA lasts for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner.
What you need
- valid passport
- approved UK ETA linked to that passport before travel
Official source
https://www.gov.uk/etaUse the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Canadian nationals are on the UK's ETA-eligible nationality list. The ETA allows visits of up to 6 months at a time and must be approved before travel.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Canadian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
- Canadian citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United Kingdom. (ETA required.)
- How long can Canadian passport holders stay in United Kingdom?
- Up to 180 days.
- How much does the United Kingdom entry cost for Canadian citizens?
- The official fee is 20 GBP. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.