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Canada Visa For French Citizens

French citizens need an online travel authorization before flying to Canada.

Online travel authorization needed before you fly

You Can Stay: 6 months
Cost: CAD$7
Time To Get It: Usually within minutes, up to 72 hours
Valid For: Up to 5 years or until passport expires

eTA required if you fly in; not needed by land or sea.

Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: canada.ca

Official Sources

Official Visa Information · Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Official E-Visa Application · IRCC (electronic travel authorization, eTA)

Rules change: always confirm on the official government site or with the embassy before you book.

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