Slovakia passport Canada
Do Slovak citizens need a visa for Canada?
You need an eTA.
Canada
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eTA (electronic travel authorisation). Not a visa. A short online form for travellers who are already visa-exempt, usually approved automatically in minutes to hours. No appointment, no interview, no documents.
Canada does not require a full visa, but you must get an electronic travel authorisation approved before you travel. It is applied for online, usually granted quickly, and checked at the airport before you board.
- Status
- eTA
- Stay permitted
- 180 days
- Government fee
- CA$100
- Typical decision
- Not published
Apply on the official Canada government site
This is the government's own portal. We are not paid to send you there, and there is no service in between.
Checked 19 September 2026 — read the fees and rules on ircc.canada.ca
Before you fly
- Canada eTA: CA$7 on the official site. Who needs it, and the official link canada.ca · read
- Passport validity: No minimum validity stated; permits/visitor records not issued past passport expiry. canada.ca · read
What Canada asks for
- Passport valid for the whole of your stay
- Proof of funds for the trip
- A letter explaining the purpose of your visit
- Evidence of ties to your home country, such as employment or property
- An invitation letter from your host in Canada, if you have one
- Biometrics, given at a collection point after you apply
Every published fee
| Type | Government fee |
|---|---|
| visitor visa | CA$100 |
| visitor visa family | CA$500 |
| biometrics | CA$85 |
Checked 19 September 2026 — read this fee table on ircc.canada.ca
Worth knowing
- The fee for a single entry and a multiple entry visitor visa is identical. Nobody can sell you a multiple entry visa for more.
- Checking your own application status on the IRCC site is free.
How long it takes
Canada publishes live processing times per country and application type rather than a single figure. Check the official tool before booking travel.