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Canada Visa Requirements for Austria Citizens

eTA Required

Entry Requirements Summary

Austria citizens are visa-exempt but must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA, $7 CAD) when flying to Canada. No eTA is required for travel by land or sea.

Austrian citizens are visa-exempt but need an eTA when flying to Canada.

Requirements summarized from IRCC's official lists. Data last reviewed: . Criminal admissibility is governed by IRPA s.36.

Documents Required

  • Valid Austrian passport
  • eTA (if flying)
  • Proof of funds
  • Return or onward ticket

Processing Time & Application

Estimated processing time: eTA: usually approved in minutes; can take several days if documents are requested

Apply at IRCC

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Processing times from Austria

IRCC publishes processing times by the country you apply from. These are its published figures for applications made from Austria.

Visitor visa (outside Canada)46 days
Study permit2 weeks

IRCC bases these figures on how long most complete applications recently took. Your own application can take longer.

IRCC figures last updated June 10, 2026. Check the official IRCC tool

Pathways from Austria

A visitor visa or eTA covers a short trip. If you are thinking about studying, working, or staying permanently, the route depends on your own age, education, language scores and work history rather than on your nationality. Start with the tools below to see which programs fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Austria citizens need a visa to visit Canada?
No visa is required, but Austria citizens need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization, $7 CAD) when flying to Canada.
How long can Austria citizens stay in Canada as visitors?
Visitors are typically allowed to stay up to 6 months. The exact length is determined by a CBSA officer when you arrive.
What documents do Austria citizens need to enter Canada?
Valid Austrian passport, eTA (if flying), Proof of funds, Return or onward ticket
How long does a visitor visa from Austria take?
IRCC's published processing time for a visitor visa application made from Austria is 46 days, as of June 10, 2026. It applies to complete applications, and your own case can take longer. Check IRCC's processing-times tool for the current figure before you apply.