Canada Visa Requirements for United Arab Emirates Citizens
Entry Requirements Summary
United Arab Emirates 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.
Requirements summarized from IRCC's official lists. Data last reviewed: . Criminal admissibility is governed by IRPA s.36.
Documents Required
- Valid UAE 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
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Processing times from United Arab Emirates
IRCC publishes processing times by the country you apply from. These are its published figures for applications made from United Arab Emirates.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | 39 days |
|---|---|
| Study permit | 3 weeks |
| Work permit | 28 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
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