{"id":639,"date":"2026-02-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etavisauk.org\/?p=639"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:08:16","slug":"uk-eta-for-canadians-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etavisauk.org\/pl\/uk-eta-for-canadians-2026-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"UK ETA dla Kanadyjczyk\u00f3w: Co musisz wiedzie\u0107 w 2026 roku"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada and the United Kingdom share a deep historical bond through the Commonwealth, yet starting 25 February 2026, Canadians travelling to Britain must hold an approved Brytyjskie elektroniczne zezwolenie na podr\u00f3\u017c (ETA)<\/strong> before departure. Whether you are visiting London for a weekend getaway, exploring the Scottish Highlands, or attending a business conference in Manchester, this guide covers everything Canadian travellers need to know about the UK ETA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The requirement applies to all Canadian passport holders, regardless of age. Even if you have visited the UK dozens of times before without any paperwork beyond your passport, the rules have changed. Here is your complete guide to staying compliant and avoiding travel disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Why Canadians Now Need a UK ETA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UK government introduced the ETA system to strengthen border security by pre-screening travellers before they depart for Britain. Previously, citizens of visa-free countries like Canada could arrive at a UK port of entry and be assessed on the spot. The ETA shifts that assessment to before travel, allowing authorities to identify potential concerns earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most Canadians, the ETA process is quick, straightforward, and should not cause any issues. The system is comparable to Canada’s own eTA requirement, which international travellers need when flying to Canada. For a general overview of the ETA programme, visit our Zasady i przewodnik po kosztach ETA 2026 w Wielkiej Brytanii<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canadian passport holders now need an ETA before travelling to the United Kingdom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UK ETA Cost and Validity for Canadians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the key facts about the UK ETA for Canadian citizens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Szczeg\u00f3\u0142y<\/th>Informacje<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Koszt<\/strong><\/td>\u00a316 per person (~CAD $29)<\/td><\/tr>
Wa\u017cno\u015b\u0107<\/strong><\/td>2 lata lub do wyga\u015bni\u0119cia wa\u017cno\u015bci paszportu<\/td><\/tr>
Wpisy<\/strong><\/td>Unlimited multiple entries<\/td><\/tr>
Stay per visit<\/strong><\/td>Do 6 miesi\u0119cy<\/td><\/tr>
Czas przetwarzania<\/strong><\/td>Usually minutes, up to 3 working days<\/td><\/tr>
Metoda aplikacji<\/strong><\/td>Aplikacja UK ETA lub strona internetowa GOV.UK<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The fee applies per person, so a Canadian couple would pay \u00a332 (~CAD $58). For families with children, every child \u2014 including infants \u2014 needs their own separate ETA application and fee. See our Przewodnik po brytyjskim ETA dla dzieci i rodzin<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Aktualizacja cen:<\/strong> Od 8 kwietnia 2026 roku op\u0142ata za UK ETA wzro\u015bnie z \u00a316 do \u00a320 (wzrost o \u00a34). Wszystkie pozosta\u0142e warunki pozostaj\u0105 niezmienione \u2014 UK ETA jest wa\u017cna przez 2 lata (lub do wyga\u015bni\u0119cia paszportu) i umo\u017cliwia wielokrotne wjazdy do Wielkiej Brytanii z pobytami do 6 miesi\u0119cy.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Who Needs to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All Canadian citizens travelling to the UK need an ETA, with these exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n