Canada Entry Hub 2026

British citizens traveling by air do not need a visa, but an **eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)** is mandatory.

• Application: Apply online via the official IRCC website. It usually takes minutes but can take up to 72 hours.
• Validity: Valid for 5 years or until your passport expires. It allows multiple entries for up to 6 months per visit.
• Dual Citizens: If you are a dual British-Canadian citizen, you cannot apply for an eTA; you must travel on a Canadian passport.

Mandatory for courses longer than 6 months. Canada has introduced new caps on study permits for 2026.

• PAL Requirement: Most undergraduate students now require a **Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)** from the province where they plan to study.
• Financial Proof: You must show at least **CAN$20,635** (outside Quebec) for annual living expenses plus tuition.
• Work Rights: British students can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during term time in 2026.

The **IEC** program is a popular route for young British citizens to live and work in Canada.

• Working Holiday: An open work permit for up to 24 months. You don't need a job offer to apply for the pool.
• Young Professionals: Requires a job offer in your field of study to get a site-specific work permit.
• Process: Create a profile, enter the pool, and wait for an "Invitation to Apply" (ITA).

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has strict entry protocols.

• Currency: You must declare cash or monetary instruments exceeding **CAN$10,000**.
• e-Declaration: Use the **ArriveCAN** app to submit your customs declaration up to 72 hours before arrival to save time.
• Criminal Inadmissibility: Even a minor offense like a DUI from the UK can make you inadmissible to Canada.