eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for visa-exempt nationalities (UK, Australia, most EU) flying to Canada. US citizens need only a passport. Many nationalities require a visitor visa.
ビザの申請方法は？
eTA: apply at canada.ca/eta ($7 CAD, usually approved in minutes). Visitor visa: apply online through IRCC.
どのくらいかかりますか？
eTA: minutes to 72 hours. Visitor visa: weeks to months.
ビザの費用はいくらですか？
eTA: $7 CAD. Visitor visa: $100 CAD.
ビザで押さえるべきポイントは？
eTA is only needed when flying — not for land or sea entry.
eTA is valid for 5 years.
Canada is bilingual — French is dominant in Quebec.
Distances are enormous — Canada is the second largest country in the world.
One of the safest countries in the world. Major cities are very safe. Wildlife encounters (bears, moose) are the main risk in rural areas. Winter conditions can be extreme.
どんな詐欺に注意すべきですか？
Very few. Occasional tourist pricing in Niagara Falls area.
Rental car damage claims — photograph before and after.
健康面でどんな注意が必要ですか？
Excellent healthcare for residents. Visitors should have travel insurance — hospital visits are expensive for non-residents.
Pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart) are everywhere.
必要な予防接種は何ですか？
Routine vaccines only.
水道水は飲めますか？
Tap water is excellent throughout Canada.
有効な渡航警告はありますか？
Winter temperatures can reach -40°C in many cities. Wildlife safety in national parks — never approach bears or moose. Driving distances are vast.