September 2018, how long are Canadian eTAs taking?
About 20 hours ago, I used a web browser to apply for a Canadian eTA.
Beyond belief, the web site interface does not, repeat not, give you a confirmation number.
Again, connectivity is working perfectly, and the web service is "working" properly, but, bizarrely, after payment it does not tell you any sort of confirmation number or other details, there's just a minimal "thanks" screen.
The small credit card charge seemed to go through instantly OK but,
Disturbingly,
- At the time of the application, I did not get an instant email "You have applied."
Obviously I've completely checked all spam filters and so on.
- I've received nothing at all since then
Has anyone recently actually applied for and gotten an eTA ? How long did it take between the card payment and getting it?
I can't use the "check your progress" web form because .. I didn't get an application number!!
Further, I'm thinking of simply applying again. That is a tricky issue - it could gum up the works. I don't suppose anyone has experience of that? I couldn't google anything.
This seems an insane situation.
Just for the record,
this was (of course) the actual gouvernement du Canada web site, not the many well-known scam sites
astonishingly the site does not give you a confirmation number after application, you only (should) get one via an email (as can be seen from a zillion complaints about this on the www). The programmers of the site apparently don't know how to handle the return from the (cheap) card processor they use, it just breaks.
the card charge (about CAD7) did go through perfectly, i.e. it appears on my credit card www site
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How long do etas last for Canada?
Once approved, your eTA is valid for five years or until your passport expires \u2013 whichever comes first. You can come to Canada as many times as you wish as long as your eTA remains valid.How long does it take to receive Canadian eTA?
In most cases, you will receive an email from us within minutes. However, some requests may need several days to process. If this is the case for your application, you can expect an email from us within 72 hours of applying.How long do you have to wait for eTA?
Get an email about your eTA application. Most applications are approved within minutes but some can take longer. You may need to submit additional documents before your application can be approved. If this happens to you, an email will be sent with instructions within 72 hours.How do I know if my eTA is approved?
Yes, your clients can confirm their status by using the eTA check status tool. The Government of Canada will also send email updates to the email address provided on the eTA application form.How much time is needed to complete a Canadian eTA application?
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