What Is A Visa?A visa is a document issued by a country to an alien permitting them to travel to or through that country. When applied for within that country’s borders, the permission granted is generally called a “visa”. Visas should not be confused with passports, which are international travel documents issued by governments and international authorities to individuals, or nationalities, (or alien status) for the purpose of international travel.

Have you always wanted to visit a country but could never get out there because of your immigration status? I’ve been in that position before where I want to visit Thailand, but I don’t want to risk my citizenship. There is an easy solution though and I can tell you how to do it so you can get yourself a visa.

Can I help a friend or family member apply for an eTA?

Yes, you may help a friend or family member apply for an eTA. You will need to indicate at the start of the form that you are completing the form for your friend or family member.

When you start the application form:

• Answer “yes” to “Are you applying on behalf of someone?”
• If your friend or family member is less than 18 years old, answer “yes” to “Are you applying on behalf of a minor child?”
  • You will then see a screen called Parent/guardian or representative details that asks for some information about yourself.
  • Once you complete that section, you will be brought to the application form itself, where you can enter your friend or family member’s information.
• On the next screen (the application form), make sure to:
  • enter all details correctly (particularly your friend or family member’s passport number); and
  • enter your friend’s email address in the Contact Details section so that we can communicate directly with them about their application.
  • enter your friend or family member’s name in the Signature field of the Consent section.