Governments use different legal terminology for digital border clearances. Understand the operational differences between e-Visas, ETAs, Digital Arrival Cards, and electronic Visas-on-Arrival before booking your journey.
The 5 Electronic Authorization Types
A full sovereign visa issued by an immigration ministry and linked digitally to your biometric passport. Requires thorough document auditing (photos, hotel vouchers, flight proof).
An automated pre-flight security screening designed for visa-exempt travelers. Usually valid for multiple entries over 1 to 5 years with fast 24-hour turnaround.
Replaces physical paper landing slips. Used for border security, biosecurity declaration, and immigration intake within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Enables travelers to pay visa fees and submit documents online prior to flying, allowing them to bypass physical currency exchange and airport payment lines upon arrival.
Mandatory if connecting through certain international airports where passengers must collect luggage, change terminals, or stay during an overnight layover.
Requirements depend strictly on your passport nationality and purpose of travel. Our intelligent consular engine checks your exact eligibility in 10 seconds.
Authorization Comparison Matrix
| Type | Target Traveler | Avg. Turnaround | Max Stay | Pre-Screening Need |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa | Non-exempt tourists & business visitors | 2 - 3 Days | 30 to 90 Days | High (Photo & Passport) |
| ETA / eTA | Visa-exempt passport holders | Instant - 24 Hrs | Up to 90 Days per visit | Moderate (MRZ Check) |
| Arrival Card (ED) | All arriving travelers regardless of visa | Instant | Matches visa limit | Low (Flight & Address) |
| e-VOA | Eligible nationalities arriving by air | 24 - 48 Hours | 30 to 60 Days | High (Return Ticket) |
