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eTA withdrawn

I have recently applied and paid for 3 times, for an eTA to travel to Canada. Each time the reply as been 'withdrawn',   with no explanation.
I have visited Canada before with no problem.
Can anyone advise? 

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  • marcia_
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    edited 29 May 2025 at 1:50PM
     If they keep withdrawing your application they for some reason do not feel you meet the requirements. Apply for a visa rather than an eta 

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  • sheramber
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    have you made sure you have fully completed all the questions?

    Is your passport number  noted correctly- a mistyped number can stop your application.
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    'Withdrawn' suggests that the system thinks the person making the application has cancelled the application.  If the Canadian authorities were refusing the application I would expect it to say 'Denied' or similar.
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    Has the old one expired? According to the Canadian government website they last for up to 5 years, or until you change your passport.....
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