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Visa requirements for Canadian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Canada.

As of 2025, Canadian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 185 countries and territories, ranking the Canadian passport 7th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.[1] It is ranked 7th by the Global Passport Power Rank.[2]

Besides visa requirements, most countries might specify other entry requirements for the Canadians to be permitted into their country. Such as : that an entrant has no criminal record, known health issues, or that there is evidence of sufficient funds or of a ticket for exit.

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Visa requirements

The following table indicates the entry requirements and duration of stay for a given country, along with any notes that may be relevant for that given country.

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Country Entry requirement Stay duration Notes (excluding departure fees) Reciprocity
 Afghanistan Visa required[3][4]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan due to the hostile and unpredictable security situation, likely terrorist attacks, the ongoing armed conflict, the risk of kidnapping, arbitrary arrest and detention, the high crime rate, and widespread violations of human rights by the de facto authorities.[4]
  • Canadians do not need a visa if they were born in Afghanistan or their parent is a national of Afghanistan or was born in Afghanistan.
 Yes
 Albania Visa not required[5] 90 days No
 Algeria Visa required[6][7]
  • Visa Issuance: Passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia , Ilizi ,Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days.They must have: a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation[8]
  • Processing time for a tourist visa to Algeria upon 14 working days is mandatory.
 Yes
 Andorra Visa not required[9][10] 90 days Yes
 Angola Visa not required[11] 30 days
  • 30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only.[12]
  • Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.[13]
  • An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
 No
 Antigua and Barbuda Visa not required[14] 180 days No
 Argentina Visa not required[15] 90 days
  • Visitors are fingerprinted (Right thumb fingerprint) and photographed upon entry.[16]
 No
 Armenia eVisa / Visa on arrival[17][18] 120 days
  • May obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 120 days at a cost of 15,000 AMD.
  • May also obtain an e-Visa in advance:
  • Visitor visa (up to 21 days of stay) / Non-refundable fee - USD 6.
  • Visitor visa (up to 120 days of stay) / Non-refundable fee -USD 30.
  • E-VISA processing time is up to 3 working days.
 No
 Australia and territories Electronic Travel Authorisation[19] 90 days
  • 90 days on each visit in 12-month period.
  • Canadian Passport Holders may enter using Smartgate system.
 Yes
 Austria Visa not required[20] 90 days Yes
 Azerbaijan eVisa[21][22][23] 30 days
  • Canadians with a residence visa issued by the GCC state residence permit may obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Azerbaijan. They must present their valid visa or residence permit along with their passport.[24]
 No
 Bahamas Visa not required[25] 8 months Yes
 Bahrain eVisa / Visa on arrival[26] 30 days
  • Nationals of Canada can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 weeks[28]
  • May Apply online[29]
 No
 Bangladesh Visa on arrival[30] 30 days
  • Visa on arrival is available at Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet international airports, pre arrival visa required if arriving by sea or by land border crossing.[31]
  • No visa required for Bangladeshi Canadians and their spouse and children with a copy of a former Bangladeshi passport, a Dual Nationality Certificate, NVR, a Bangladeshi NID, or a digital birth registration certificate.
 No
 Barbados Visa not required[32] 6 months Yes
 Belarus Visa not required/eVisa[33][34] 30 days
  • 30 day visa free access available to travelers that arrive and depart via from Brest (BQT), Gomel (GME), Grodno (GNA), Minsk (MSQ) Minsk International Airport, Mogilev (MVQ) or Vitebsk (VTB) and are not arriving from or planning to depart to a Russian Federation airport.[35] Otherwise a visa is required. Visas can be issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents are submitted at least 3 business days before arrival.[36]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Belarus due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws and the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.[37]
 No
 Belgium Visa not required[38] 90 days Yes
 Belize Visa not required[39][40] 30 days
  • All travelers must complete an arrival form and customs declaration[41]
 No
 Benin eVisa[42][43][44] 30 days
  • Must have an international vaccination certificate.
  • E-Visas are available for stays up to 30 days (single and multiple) and 90 days (multiple).[45][46]
 No
 Bhutan eVisa[47][48] 90 days
  • May independently obtain an e-Visa whose duration of stay is 90 days. Visa fee is 40 USD per person (nonrefundable). Visa application may be processed within 5 business days.
  • e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee of 100 USD per day.
 Yes
 Bolivia Visa not required[49] 90 days No
 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa not required[50] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 6-month period.
 No
 Botswana Visa not required[51] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 1-year period.
 No
 Brazil eVisa[52][53] 90 days
  • Visa Requirement Reinstated for Nationals of Canada and Canadian citizens will be able to obtain visas online.[54]
 No
 Brunei Visa not required[55] 90 days Yes
 Bulgaria Visa not required[56] 90 days Yes
 Burkina Faso eVisa / Visa on arrival[57][58] No
 Burundi Online Visa / Visa on arrival[60][61] 1 month Yes
 Cambodia eVisa / Visa on arrival[63][64] 30 days
  • Visa is also obtainable online.
 No
 Cameroon eVisa[65][66][67]
  • Tax for a visa on internal flights has to be obtained upon arrival.
 Yes
 Cape Verde Visa not required[68][69] 30 days
  • Must register online at least five days prior to arrival.[70]
 No
 Central African Republic Visa required[71]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit the Central African Republic due to the unstable security situation activities of armed rebel groups and the high level of violent crime.[72]
  • A letter of invitation to the Central African Republic must be applied in advance for 2 weeks upon planned date of travel.
 Yes
 Chad eVisa[73][74][75] 90 days
  • Canadians are now able to apply for an e-Visa to visit Chad as it was introduced recently[76]
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is EUR 100.
 Yes
 Chile Visa not required[77] 90 days Yes
 China Visa required[78] Yes
 Colombia Visa not required[81] 90 days
  • Extendable up to 180-days stay within a 1-year period.
  • 256,000 Colombian Pesos (equivalent to CAD$85) must be paid upon arrival. Passengers older than 79 years or younger than 14 years are exempt.[82]
 No
 Comoros Visa on arrival[83] 45 days
  • visa on arrival cost is EUR 30 or USD 50
 No
 Republic of the Congo Visa required[84][85]
  • Visas and invitation letters are only approved via tour operators.
 Yes
 Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa[86][87][88] 7 days
  • Visa on arrival will be issued at Ndjili International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa volant) given by the Ministry of Interior and Security.
 Yes
 Costa Rica Visa not required[89] 90 days No
 Côte d'Ivoire eVisa[90][91] 3 months No
 Croatia Visa not required[92] 90 days Yes
 Cuba eVisa[93][94] 90 days Yes
 Cyprus Visa not required[95] 90 days Yes
 Czech Republic Visa not required[96] 90 days Yes
 Denmark and territories Visa not required[97] 90 days Yes
 Djibouti eVisa[99][100] 90 days No
 Dominica Visa not required[101] 6 months No
 Dominican Republic Visa not required[102] 30 days No
 Ecuador Visa not required[103] 90 days No
 Egypt eVisa / Visa on arrival[104][105] 30 days No
 El Salvador Visa not required[106] 180 days
  • Part of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement. One ninety-day extension may be granted if applied five days before the first expires.
  • In the CA4 area, you get 90 days total for the entire area. To reset your stay, you must leave the area
 No
 Equatorial Guinea eVisa[107][108][109] Yes
 Eritrea Visa required[110]
  • A tourist visa for Canadian citizens is issued for a stay of 1 month from arrival to Eritrea
 Yes
 Estonia Visa not required[111] 90 days Yes
 Eswatini Visa not required[112] 30 days No
 Ethiopia eVisa / Visa on arrival[113] up to 90 days No
 Fiji Visa not required[116] 4 months No
 Finland Visa not required[117] 90 days Yes
 France and territories Visa not required[118] 90 days Yes
 Gabon eVisa[121][122] 90 days No
 Gambia Visa not required[123] 90 days Yes
 Georgia Visa not required[124] 1 year No
 Germany Visa not required[125] 90 days Yes
 Ghana Visa required[126][127]
  • May apply online.[128]
  • Visitors staying longer than 60 days are required to extend their visas at the Immigration Service.
 Yes
 Greece Visa not required[129] 90 days Yes
 Grenada Visa not required[130] 3 months
  • May enter on an ID card if not departing from the United States.
  • Beginning on 1 December 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.[131]
 No
 Guatemala Visa not required[132] 90 days No
 Guinea eVisa[133][134] 90 days
  • Citizens of Canada who obtain an e-Visa can stay in Guinea for up to 5 years.
 No
 Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival[135] 90 days No
 Guyana Visa not required[136] 90 days No
 Haiti Visa not required[137] 3 months No
 Honduras Visa not required[139] 3 months No
 Hungary Visa not required[140] 90 days Yes
 Iceland Visa not required[142] 90 days Yes
 India eVisa[143][144] 30 days
  • Canadians who are or have been Pakistani nationals or have had ancestors who are or have been Pakistani nationals are required to follow a stringent and longer procedure.[145]
  • Canadians who have a defence/military/security/police background(serving/retired) or hold an official/diplomatic passport, are not eligible for e-Visa and must apply for a visa at the embassy.[146]
 No
 Indonesia e-VOA / Visa on arrival[147][148] 30 days
  • Visa on arrival (IDR 500,000) renewable a maximum of once for 30 days.
  • All travelers to Indonesia must apply for a health pass called “SATUSEHAT Health Pass” before visiting the archipelago[149]
 No
 Iran Visa required[150]
  • Canadian citizens who want to travel to Iran, need to do so with a fully organized tour. Applying for an Iranian visa without booking a complete tour from a local travel agency will result in getting rejected by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Tourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.[151][circular reference]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Iran due to violent civil unrest volatile security situation, the regional threat of terrorism and the possibility of arbitrary detention[152]
 Yes
 Iraq eVisa[153][154] 30 days / 60 days No
 Ireland Visa not required[157] 90 days Yes
 Israel Electronic Travel Authorization[158][159] 90 days
  • Entry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."[160]
 Yes
 Italy Visa not required[161] 90 days Yes
 Jamaica Visa not required[162] 90 days
  • 90 days (business), 6 months (tourist)
 No
 Japan Visa not required[163] 90 days Yes
 Jordan eVisa / Visa on arrival[164][165][166] 30 days
  • Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
 No
 Kazakhstan Visa not required[167][168] 30 days No
 Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation[169][170] 90 days
  • Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
  • eTA fee is USD 32.50.
  • Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.[171]
 No
 Kiribati Visa not required[172] 90 days
  • May not exceed 90 days within any given 12 months period.
 No
 North Korea Visa required[173][174]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit North Korea due to the uncertain security situation caused by its nuclear weapons development program and highly repressive regime.[175]
  • Visitors traveling for tourist purposes have to hold an authorization to travel, issued by a travel company in North Korea (Dem. People's Rep.).
  • Independent travelers must be with by a tour guide at all times.
 Yes
 South Korea Electronic Travel Authorization[176][177] 6 months
  • The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.[178]
  • South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Canadians until end of 2025[179][180]
 Yes
 Kuwait eVisa / Visa on arrival[181][182] 3 months No
 Kyrgyzstan Visa not required[183] 60 days
  • A single or multiple tourist or business e-visa for 90 days is also available[184]
 No
 Laos eVisa / Visa on arrival[185] 30 days No
 Latvia Visa not required[189] 90 days Yes
 Lebanon Free visa on arrival[190] 1 month
  • Extendable for 2 additional months; granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non-refundable return or circle trip ticket.
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Lebanon due to the deteriorating security situation, the continued risk of terrorist attacks and the ongoing armed conflict.[191]
 No
 Lesotho Visa not required[192] 30 days No
 Liberia eVisa/Visa on arrival[193][194][195] 30 days
  • Travelers must pre-apply for the visa online through a dedicated portal allows them to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia by plane.[196]
  • Currently available only upon arrival at the Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia.
 Yes
 Libya eVisa[197][198][199] 30 days
  • Compulsory Currency Exchange:Visitors traveling to Libya for touristic purposes must convert USD 1,000.-, or equivalent, in freely convertible cash or debit the amount from a valid credit card upon arrival. Exception: Exempt are those visiting a resident, if holding proof of sponsorship covering entire stay (e.g. accommodation, medical care expenses etc.). Exception: Exempt are those traveling as part of a paid tourist package if holding a valid visa.[200]
  • Tourist eVisa is valid for 90 days and good for single entry, it allows applicant from most countries to stay no more than 30 days by paying a 63 USD fee.
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to ongoing conflict and the threat of terrorism and kidnapping. Canadians currently in Libya are strongly advised to depart immediately.[201]
 Yes
 Liechtenstein Visa not required[202] 90 days Yes
 Lithuania Visa not required[203] 90 days Yes
 Luxembourg Visa not required[204] 90 days Yes
 Madagascar eVisa / Visa on arrival[205][206] 90 days No
 Malawi Visa not required[207] 30 days No
 Malaysia Visa not required[208] 3 months No
 Maldives Free visa on arrival[209] 30 days
  • Extendable stay.
 No
 Mali Visa required[210][211]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Mali due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping ,banditry and unpredictable security situation.[212]
  • An average processing time for a tourist visa to Mali upon 3-15 working days is mandatory.
 Yes
 Malta Visa not required[213] 90 days Yes
 Marshall Islands Visa on arrival[214] 90 days No
 Mauritania eVisa[215][216] 30 days
  • As of Jan 5th 2025 will be able to apply for an e-Visa.
  • e-Visa available for 30, 60 or 90 days duration.
  • After getting the visa approval a QR code has to be printed, presented to the security personnel and fees must be paid upon arrival in Mauritania cost of USD 60 for a 30 days e-visa.
 No
 Mauritius Visa not required[217] 180 days
  • 180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar for business[218]
 No
 Mexico Visa not required[219] 180 days
  • Actual permitted duration of stay is decided on arrival by border agents, and is often shorter than 180 days
 No
 Micronesia Visa not required[220] 30 days No
 Moldova Visa not required[221] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180-day period.
 No
 Monaco Visa not required[222] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180-day period.
  • Monaco does not have a visa policy of its own and the Schengen visa policy applies.
 Yes
 Mongolia Visa not required[223] 30 days No
 Montenegro Visa not required[224] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period.
 No
 Morocco Visa not required[225] 3 months No
 Mozambique Visa not required[226][227] 30 days
  • Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MZN.
 No
 Myanmar eVisa[228][229] 28 days No
 Namibia eVisa / Visa on arrival[231][232] 90 days
  • Can obtain a visa upon arrival at Windhoek (WDH) or at Walvis Bay (WVB) for a maximum stay of 30 days. also passengers can apply for the visa on arrival in advance[233]
 No
 Nauru Visa required[234]
  • Criminal record and medical fitness certificates are not required for Canadian citizens.[235]
  • Visa Issuance: Passengers with an entry permit letter (visa letter) issued by Nauru. Applications can be submitted via email before departure at visa@naurugov.nr
 Yes
   Nepal Online Visa / Visa on arrival[236][237] 90 days
  • May obtain a visa on arrival which is good for multiple entries and allows visitor to stay for no more than 15, 30 or 90 days.
  • May obtain a visa through kiosks at the airport.
 No
 Netherlands and territories Visa not required[238] 90 days Yes
 New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority[239] 3 months
  • May enter using eGate.[240]
  • International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.[241]
  • Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.[242] Such travelers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.[241]
 Yes
 Nicaragua Visa not required[243] 90 days
  • All visitors must pay $10 USD in cash for a tourist entry stamp upon arrival (exact change is recommended.). The stamp is valid for up to 90 days.
 No
 Niger Visa required[244] Yes
 Nigeria eVisa[246][247][248] 90 days
  • Business eVisas-on-arrival available for "Frequently Traveled Business Persons of International Reputes" or "Executives of Multi-national Companies", as well as for government officials.[249]
  • Visa not required for Nigerian-born citizens.
 Yes
 North Macedonia Visa not required[250] 90 days No
 Norway Visa not required[251] 3 months
  • 3 months within any 6-month period, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries.[252][253]
 Yes
 Oman Visa not required / eVisa[254][255] 14 days / 30 days
  • Visa exemption valid for 14 days, evisa for 30 days[256]
  • Holders of a visa or entrance stamp of the Emirate of Dubai that is valid for at least 21 days are visa exempt.
  • Holders of a visa for Qatar that is valid for travel to Oman and valid for at least one month are visa exempt when arriving directly from Qatar.
 No
 Pakistan Free eVisa[257][258] 90 days
  • Pakistan e-Visa fee is free.[259]
  • Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business and tourism purposes.[260][261]
 No
 Palau Free visa on arrival[262] 30 days
  • Extendable stay by twice only with a fee.
 No
 Panama Visa not required[263] 180 days No
 Papua New Guinea eVisa/Visa on arrival[264][265][266] 60 days Yes
 Paraguay Visa not required[267] 90 days No
 Peru Visa not required[268] 90 days No
 Philippines Visa not required[269] 30 days No
 Poland Visa not required[270] 90 days Yes
 Portugal Visa not required[271] 90 days Yes
 Qatar Visa not required[272] 30 days No
 Romania Visa not required[273] 90 days Yes
 Russia Visa required[274][275]
  • Cruise ship passengers cruising in and out of a Russian port within 72 hours, who spend each night on board, and who only leave the ship on tours organized by the cruise company, do not require a tourist visa.[276]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Russia due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[277]
 Yes
 Rwanda Visa not required[278] 30 days
  • Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.[171]
 No
 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa not required[279] 6 months
  • All travelers to Saint Kitts and Nevis must complete an electronic immigration and customs form (ED) prior to arrival[280]
 No
 Saint Lucia Visa not required[281] 6 weeks No
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa not required[282] 6 months No
 Samoa Entry permit on arrival[283] 90 days Yes
 San Marino Visa not required[284] 90 days Yes
 São Tomé and Príncipe Visa not required[285] 15 days No
 Saudi Arabia eVisa / Visa on arrival[286][287] 90 days
  • Non-Muslim residents are might be prohibited from visiting Mecca and its holy sites. Other religious places may also be restricted to Non-Muslim people.
 No
 Senegal Visa not required[288] 90 days No
 Serbia Visa not required[289] 90 days No
 Seychelles Electronic Border System[290] 3 months
  • Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
  • Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
  • Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
 No
 Sierra Leone eVisa / Visa on arrival[291][292] 30 days No
 Singapore Visa not required[293] 30 days Yes
 Slovakia Visa not required[294] 90 days Yes
 Slovenia Visa not required[295] 90 days Yes
 Solomon Islands Free Visitor's permit on arrival[296] 3 months
  • 3 months with any 1-year period.
 Yes
 Somalia eVisa / Visa on arrival[297][298] 30 days No
 South Africa Visa not required[300] 90 days No
 South Sudan eVisa[301][302]
  • Obtainable online.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit South Sudan due to ongoing armed conflict, inter-ethnic violence and high levels of violent crime.[303]
 No
 Spain Visa not required[304] 90 days Yes
 Sri Lanka ETA / Visa on arrival[305][306] 30 days
  • The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
  • Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
  • e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
  • If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
 No
 Sudan Visa required[307][308]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, terrorism and kidnapping, the volatile security situation.[309]
  • Khartoum International Airport is closed and options for leaving Sudan are extremely limited. There may be ongoing disruptions to critical infrastructure and essential services.
  • Can obtain a visa upon arrival if married to a national of Sudan or prove that are of Sudanese origins from the father's side.
 Yes
 Suriname Visa not required[310][311] 90 days
  • An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.[312]
  • Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.[313]
 No
 Sweden Visa not required[314] 90 days Yes
  Switzerland Visa not required[315] 90 days Yes
 Syria eVisa / Visa on arrival[316][317][318] * The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria due to the ongoing armed conflict, terrorism, criminality, arbitrary detention, torture and forced disappearance.[319]
  • Visa Exemptions:
    • Nationals of any country whose national passport states that they were born in Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates or Yemen. Information: Those of Syrian origin holding foreign passport must hold one of the following documents (may be expired) issued by Syria, containing a photo:
      • passport; or
      • driver's license; or
      • photo ID card.
    • Nationals of any country (except Somalia) whose national passport states that country of birth is Somalia.
  • Passengers (mother, wife or children) accompanying passengers of Syrian origin can obtain a visa on arrival.
  • Nationals of countries without any Syrian representation can obtain a visa on arrival.
 Yes
 Taiwan Visa not required[320] 90 days Yes
 Tajikistan Visa not required[321] 30 days
  • e-Visa also available.[322]
  • e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
 No
 Tanzania eVisa / Visa on arrival[323][324] 90 days No
 Thailand Visa not required[325][326] 60 days
  • Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
 No
 Timor-Leste Visa on arrival[327] 30 days No
 Togo eVisa[328][329] 15 days No
 Tonga Free visa on arrival[330] 31 days
  • Extendable up to 6 months
 No
 Trinidad and Tobago Visa not required[331] 90 days No
 Tunisia Visa not required[332] 4 months No
 Türkiye Visa not required[333][334][335] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180-day period.
 No
 Turkmenistan Visa required[336]
  • Visa Issuance: Passengers with a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the State Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days.[337]
 Yes
 Tuvalu Visa on arrival[338] 1 month No
 Uganda eVisa[339][340] 3 months
  • Visa fee is USD 50.
  • Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.[171]
 No
 Ukraine Visa not required[341] 90 days No
 United Arab Emirates Visa not required[343][344][345][346] 90 days
  • Visa Exemptions: Nationals of Canada with a normal passport for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.[347]
 Yes
 United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation[348][349] 6 months
  • Can use ePassport gates starting 1 June 2019 [350]
 Yes
 United States Visa not required[351] 6 months
  • ESTA exempt. Canada passport holders do not have to get a ESTA.[352]
  • 6 month stay rather than typical 90 day VWP stay.
  • Most non immigrant statuses can be applied for on arrival at a port of entry.
  • Canada is not a Visa Waiver Program country, the permission to travel is from US immigration law.[353][354]
  • Canadian Passport required and must be valid for the period of intended stay.[351]
  • Canadian Passport exemptions only for nationals of Canada with a NEXUS card embarking in Canada or USA.[351]
    For frequent travellers the NEXUS program is in place, allowing pre-approved, low-risk travellers to cross the Canada–United States border quickly.[355]
  • Most Canadian citizens are not required to provide biometric data on entry.[356]
 Yes
 Uruguay Visa not required[357] 3 months No
 Uzbekistan Visa not required[358] 30 days No
 Vanuatu Visa not required[359][360] 120 days No
 Vatican City Visa not required[361][362] 90 days
  • Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
 Yes
 Venezuela Visa required[363][364] Yes
 Vietnam eVisa[366][367] 90 days
  • 30 days visa-free when visiting Phú Quốc
  • May also apply online[368]
  • e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry
 No
 Yemen Visa required[369][370]
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen (including the island of Socotra)due to the ongoing armed conflict, terrorist attacks and kidnapping.[371]
  • Canadians of Yemeni origin with a Yemeni identification document or proof of Yemeni origin do not need a visa.
 Yes
 Zambia Visa not required[372] 90 days
  • Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
  • Nationals of Canada traveling as tourists for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 1 year.
  • Nationals of Canada traveling on business for a maximum stay of 30 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 1 year.
  • E-visas can be obtained before departure at[373]
  • Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation.
 No
 Zimbabwe eVisa / Visa on Arrival[374][375] 30 days
  • Also eligible for visa on arrival.
  • Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.
  • Nationals of Canada traveling as tourists can obtain visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 3 months.
  • Nationals of Canada traveling on business can obtain visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Nationals of Canada traveling as tourists can obtain a Kaza Visa on arrival at Harare (HRE) and Victoria Falls (VFA). The visa is also valid for entry into Zambia and allows multiple entries between the two countries. The combined stay must not exceed 30 days
 No
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    Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories

    Visa requirements for Canadian citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries, and restricted zones:

    Africa
    Asia
    Caribbean and North Atlantic
    Europe
    Oceania
    South America
    • Galápagos — Online pre-registration is required. Transit Control Card must also be obtained at the airport prior to departure.[439]
    South Atlantic and Antarctica

    Consular protection of Canadian citizens abroad

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    Countries that have a Canadian Embassy or High Commission are shown in blue. Canada is shown in green.

    Canada has diplomatic and consular offices (including honorary consuls) in over 270 locations in approximately 180 foreign countries. In some countries Canadians may receive consular assistance from Australian missions under the Canada–Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement. On the last page of a standard Canadian passport, under "Reach Us", it states "In case of an emergency you can reach us by: contacting the nearest Canadian government office (in countries where there is no Canadian office, you should contact the nearest British or Australian office...)".

    See also: List of diplomatic missions of Canada

    Non-visa restrictions

    This section is transcluded from Non-visa travel restrictions. (edit | history)

    Blank passport pages

    Many countries require a minimum number of blank pages to be available in the passport being presented, typically one or two pages.[455] Endorsement pages, which often appear after the visa pages, are not counted as being valid or available.

    Vaccination

    Main articles: Vaccination requirements for international travel, International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, and Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic
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    Cover of the new International Certificate of Vaccination issued by the Bureau of Quarantine in the Philippines since 2021

    Many African countries, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia, require all incoming passengers older than nine months to one year[456] to have a current International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, as does the South American territory of French Guiana.[457]

    Some other countries require vaccination only if the passenger is coming from an infected area or has visited one recently or has transited for 12 hours in those countries: Algeria, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[458][459]

    Passport validity length

    Very few countries, such as Paraguay, just require a valid passport on arrival.

    However many countries and groupings now require only an identity card – especially from their neighbours. Other countries may have special bilateral arrangements that depart from the generality of their passport validity length policies to shorten the period of passport validity required for each other's citizens[460][461] or even accept passports that have already expired (but not been cancelled).[462]

    Some countries, such as Japan,[463] Ireland and the United Kingdom,[464] require a passport valid throughout the period of the intended stay.

    In the absence of specific bilateral agreements, countries requiring passports to be valid for at least 6 more months on arrival include Afghanistan, Algeria, Anguilla, Bahrain,[465] Bhutan, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel,[466] Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Peru,[467] Philippines,[468] Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Vietnam.[469]

    Countries requiring passports valid for at least 4 months on arrival include Micronesia and Zambia.

    Countries requiring passports with a validity of at least 3 months beyond the date of intended departure include Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Honduras, Montenegro, Nauru, Moldova and New Zealand. Similarly, the EEA countries of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, all European Union countries (except Ireland) together with Switzerland also require 3 months validity beyond the date of the bearer's intended departure unless the bearer is an EEA or Swiss national.

    Countries requiring passports valid for at least 3 months on arrival include Albania, North Macedonia, Panama, and Senegal.

    Bermuda requires passports to be valid for at least 45 days upon entry.

    Countries that require a passport validity of at least one month beyond the date of intended departure include Eritrea, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Macau, the Maldives[470] and South Africa.

    Maximum passport age

    Countries of the Schengen area require non-EU passports to be less than 10 years old upon entry.[471] A number of holders of British passports, which until September 2018 could be issued with a validity period of up to 10 years and nine months if the previous passport was not expired, were unable to travel to the EU subsequent to Brexit due to this restriction.[472]

    Criminal record

    Some countries, including Australia, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand and the United States,[473] routinely deny entry to non-citizens who have a criminal record, while others impose restrictions depending on the type of conviction and the length of the sentence.

    Persona non grata

    The government of a country can declare a diplomat persona non grata, banning them from entering the country or expelling them if they have already entered. In non-diplomatic use, the authorities of a country may also declare a foreigner persona non grata permanently or temporarily, usually because of unlawful activity.[474]

    Israeli stamps

    Kuwait,[475] Lebanon,[476] Libya,[477] and Yemen[478] do not allow entry to people with passport stamps from Israel or whose passports have either a used or an unused Israeli visa, or where there is evidence of previous travel to Israel such as entry or exit stamps from neighbouring border posts in transit countries such as Jordan and Egypt.

    To circumvent this Arab League boycott of Israel, the Israeli immigration services have now mostly ceased to stamp foreign nationals' passports on either entry to or exit from Israel (unless the entry is for some work-related purposes). Since 15 January 2013, Israel no longer stamps foreign passports at Ben Gurion Airport. Passports are still (as of 22 June 2017) stamped at Erez when passing into and out of Gaza.[citation needed]

    Iran refuses admission to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa or stamp that is less than 12 months old.

    Biometrics

    See also: Countries applying biometrics

    Several countries mandate that all travellers, or all foreign travellers, be fingerprinted on arrival and will refuse admission to or even arrest travellers who refuse to comply. In some countries, such as the United States, this may apply even to transit passengers who merely wish to change planes rather than go landside.[479]

    Fingerprinting countries/regions include Afghanistan,[480][481] Argentina,[482] Brunei, Cambodia,[483] China,[484] Ethiopia,[485] Ghana, Guinea,[486] India, Japan,[487][488] Kenya (both fingerprints and a photo are taken),[489] Malaysia upon entry and departure,[490] Mongolia, Saudi Arabia,[491] Singapore, South Korea,[492] Taiwan, Thailand,[493] Uganda,[494] the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

    Many countries also require a photo be taken of people entering the country. The United States, which does not fully implement exit control formalities at its land frontiers (although long mandated by its own legislation),[495][496][497] intends to implement facial recognition for passengers departing from international airports to identify people who overstay their visa.[498]

    Together with fingerprint and face recognition, iris scanning is one of three biometric identification technologies internationally standardised since 2006 by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for use in e-passports[499] and the United Arab Emirates conducts iris scanning on visitors who need to apply for a visa.[500][501] The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to greatly increase the biometric data it collects at US borders.[502] In 2018, Singapore began trials of iris scanning at three land and maritime immigration checkpoints.[503][504]

    Visa requirements amendment log

    Visa requirements for Canadian citizens were lifted by Austria in 1956,[505] Finland in 1958,[505] Japan (20 September 1964),[506] Micronesia (18 December 1980),[507] Taiwan (1 January 1994),[508] Ukraine (1 August 2005),[509] Kyrgyzstan (27 July 2012),[510] Mongolia (1 January 2014), Kazakhstan (1 January 2017), Argentina (1 January 2018),[511] Armenia (10 July 2018),[512][513][514][515] Brazil (17 June 2019).[516] and Turkey (1 January 2024)[517]

    Canadian citizens were made eligible for eVisas by India (1 May 2015),[518] Brazil (25 January 2018, visa free from 17 June 2019 to 10 April 2025)[519] and Angola (30 March 2018).[520]

    Foreign travel statistics

    This section is transcluded from Canadian passport. (edit | history)

    According to the statistics these are the numbers of Canadian visitors to various countries per annum in 2015 (unless otherwise noted):

    More information Destination, Number of visitors ...
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    1. [N 1]
      Data for 2016
    2. [N 2]
      Data for 2017
    3. [N 3]
      Data for 2014
    4. [N 4]
      Counting only guests in tourist accommodation establishments.
    5. [N 5]
      Data for 2013
    6. [N 6]
      Data for 2011
    7. [N 7]
      Data for arrivals by air only.
    8. [N 8]
      Data for 2012
    9. [N 9]
      Excluding one-day visits
    10. [N 10]
      Data for 2010
    11. [N 11]
      Data for 2007
    12. [N 12]
      Data for 2009
    13. [N 13]
      Total number includes tourists, business travelers, students, exchange visitors, temporary workers and families, diplomats and other representatives and all other classes of nonimmigrant admissions (I-94).

    See also

    Notes

    1. [N 1]
      Custom procedure for 24-hour visa-free transit is required in principle, except in Beijing (both Capital and Daxing), Chengdu Tianfu, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai Pudong, Shenzhen, Xi'an and Xiamen if no leaving of international transit areas.[79]
    2. [N 2]
      • Panghok - Taichang (Vietnam)
      • Lantui - Baka (China)
      • Meuang mom - Wan Pong (Myanmar)
      • Tanalaeng Dry Port - Nongkai (Thailand)
      • Nonghaed - Nam kanh (Vietnam)
      • Pakxan - Bungkan (Thailand)
      • Nam phao - Cau treo (Vietnam)
      • Na pao - Cha lo (Vietnam)
      • Nam ngeun - Huay konl (Thailand)
      • Namheuang - Nakaseng (Thailand)
      • Phoudou (Thailand)
      • Nam soy - Na meo (Vietnam)
      • Phoukeua - Kontoum (Vietnam)
      • Lalai (Vietnam)
      • Pangmone - Phayao (Thailand)
      • Daktaock - Nam Giang (Vietnam)
      • Savannakhet Airport
    3. [N 3]
      • Vientiane
      • Savannakhet
      • Bokeo
    4. [N 4]
      • Vientiane
      • Savannakhet
      • Khammouane
      • Bokeo
    5. [N 5]
      • Samliemkham (Thailand and Myanmar)
      • Khamsavath - Nongkai (Thailand)
      • Daensavan - Lao bao (Vietnam)
      • Veunkham - Nong nok khian (Cambodia)
      • Vang tao - Chongmek (Thailand)
      • Boten - Bo han (China)

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