Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Canada
Visa Not Required
113 destinations allow visa-free entry to Canadian citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only.
Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.
An International Certificate of Vaccination is required. - Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysVisitors are fingerprinted (Right thumb fingerprint) and photographed upon entry.
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free8 months
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days30 day visa free access available to travellers that arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport and are not arriving from or planning to depart to a Russian Federation airport.
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. - Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysAll travelers must complete an arrival form and customs declaration
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 6-month period.
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysBrazilian authorities have announced that Canadian citizens will require a visa beginning April 10, 2025. Canadian citizens will be able to obtain visas online.
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMust register online at least five days prior to arrival.
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtendable up to 180-days stay within a one-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. - Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries).
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysPart of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.
In the CA4 area, you get 90 days total for the entire area. To reset your stay, you must leave the area - Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area (in the Regions of France).
A Canadian passport is not required for visa-free travel to the French overseas territory of Saint Pierre et Miquelon; an identification document (e.g. driver's licence or Secure Certificate of Indian Status) can be used instead. - Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 year
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsMay 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. - Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysPart of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.
In the CA4 area, you get 90 days total for the entire area. To reset your stay, you must leave the area - Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Haiti due to the threat posed by kidnappings, gang violence and the potential for civil unrest.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsPart of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.
In the CA4 area, you get 90 days total for the entire area. To reset your stay, you must leave the area - Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days (business), 6 months (tourist)
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysMay not exceed 90 days within any given 12 months period.
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar for business
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysActual permitted duration of stay is decided on arrival by border agents, and is often shorter than 180 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
Monaco does not have a visa policy of its own and the Schengen visa policy applies. - Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysTravelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT.
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysBeginning April 1st 2025 Canadian citizens will have to obtain a visa for Namibia, Canadian citizens will be issued with visas on arrival upon payment of a designated fee
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAll 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.
Part of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.
In the CA4 area, you get 90 days total for the entire area. To reset your stay, you must leave the area - Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months3 months within any 6-month period, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries.
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days / 30 daysVisa exemption valid for 14 days, evisa for 30 days
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. - Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysCan also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthsAll travelers to Saint Kitts and Nevis must complete an electronic immigration and customs form (ED) prior to arrival
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 weeks
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of USD 25 or EUR 25 must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. - Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free15 days
- Taiwan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 dayse-Visa also available.
e-Visa holders can enter through all border points. - Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 daysMaximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Ukraine due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. - United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysVisa Exemptions: Nationals of Canada with a normal passport for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthsESTA exempt. Canada passport holders do not have to get a ESTA.
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.
Canadian Passport required and must be valid for the period of intended stay.
Canadian Passport exemptions only for nationals of Canada with a NEXUS card embarking in Canada or USA.
Most Canadian citizens are not required to provide biometric data on entry. - Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free120 days
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAlso 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
Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 13 destinations for passport holders of Canada.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet international airports, pre arrival visa required if arriving by sea or by land border crossing.
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. - Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthExtendable 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. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtendable stay.
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtendable stay by twice only with a fee.
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months3 months with any 1-year period.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 daysExtendable up to 6 months
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Canadian passport allows entry to 30 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period.
Canadian Passport Holders may enter using Smartgate system. - Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysCanadians with a residence visa issued by the United Arab Emirates may obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Azerbaijan. They must present their valid visa or residence permit along with their passport.
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
E-Visas are available for stays up to 30 days (single and multiple) and 90 days (multiple). - Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysMay 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. - Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysCanadians are now able to apply for an e-Visa to visit Chad as it was introduced recently
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthse-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. The processing fee is 75 USD
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysCitizens of Canada who obtain an e-Visa can stay in Guinea for up to 5 years.
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysCanadians 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.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysEntry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplications 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. - Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysCompulsory 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.
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. - Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Myanmar due to the risk of politically motivated violence and civil unrest. - New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsMay enter using eGate.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
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. - Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysPakistan e-Visa fee is free.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. - Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysAvailable at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication 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. - South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 monthsThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Canadians until end of 2025 - South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable 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 armed conflicts, inter-ethnic violence and high levels of violent crime. - Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisaThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria due to the ongoing armed conflict, terrorism, criminality, arbitrary detention, torture and forced disappearance.
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 (maybe 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. - Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsVisa fee is 50 USD
Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. - United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 monthsCan use ePassport gates starting 1 June 2019
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days30 days visa-free when visiting Phú Quốc
May also apply online
e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry
eVisa / On Arrival
For 19 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Canada.
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival120 daysMay 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. - Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysNationals 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
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Burkina Faso due to the threat posed by terrorism, kidnapping and the instability of the political situation.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival1 monthFrom December 2021, passengers of all countries that previously required a visa can now obtain visas on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport and all land borders.
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysOn-arrival visa costs 25 USD for Single entry visa (Tourism).
According to Timatic, citizens of Canada may enter Egypt without a visa at Sharm el-Sheikh, Saint Catherine or Taba airports, for a maximum stay of 15 days - Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrivalup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days. - Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival (IDR 500,000) renewable a maximum of once for 30 days.
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 60 daysCanadian citizens can now obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq’s airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of USD 75.
The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq due to the volatile security situation. - Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa 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)
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsThe Kuwaiti government has announced the temporary suspension of its electronic visa service (e-Visa) in order to make improvements and updates to the system and offers visas on arrival
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days17
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. - Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysMay 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. - Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Somalia due to the extremely volatile security situation and high threat of domestic terrorism.
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysTourist visa with Double Entry for 30 days fee of USD 50.
Children of any nationality under 12 years of age can apply for free. - Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysAlso 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
Pre-arranged Visa Required
18 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Canada. This requirement may be waived off if Canadian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan due to the security situation, likely terrorist attacks, the ongoing armed conflict, the risk of kidnapping and the high crime rate.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa 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
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit the Central African Republic due to unstable security conditions and violent crime.
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin airports, or Beihai port.
144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an airports, or Dalian, Guangzhou, Lianyungang, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Wenzhou, Xiamen and Zhoushan ports.
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
Visas for Canadian citizens are valid for up to 9 years and 11 months. - Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredFrom December 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025, Passengers can obtain a visa on arrival at Accra (ACC).
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCanadian 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.
The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Iran due to the volatile security situation, the regional threat of terrorism and the possibility of arbitrary detention - Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa Issuance:Passengers can obtain a visa on arrival if they have a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure. They must: start their journey in a country without any diplomatic representation of Liberia; and the visa has been pre-arranged and paid for by local sponsor in Liberia; and the operating carrier in Monrovia is informed of the passenger's details: name, nationality, document number, flight number, date of arrival and address of stay in Liberia
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Mali due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and banditry.
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCriminal record and medical fitness certificates are not required for Canadian citizens.
Visa Issuance: Passengers with an entry permit letter (visa letter) issued by Nauru. Applications can be submitted via email before departure. - Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Niger due to political instability and the risk of terrorism and kidnapping.
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe 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.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCruise 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.
The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Russia due to the Russo-Ukrainian War. - Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Sudan due to the armed conflict, civil unrest and the volatile security situation.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa Issuance: Passengers with a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 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.
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Venezuela due to the significant level of violent crime, the unstable political and economic situations and the decline in basic living conditions.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen due to the ongoing armed conflict, terrorist attacks and kidnapping.
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