Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Canada
Visa Not Required
109 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 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.
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.
e-Visa can be issued for 30 days and can be used at all international checkpoints, including road and rail. - 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 days90 days within any 1-year period.
- 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 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. - 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. 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 - 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 the high level of kidnapping, violent crime and 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 daysA single or multiple tourist or business e-Visa for 90 days is also available
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- 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 days90 days within any 180 day period.
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- 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 daysFor longer periods, a visa extension is available once inside the country from the Bureau of immigration.
- 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
- 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 50 or EUR 50 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 days / 60 dayse-Visa also available.
e-Visa holders can enter through all border points. - Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 daysMaximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air.
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- 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 which is the maximum stay that's granted within 1 year.
Nationals of Canada traveling on business for a maximum stay of 30 days which is the maximum stay that's 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 12 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 daysvisa on arrival cost is 30 EUR or 50 USD.
- 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. - Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtendable stay.
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtendable stay by twice only with a fee.
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months3 months with any 1-year period.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVOA is obtainable at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport and at Dili Sea Port.
Fees are for Transit 20 USD, Tourist 30 USD and Business 50 USD. - Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 daysExtendable up to 6 months.
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Canadian passport allows entry to 35 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 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.
Canadians of Armenian origin, and those whose passports bear evidence of travel to the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh (the de facto Nagorno-Karabakh Republic), its surrounding territories and the Azerbaijani exclaves of Karki, Yuxarı Əskipara, Barxudarlı and Sofulu will be permanently banned from entering Azerbaijan and will be included into the "list of persona non grata" - 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. - Brazil PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysVisa Requirement Reinstated for Nationals of Canada and Canadian citizens will be able to obtain visas online.
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisaThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Burkina Faso due to the volatile security situation and the high threat of kidnapping, terrorism and armed banditry and the instability of the political situation.
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisaTax for a visa on internal flights has to be obtained upon arrival.
Holders of a pre-arranged approval issued by "Le Delegue General de la Surete" can obtain a visa on arrival. - Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysCanadians are now able to apply for an e-Visa to visit Chad as it was introduced recently
Multiple-entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is 100 EUR. - 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 daysVisa on arrival will be issued at Ndjili International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa volant) given by the Ministry of Interior and Security.
The Canadian government advises its citizens not to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the unstable security situation, ongoing armed conflict, terrorism and violent crime.
Canadians with a prove of being of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) origins or their parents of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) origins can obtain a visa upon arrival for a maximum of 30 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.
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. - Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysCanadians may obtain an e-Visa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days to the Kurdistan Region
The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq (including the Kurdistan region) due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation the ongoing thread of terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime. - 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. - Liberia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysTravelers must pre-apply for the visa online through a dedicated portal allows them to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia by plane.
Currently available only upon arrival at the Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia. - Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysCompulsory Currency Exchange:Visitors traveling to Libya for touristic purposes must convert 1,000 USD.-, 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.
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. - Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAs 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. - Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysVisitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MZN.
- 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 ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict. - 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 MapeVisa30 daysBusiness eVisas-on-arrival available for "Frequently Traveled Business Persons of International Reputes" or "Executives of Multi-national Companies", as well as for government officials.
Visa not required for Nigerian-born citizens. - Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysPakistan e-Visa fee is free.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business and tourism purposes. - 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 monthsSouth Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Canadians until end of 2025.
Canadian Travelers must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free, which can be completed up to 24 hours before boarding a flight, The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. - South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online 90 days for 200 USD and 180 days for 350 USD.
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. - 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 (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. - 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.
UK-ETA isn't required if the passenger has a UK ancestry clearance visa.
ETA UK will be valid for 2 years. - 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 20 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 - 6 USD.
Visitor visa (up to 120 days of stay) / Non-refundable fee - 30 USD.
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.
- 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.
All travelers to Indonesia must apply for a health pass called “SATUSEHAT Health Pass” before visiting the archipelago - 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 months
- 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. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysFor durations of less than 15 days, the visa fee is free, but an administrative fee of EUR 10 has be paid.
30 days - EUR 35.
60 days - EUR 40. - Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysCan 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.
- 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. - Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on arrival is only available at Port Moresby Airport.
Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). - Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysNon-Muslim residents are might be prohibited from visiting Mecca and its holy sites. Other religious places may also be restricted to Non-Muslim people.
- 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 including Somaliland due to significant threat from terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict and a high level of violent crime ,extremely volatile security situation and high threat of domestic terrorism.
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysThe standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
SAARC - 35 USD
Non SAARC - 75 USD
e-Visa categories will be charged an additional 18.50 USD service fee.
If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2-day transit period). - Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsAlso 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
17 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 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.
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.
All visitors are fingerprinted, and are required to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon arrival. - 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.
Processing time for a tourist visa to Algeria upon 14 working days is mandatory. - Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe 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.
A letter of invitation to the Central African Republic must be applied in advance for 2 weeks upon planned date of travel. - China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
240-hour visa-free transit in all cities of Anhui, Beijing, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi (except Baise and Chongzuo), Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang provinces,
plus Sichuan provinces (Chengdu, Deyang, Leshan, Luzhou, Meishan, Neijiang, Suining, Ya'an, Yibin, Zigong and Ziyang cities), Yunnan provinces (Kunming, Lijiang, Pu'er, Yuxi cities, and Chuxiong, Dali, Honghe, Wenshan and Xishuangbanna prefectures), Shanxi provinces (Datong and Taiyuan cities), Jiangxi provinces (Jingdezhen and Nanchang cities) and Harbin in Heilongjiang provinces.
15-day package tour visa-free via cruise ships in Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hebei, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang provinces.
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24 and 240-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
Visas for Canadian citizens are valid for up to 9 years and 11 months. - Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisas and invitation letters are only approved via tour operators except passengers with a VIP invitation
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredA tourist visa for Canadian citizens is issued for a stay of 1 month from arrival to Eritrea
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply online.
Visitors staying longer than 60 days are required to extend their visas at the Immigration Service. - 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 violent civil unrest volatile security situation, the regional threat of terrorism and the possibility of arbitrary detention - Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Mali due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping ,banditry and unpredictable security situation.
An average processing time for a tourist visa to Mali upon 3-15 working days is mandatory. - 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.
Visa on arrival at Diori Hamani International Airport if a letter of invitation ('Visa Volant') issued by the Ministry of Interior is honorared. - 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.
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. - 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 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Process of tourist visas for stays with a period of 30 days is required.
Canadians with a valid visa issued by Belarus can enter the Russian Fed visa free and the Belarusian visa must be valid for the period of intended stay in The Russian Fed. - Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, terrorism and kidnapping, the volatile security situation.
Khartoum International Airport is closed and options for leaving Sudan are extremely limited. There may be ongoing disruptions to critical infrastructure and essential services.
Visa on arrival if holding letter of invitation registered in the Sudan with a pre-approval from the Foreign Affairs.
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. - Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa 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.
Canadian citizens have the right to visa-free transit through the international transit area of Ashgabat International Airport. - Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Venezuela due to the significant level of violent crime, unstable political and economic situation and the decline in basic living conditions.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen (including the island of Socotra)due to the ongoing armed conflict, terrorist attacks and kidnapping.
Canadians of Yemeni origin with a Yemeni identification document or proof of Yemeni origin do not need a visa.
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