Visa Requirements for Canadians
Do you need a visa, an electronic travel authorization or nothing at all? This page gives Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport a quick answer for each destination we cover: the visa rule, the passport rule, what to do before you fly and a link to the official source. The details come from the Government of Canada's travel advice for each country, which in turn comes from local authorities. Rules can change at any time, so confirm with the official source and your airline before you book.
Last checked: 27 October 2026. Each card also shows when the Government of Canada last updated its advice for that country. Blue labels mean no tourist visa is needed, amber means an electronic travel authorization is required and rose means a visa is required.
This is a guide, not official advice. Entry rules change often and the border officer has the final say, so please check the official government source linked on each card, and your airline, before you book or travel.
Three Kinds of Entry Rules
Visa-free. You can enter without applying in advance, usually for a limited stay such as 90 days.
Electronic travel authorization. An online approval linked to your passport, such as the UK's ETA. It is not a visa, but you need it before you travel.
Visa or e-visa. Permission to enter that you apply for first, often online as an e-visa and, for a few destinations, on arrival at certain entry points.
Europe
France
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The limit covers all Schengen countries together.
Passport: valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for yet. ETIAS is planned but not open, and the Entry/Exit System records your fingerprints and photo at the border. Officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation, funds and health insurance.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our France guide
Government of Canada advice updated 23 October 2026.
Germany
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The limit covers all Schengen countries together.
Passport: valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for yet. The EU's ETIAS travel authorization is planned, but applications are not open, so be cautious of sites that claim to sell it. At the border, the Entry/Exit System records your fingerprints and photo.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Germany guide
Government of Canada advice updated 11 August 2026.
Greece
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The limit covers all Schengen countries together.
Passport: valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for yet. ETIAS is planned but not open, and the Entry/Exit System records your fingerprints and photo at the border. If a serious, unforeseen event keeps you past 90 days, ask the Greek police to extend your stay at least 15 days before your visa-free period ends.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Greece guide
Government of Canada advice updated 5 October 2026.
Ireland
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: up to 90 days. Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area.
Passport: valid for the length of your stay. You need it to travel between Ireland and other European countries.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for to enter the Republic. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so you need a UK ETA before you go there. Officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of funds, and can refuse entry if they think you plan to work.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Ireland guide
Government of Canada advice updated 26 May 2026.
Italy
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The limit covers all Schengen countries together.
Passport: valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for yet. ETIAS is planned but not open, and the Entry/Exit System records your fingerprints and photo at the border. You must also report your presence: a passport stamp on arrival from outside the Schengen area counts, and hotels usually file it for you.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Italy guide
Government of Canada advice updated 22 October 2026.
Portugal
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted from your first entry into any Schengen country.
Passport: valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for yet. ETIAS is planned but not open, and the Entry/Exit System records your fingerprints and photo at the border. Officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of funds. Minors travelling alone or with adults who are not their parents need a notarized authorization letter.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Portugal guide
Government of Canada advice updated 11 August 2026.
Spain
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The limit covers all Schengen countries together.
Passport: valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for yet. ETIAS is planned but not open, and the Entry/Exit System records your fingerprints and photo at the border. Officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of funds.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Spain guide
Government of Canada advice updated 13 August 2026.
United Kingdom
ETA required before you travel
How long: no tourist visa for stays of up to 6 months, but you need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) first.
Passport: valid for at least the length of your stay. Travel on the same passport you used for your ETA application.
Before you fly: apply for the ETA through the official UK government service. It is not a visa, and the UK has strictly enforced the requirement since 25 February 2026. Work or volunteering, even unpaid, needs a visa.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our United Kingdom guide
Government of Canada advice updated 26 May 2026.
Asia
Indonesia
Visa required: online or on arrival
Visa: tourists with a regular Canadian passport can get a visa in advance or on arrival at select entry points. Use only the official Indonesian eVisa website, because visa scams are rising, including in Bali.
Passport: valid for at least 6 months after the date you enter Indonesia, with at least one blank page.
Before you fly: complete the mandatory All Indonesia Declaration Form up to 72 hours before you arrive, and keep the QR code. A return or onward ticket is required for a visa. Bali also charges a separate tourist levy, paid on the official levy website.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Indonesia guide
Government of Canada advice updated 13 October 2026.
Japan
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: up to 90 days as a tourist. Overstaying is a criminal offence and can lead to fines, deportation and a ban on re-entry.
Passport: valid for the length of your stay.
Before you fly: there is no advance application listed for tourists. On arrival, officials photograph and fingerprint visitors, and you may be asked for a return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation and proof of funds.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Japan guide
Government of Canada advice updated 26 October 2026.
South Korea
No tourist visa for up to 180 days
How long: up to 180 days. Canadians are exempt from the Korea Electronic Travel Authority (K-ETA) only until 31 December 2026, so check the rule again if you travel after that.
Passport: valid beyond the date you expect to leave South Korea.
Before you fly: submit the free e-Arrival card online up to 3 days before you arrive, or on paper on arrival. Never pay a website for it. Fingerprints and a facial scan are taken at the port of entry.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our South Korea guide
Government of Canada advice updated 15 October 2026.
Thailand
No tourist visa for up to 30 days
How long: up to 30 days on arrival, which an immigration officer can extend by up to 30 more days. For a longer stay, apply online for a visa before you go.
Passport: valid for at least 6 months on the day you enter Thailand.
Before you fly: complete the digital arrival card online before you arrive, at every point of entry. Get your entry stamp only from an immigration officer, never from a visa agent, and avoid overstaying: it can mean arrest and a ban of 1 to 10 years.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Thailand guide
Government of Canada advice updated 13 October 2026.
Vietnam
Visa required: e-visa available
Visa: Canadians need a visa. With a regular Canadian passport you may be able to apply online for an e-visa, valid for up to 90 days, for single or multiple entry. It works only at the port of entry named on your approval.
Passport: valid for at least 6 months after the day you plan to leave Vietnam.
Before you apply: enter your details exactly as they appear in your passport. An e-visa application cannot be edited once submitted, and fees are not refundable. For stays over 90 days, get a visa from a Vietnamese embassy before you leave.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Vietnam guide
Government of Canada advice updated 19 October 2026.
North America
Costa Rica
No tourist visa for up to 180 days
How long: up to 180 days, with the immigration officer setting the exact length. Overstaying can mean deportation and a ban of 5 to 10 years.
Passport: valid for the length of your stay.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for. Officials will ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of funds, and you must get an entry stamp. Children who are also Costa Rican citizens need a Costa Rican departure approval.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Costa Rica guide
Government of Canada advice updated 14 October 2026.
Mexico
No tourist visa for up to 180 days
How long: up to 180 days for tourism, but the immigration officer sets the exact length and you cannot extend your stay from inside Mexico.
Passport: valid for the length of your stay.
Before you fly: complete the Multiple Digital Migratory Form (FMMD) online on arrival if you fly in, or the FMM form if you enter by land, and keep a copy as proof of your legal status. Volunteer work and some other activities need a different visa.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Mexico guide
Government of Canada advice updated 19 October 2026.
United States
No tourist visa for most Canadians
How long: Canadian visitors can usually stay up to 6 months without a visa, and you must state how long you plan to stay on entry. A visit of more than 30 days requires registration with the U.S. government.
Passport: by air, a passport valid for your whole stay (a NEXUS card also works at designated airport kiosks). By land or water, people aged 16 and over need a passport or a Trusted Traveler card.
At the border: officers have wide discretion and may check your electronic devices. They may ask for your address, ties to Canada, proof that the trip is legitimate and proof of funds. Dual Canadian-American citizens must enter on their U.S. passport.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our United States guide
Government of Canada advice updated 15 October 2026.
South America
Argentina
No tourist visa
How long: the Government of Canada lists no tourist visa but gives no day limit, so confirm the length of your stay with the Argentine consulate or immigration authority.
Passport: valid for the length of your stay.
At the border: everyone has fingerprints and a photo taken at the immigration counter on entry and exit. Enhanced border security is causing delays and some refusals, and officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of funds.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Argentina guide
Government of Canada advice updated 14 October 2026.
Brazil
Visa required: apply for the eVisa
Visa: a tourist visa is required. Apply through Brazil's official eVisa portal, which the Government of Canada links to. If you plan to stay more than 90 days, get an extension from the Federal Police before your authorized stay ends.
Passport: valid for the whole length of your stay.
Before you fly: customs may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of funds. If you are both a Canadian and a Brazilian citizen, you must enter and exit Brazil on your Brazilian passport.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Brazil guide
Government of Canada advice updated 26 October 2026.
Colombia
No tourist visa; online form required
How long: up to 90 days, with the officer setting the length. You can extend at a migration office, up to 180 days in a calendar year.
Passport: valid for the length of your stay.
Before you fly: complete the free Check-Mig form online between 72 hours and 1 hour before boarding. You also pay an entry fee on arrival, updated each year, and failing to pay can mean refused entry.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Colombia guide
Government of Canada advice updated 14 October 2026.
Peru
No tourist visa for up to 90 days
How long: less than 90 days per 365-day period. Overstaying is a criminal offence, with a fine for each day.
Passport: valid for at least 6 months after the day you arrive in Peru.
Before you fly: there is nothing to apply for. Officers may ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds. Airports do not stamp your passport, so check your authorized stay on Peru's immigration site.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Peru guide
Government of Canada advice updated 15 October 2026.
Oceania
Australia
ETA required before you travel
How long: no tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days, but you need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) first.
Passport: valid on the day you enter Australia. Travel on the same passport you used for your ETA application.
Before you fly: apply for the ETA through the official Australian government service linked from the Government of Canada page. Business and student stays need their own visas.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our Australia guide
Government of Canada advice updated 14 October 2026.
New Zealand
NZeTA required before you travel
How long: no tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days, but you need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) first, even if you are only transiting.
Passport: valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave New Zealand.
Before you fly: apply for the NZeTA online before you arrive. It is valid for up to 2 years and allows multiple entries. You also pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy when you apply, and complete the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration before you arrive.
Official source: Government of Canada · Our New Zealand guide
Government of Canada advice updated 15 October 2026.
Four Checks Before You Book
Passport validity. Countries count it in different ways: from the day you leave, from the day you arrive, or for your whole stay. Your airline can also be stricter than the country, so check both.
Onward ticket and proof of funds. In many of these countries, border officers may ask to see a return or onward ticket and proof that you can pay for your stay. Keep both easy to show.
A second passport. If you are also a citizen of another country, the rules can change. Canadians who are also British or Irish citizens cannot apply for a UK ETA and must travel on their British or Irish passport. Dual Canadian-Brazilian citizens must enter and exit Brazil on their Brazilian passport, dual Canadian-American citizens must enter the United States on their U.S. passport, and Peru and Thailand expect you to enter and exit on the same passport.
Official websites only. Fake visa and travel-authorization sites exist, and some unofficial agents charge extra fees. Apply only through the official government site linked from the Government of Canada page, and never hand your passport to someone offering visa services.
How We Keep This Page Current
We check each country against the Government of Canada's travel advice and, where that advice links to them, the official immigration or e-visa websites. We show the date we last checked and the date of the government's own latest update. This is general information for Canadian citizens on a regular Canadian passport, not legal or immigration advice. Other passports, including official-travel and temporary passports, follow different rules. If this page ever differs from an official source, trust the official source, and please tell us so we can fix it.
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