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Canada visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 53 can travel to Canada without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 144 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Canada: passports by requirement

How to enter Canada: official routes

Checked November 2026

⚠️ IRCC warns that many third-party websites charge extra to submit eTA applications and are not operating for the Government of Canada; the official fee is CAD 7 on canada.ca. Use only the official links below.

Official route

Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) - needed by visa-exempt nationals flying to or through Canada

Fee
CAD 7 (non-refundable)
Valid for
Up to 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first
Processing
Most are approved within minutes; if documents are needed, IRCC emails instructions within 72 hours
Official site →
Official route

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa)

Fee
CAD 100 per person (CAD 500 for a family of 5 or more) plus CAD 85 biometrics per person (family cap CAD 170)
Processing
Applied for online through the IRCC portal; times vary by country of application and biometrics are usually required
Official site →

At the border

  • Visitor visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months from the planned travel date.
  • The eTA applies only to air travel; visa-exempt visitors arriving by land or sea do not need one.
  • A new passport means a new eTA, because the eTA is linked electronically to the passport used to apply.
  • Visitors are normally allowed to stay up to 6 months; the border officer makes the final decision.
  • Visa applicants should be ready to show travel history, an itinerary, bank statements and employment or invitation letters.
  • US lawful permanent residents are exempt from the eTA but must carry proof of status and a valid national passport.

Recent changes

  • 2026: IRCC temporary Ebola-related special measures were extended until 27 November 2026 (noted on the visitor visa page).

Official source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) - Canada.ca · Not yet confirmed officially: consularVisa.processing: no standard visitor visa processing time was given on the page read (IRCC publishes live times by country)

Do I need a visa for Canada?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 180 d
United Kingdom eTA required –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Australia eTA required –
China Visa required –
Germany eTA required –
France eTA required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 36/46
Asia 8/50
Africa 0/54
North America 3/22
South America 1/12
Oceania 5/14

Passports that can enter Canada visa-free

1 passports

Passports that need an eTA for Canada

52 passports

Passports that need a visa for Canada

144 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Canada?

It depends on your passport. 1 passports can enter Canada visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 52 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 144 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Canada without a visa?

1 passports can enter Canada visa-free, including United States.

Holding a Canada passport? See where the Canada passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Canada before you book.