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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

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.