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Do German citizens need a visa for Canada?

Passport Germany
Destination Canada

Germany passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Answer eTA required

No visa, but an eTA is required

Entry requirement
eTA required
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What Germany passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the official government website or app before you book non-refundable travel.
  2. Pay the fee and wait for approval, which usually arrives by email within minutes to a few days.
  3. Travel with the same passport you used in the application.

Germany is one of 52 passports in the “eta required” group for Canada. See the full Canada visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in North America for Germany passport holders

Canada is one of 8 destinations in the “eta required” group for the Germany passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 23 destinations in North America, 22 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Antigua and Barbuda Visa-free 180 days
Bahamas Visa-free 90 days
Barbados Visa-free 90 days
Belize Visa-free –
Costa Rica Visa-free 180 days
Dominica Visa-free 180 days
Dominican Republic Visa-free –
El Salvador Visa-free 180 days
Grenada Visa-free 90 days
Guatemala Visa-free 90 days
Haiti Visa-free 90 days
Honduras Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the Germany passport

Frequently asked questions

Do German citizens need a visa for Canada?

Germany passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Do Canada citizens need a visa for Germany?

Canada passport holders can enter Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Canada visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Canada before you book.