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#	Country	Visa Status	Stay Duration	Notes
1	Afghanistan	Visa Required	-	The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan due to hostile and unpredictable security situation, likely terrorist attacks, ongoing armed conflict, the risk of kidnapping, arbitrary arrest and detention, 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.
2	Albania	Visa Free	90 days	-
3	Algeria	Visa Required	30 days	Visa 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. The visa is issued upon arrival only at Algiers International Airport or at Djanet Airport. Processing time for a tourist visa to Algeria is around 48 hours.
4	Andorra	Visa Free	90 days	-
5	Angola	Visa Free	30 days	30 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.
6	Antigua and Barbuda	Visa Free	180 days	-
7	Argentina	Visa Free	90 days	Visitors are fingerprinted (Right thumb fingerprint) and photographed upon entry.
8	Armenia	E-Visa	120 days	May 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 - 8 USD. Visitor visa (up to 120 days of stay) / Non-refundable fee - 38 USD. e-Visa processing time is up to 3 working days. Canadians with a residence permit valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Armenia issued by one of the GCC states ,US , EU Member States and Schengen Area States may get a visa free entry up to 180 days within a one-year period starting from Jan1st till July 31,2026.
9	Australia and territories	Visa Required	90 days	90 days on each visit in 12-month period. Canadian Passport Holders may enter using Smartgate system.
10	Austria	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
11	Azerbaijan	E-Visa	30 days	Canadians with a residence permit issued by one of the GCC states may obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Azerbaijan. They must present their valid visa or residence permit along with their passport.
12	Bahamas	Visa Free	8 months	-
13	Bahrain	E-Visa	30 days	Nationals 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.
14	Bangladesh	Visa on Arrival	30 days	Visa 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.
15	Barbados	Visa Free	6 months	-
16	Belarus	Visa Free	30 days	30 day visa free access available to travelers that arrive and depart via 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. Otherwise a visa is required. Visas can be issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the supporting documents are submitted at least 3 business days before arrival. 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.
17	Belgium	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
18	Belize	Visa Free	30 days	All travelers must complete an arrival form and customs declaration
19	Benin	E-Visa	30 days	Must have an international vaccination certificate. e-Visas are available for stays up to 30 days (single and multiple) and 90 days (multiple). Free 72-hour visa for cruise passengers.
20	Bhutan	E-Visa	90 days	May independently obtain an e-Visa for 90 days stay. Visa fee is 40 USD per person (nonrefundable). Visa application maybe processed within 5 business days. The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
21	Bolivia	Visa Free	90 days	-
22	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 6-month period.
23	Botswana	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 1-year period.
24	Brazil	E-Visa	90 days	Visa requirements reinstated for Nationals of Canada, and Canadian citizens are able to obtain visas online.
25	Brunei	Visa Free	90 days	-
26	Bulgaria	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
27	Burkina Faso	E-Visa	-	The 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.
28	Burundi	Visa on Arrival	1 months	From 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.
29	Cabo Verde	Visa Free	30 days	Must register online at least five days prior to arrival.
30	Cambodia	E-Visa	30 days	Cambodia introduced the v-Pass (Visitor Pass) on July 1, 2025.
31	Cameroon	E-Visa	-	Tax 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.
32	Central African Republic	Visa Required	-	The 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 2 weeks in advance before the planned date of travel.
33	Chad	E-Visa	90 days	Canadians 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.
34	Chile	Visa Free	90 days	-
35	China	Visa Free	30 days	From 17 February 2026 to 31 December 2026, visas are not required for 30 days for business, tourism, family/friends visit, exchange and transit purposes. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing. May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines. Visa not required for 30 days visiting Hainan Island, if arriving directly on the island from outside Mainland China. Visas for Canadian citizens are valid for up to 9 years and 11 months.
36	Colombia	Visa Free	90 days	Extendable 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.
37	Comoros	Visa on Arrival	45 days	Visa on arrival cost is 30 EUR or 50 USD.
38	Costa Rica	Visa Free	90 days	-
39	Cote d'Ivoire	E-Visa	3 months	e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
40	Croatia	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
41	Cuba	E-Visa	90 days	Cuba extends the validity of tourist cards until the end of 2025
42	Cyprus	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
43	Czechia	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
44	Denmark and territories	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries).
45	Djibouti	E-Visa	90 days	-
46	Dominica	Visa Free	6 months	-
47	Dominican Republic	Visa Free	30 days	-
48	DR Congo	E-Visa	7 days	Visa 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.
49	East Timor	Visa on Arrival	30 days	VOA 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.
50	Ecuador	Visa Free	90 days	-
51	Egypt	E-Visa	30 days	On-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.
52	El Salvador	Visa Free	180 days	Part 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.
53	Equatorial Guinea	E-Visa	-	e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. The processing fee is 75 USD.
54	Eritrea	Visa Required	1 months	A tourist visa for Canadian citizens is issued for a stay of 1 month from arrival to Eritrea. Visa on arrival can be obtained only at Asmara International Airport upon previous authorization from the Government.
55	Estonia	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
56	Eswatini	Visa Free	30 days	-
57	Ethiopia	E-Visa	90 days	Visa 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.
58	Fiji	Visa Free	4 months	-
59	Finland	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
60	France and territories	Visa Free	90 days	90 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.
61	Gabon	E-Visa	90 days	e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. New digital platform for issuing electronic tourist visas (e-Visas) in less than 48 hours, free of charge, for all applications submitted between July 1 and September 30, 2025.
62	Gambia	Visa Free	90 days	-
63	Georgia	Visa Free	1 years	-
64	Germany	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
65	Ghana	Visa Required	60 days	May apply online. Visitors staying longer than 60 days are required to extend their visas at the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). Visa applications to be processed within 5 working days.
66	Greece	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
67	Grenada	Visa Free	3 months	May enter on an ID card if not departing from the United States. Beginning on 1 December 2020, all travelers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.
68	Guatemala	Visa Free	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.
69	Guinea	E-Visa	90 days	Citizens of Canada who obtain an e-Visa can stay in Guinea for up to 5 years.
70	Guinea-Bissau	Visa on Arrival	90 days	-
71	Guyana	Visa Free	90 days	-
72	Haiti	Visa Free	3 months	The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Haiti due to high level of kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.
73	Honduras	Visa Free	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.
74	Hungary	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
75	Iceland	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
76	India	E-Visa	30 days	Canadians 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.
77	Indonesia	Visa on Arrival	30 days	Visa 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
78	Iran	Visa Required	14 days	Canadian 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 and Qeshm Islands 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
79	Iraq	E-Visa	30 days	Canadians may obtain an e-Visa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days to Kurdistan Region. The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq (including Kurdistan region) due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation the ongoing thread of terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime.
80	Ireland	Visa Free	90 days	-
81	Israel	E-Visa	90 days	Entry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."
82	Italy	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
83	Jamaica	Visa Free	90 days	90 days (business), 6 months (tourist).
84	Japan	Visa Free	90 days	-
85	Jordan	E-Visa	30 days	Visa 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)
86	Kazakhstan	Visa Free	30 days	-
87	Kenya	Visa Required	90 days	Applications 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.
88	Kiribati	Visa Free	90 days	May not exceed 90 days within any given 12 months period.
89	Kuwait	E-Visa	3 months	-
90	Kyrgyzstan	Visa Free	30 days	A single or multiple tourist or business e-Visa for 90 days is also available
91	Laos	E-Visa	30 days	18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
92	Latvia	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
93	Lebanon	Visa on Arrival	1 months	Extendable 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.
94	Lesotho	Visa Free	30 days	-
95	Liberia	Visa Required	30 days	Travelers can pre-apply for the visa online through a dedicated portal allows them to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia if there is no embassy in their home country. But if there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you are required to apply for your visa directly at the embassy and not through this portal. Currently available only upon arrival at Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia.
96	Libya	E-Visa	30 days	Tourist e-Visa is valid for 90 days and good for single entry, it allows applicants 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.
97	Liechtenstein	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
98	Lithuania	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
99	Luxembourg	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
100	Madagascar	E-Visa	90 days	For durations of less than 15 days, the visa fee is free, but an administrative fee of 30 EUR (35 USD) has to be paid. 30 days - 35 EUR / 41 USD 60 days - 40 EUR / 47 USD 90 days - 50 EUR / 59 USD
101	Malawi	E-Visa	90 days	-
102	Malaysia	Visa Free	3 months	The electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia.
103	Maldives	Visa on Arrival	30 days	Extendable stay.
104	Mali	Visa Required	-	The 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 is around 3-15 working days.
105	Malta	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
106	Marshall Islands	Visa on Arrival	90 days	-
107	Mauritania	E-Visa	30 days	As of Jan 5th 2025 will be able to apply for an e-Visa. e-Visa available for 30, 90 , 360 or 720 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.
108	Mauritius	Visa Free	180 days	180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar for business
109	Mexico	Visa Free	180 days	Actual permitted duration of stay is decided on arrival by border agents, and is often shorter than 180 days
110	Micronesia	Visa Free	30 days	-
111	Moldova	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period.
112	Monaco	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period. Monaco does not have a visa policy of its own and the Schengen visa policy applies.
113	Mongolia	Visa Free	30 days	-
114	Montenegro	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period.
115	Morocco	Visa Free	3 months	-
116	Mozambique	E-Visa	30 days	Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD.
117	Myanmar	E-Visa	28 days	e-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.
118	Namibia	E-Visa	90 days	Can 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.
119	Nauru	Visa Required	-	Criminal 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
120	Nepal	Visa on Arrival	90 days	May 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.
121	Netherlands	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
122	New Zealand	E-Visa	3 months	May 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. Such travelers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
123	Nicaragua	Visa Free	90 days	All 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.
124	Niger	Visa Required	-	The 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 honored.
125	Nigeria	E-Visa	30 days	All you need to know about Nigeria Immigration Services. Holders of written e-Visa approval issued by the Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival for Business, provided they hold a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and have an invitation letter from a Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities. Visa not required for Nigerian-born citizens.
126	North Korea	Visa Required	-	The 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 escorted by a tour guide at all times.
127	North Macedonia	Visa Free	90 days	-
128	Norway	Visa Free	3 months	3 months within any 6-month period, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries.
129	Oman	Visa Free	14 days	Visa 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.
130	Pakistan	E-Visa	3 months	-
131	Palau	Visa on Arrival	30 days	Extendable stay by twice only with a fee. Passengers must submit the Palau Entry Form at most 72 hours before departure.
132	Panama	Visa Free	180 days	-
133	Papua New Guinea	E-Visa	60 days	Visa on arrival is only available at Port Moresby Airport. Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
134	Paraguay	Visa Free	90 days	-
135	Peru	Visa Free	90 days	-
136	Philippines	Visa Free	30 days	For longer periods, a visa extension is available once inside the country from the Bureau of immigration. Arriving foreign passengers should register at The eTravel System.
137	Poland	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
138	Portugal	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
139	Qatar	Visa Free	30 days	-
140	Republic of the Congo	Visa Required	-	Visas and invitation letters are only approved via tour operators except passengers with a VIP invitation. Travelers must obtain a visa from the Republic of the Congo embassy. However, they can also apply for the visa online at the website of at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France.
141	Romania	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
142	Russia	Visa Required	30 days	Cruise 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. May apply online and then submit all the documents at the embassy to get the visa
143	Rwanda	Visa Free	30 days	Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.
144	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa Required	6 months	-
145	Saint Lucia	Visa Free	6 weeks	-
146	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa Free	6 months	-
147	Samoa	Visa on Arrival	90 days	-
148	San Marino	Visa Free	90 days	-
149	Sao Tome and Principe	Visa Free	15 days	-
150	Saudi Arabia	E-Visa	90 days	Non-Muslim residents might be prohibited from visiting Mecca and its holy sites. Other religious places may also be restricted to Non-Muslim people.
151	Senegal	Visa Free	90 days	-
152	Serbia	Visa Free	90 days	-
153	Seychelles	Visa Required	30 days	Application 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.
154	Sierra Leone	E-Visa	30 days	-
155	Singapore	Visa Free	30 days	-
156	Slovakia	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
157	Slovenia	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
158	Solomon Islands	Visa Free	3 months	3 months with any 1-year period.
159	Somalia	E-Visa	30 days	The 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.
160	South Africa	Visa Free	90 days	South Africa’s ETA portal is now accessible , but not yet functional.
161	South Korea	E-Visa	6 months	South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Canadians until December 31, 2026. 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.
162	South Sudan	E-Visa	30 days	Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry 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.
163	Spain	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
164	Sri Lanka	E-Visa	30 days	Electronic Travel Authorization subject to granting/issuing.
165	Sudan	Visa Required	-	The 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 Sudan with a pre-approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Sudan). 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.
166	Suriname	Visa Free	90 days	An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
167	Sweden	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
168	Switzerland	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
169	Syria	E-Visa	1 months	The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria due to the ongoing armed conflict, terrorism, criminality, arbitrary detention, torture and forced disappearance. Canadians that were born in Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen or GCC member state do not need a visa. Canadians of Syrian origin don't need a visa , they must have a proof. Canadians with a residence permit issued by GCC member state or Lebanon, can obtain a visa upon arrival. They must have a valid address in Syria, a contact number and sufficient funds to cover their stay. Nationals of countries without any Syrian representation can obtain a visa on arrival. Syria Visa Fees is 100 USD for Tourism duration of 1 month single entry.
170	Taiwan	Visa Free	90 days	Taiwan Arrival Card
171	Tajikistan	Visa Free	30 days	e-Visa also available. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points. Visiting GBAO requires a permit that can be requested alongside the eVisa.
172	Tanzania	E-Visa	90 days	-
173	Thailand	Visa Free	60 days	Maximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air.
174	Togo	E-Visa	15 days	-
175	Tonga	Visa on Arrival	30 days	Extendable up to 6 months.
176	Trinidad and Tobago	Visa Free	90 days	-
177	Tunisia	Visa Free	4 months	-
178	Turkey	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period.
179	Turkmenistan	Visa Required	10 days	Visa Issuance: Passengers with a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by Ministry of Foreign of Affairs 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.
180	Tuvalu	Visa on Arrival	1 months	-
181	Uganda	E-Visa	3 months	Visa fee is 50 USD. Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.
182	Ukraine	Visa Free	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period. The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Ukraine due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
183	United Arab Emirates	Visa Free	90 days	Visa Exemptions : Nationals of Canada with a normal passport for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
184	United Kingdom	Visa Required	6 months	Can 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.
185	United States	Visa Free	6 months	ESTA exempt. Canadian passport holders do not have to get an 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 a different US immigration regulation. 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.For frequent travellers the NEXUS program is in place, allowing pre-approved, low-risk travellers to cross the Canada–United States border quickly. Most Canadian citizens are not required to provide biometric data on entry.
186	Uruguay	Visa Free	3 months	-
187	Uzbekistan	Visa Free	30 days	-
188	Vanuatu	Visa Free	120 days	-
189	Vatican City	Visa Free	90 days	Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
190	Venezuela	Visa Required	-	The 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.
191	Vietnam	E-Visa	90 days	30 days visa-free when visiting Phú Quốc. e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
192	Yemen	Visa Required	-	The 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 origins with a Yemeni identification document or a proof of Yemeni origins do not need a visa.
193	Zambia	Visa Free	90 days	Also eligible for a universal (KAZA) visa allowing access to Zimbabwe. Duration maximum stay of 90 days(tourism) and 30 days (business) within 1 year. e-Visas can be obtained before departure.
194	Zimbabwe	E-Visa	90 days	Eligible for a universal (KAZA) visa allowing access to Zambia. Duration maximum stay of 90 days(tourism) and 30 days (business). Traveling as tourists can obtain a KAZAUNIVISA 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. Offering convenience for travelers exploring multiple countries within the KAZA TFCA. Eligible to obtain a visa allowing multiple entries upon arrival at the destination's port of entry, catering for frequent visitors. This visa is valid within a designated timeframe of six (6) months.

Destinations by Region

Asia 46 countries

Afghanistan Visa Required

Armenia E-Visa

Azerbaijan E-Visa

Bahrain E-Visa

Bangladesh Visa on Arrival

East Timor Visa on Arrival

Georgia Visa Free

India E-Visa

Indonesia Visa on Arrival

Lebanon Visa on Arrival

Malaysia Visa Free

Maldives Visa on Arrival

Mongolia Visa Free

Myanmar E-Visa

Nepal Visa on Arrival

North Korea Visa Required

Oman Visa Free

Pakistan E-Visa

Philippines Visa Free

Turkmenistan Visa Required

United Arab Emirates Visa Free

Europe 43 countries

Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Free

Liechtenstein Visa Free

Netherlands Visa Free

North Macedonia Visa Free

Switzerland Visa Free

Ukraine Visa Free

United Kingdom Visa Required

Vatican City Visa Free

Africa 52 countries

Algeria Visa Required

Burundi Visa on Arrival

Cabo Verde Visa Free

Cameroon E-Visa

Central African Republic Visa Required

Chad E-Visa

Comoros Visa on Arrival

Equatorial Guinea E-Visa

Eritrea Visa Required

Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival

Kenya Visa Required

Lesotho Visa Free

Liberia Visa Required

Republic of the Congo Visa Required

Rwanda Visa Free

Senegal Visa Free

Seychelles Visa Required

Sierra Leone E-Visa

Somalia E-Visa

South Africa Visa Free

Americas 32 countries

Oceania 13 countries

Fiji Visa Free

Kiribati Visa Free

Marshall Islands Visa on Arrival

Micronesia Visa Free

Nauru Visa Required

New Zealand E-Visa

Palau Visa on Arrival

Papua New Guinea E-Visa

Samoa Visa on Arrival

Solomon Islands Visa Free

Tonga Visa on Arrival

Tuvalu Visa on Arrival

Vanuatu Visa Free

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Canada passport holders visit visa-free?

Canada passport holders can visit 124 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.

What is the global ranking of the Canada passport?

The Canada passport is ranked #0 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.

Do Canada citizens need a visa for Europe?

Visa requirements for Canada citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.

How can Canada citizens apply for a visa?

The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.