Canada · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for Canada?
Entry rules for Canada by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked .
In brief
Citizens of 1 countries and territories can visit Canada without a visa, most for up to 180 days. 53 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 144 nationalities, needs a visa.
Canada visa fee: The visitor visa fee is CAN$100.00 per person, the same for single and multiple entry; IRCC decides which visa to give. ≈ USD 71 or EUR 64 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, checked .
Canada visa processing time: IRCC processes most visitor visa applications in a few weeks or less; times depend on the visa office and on extra steps such as an interview, a medical exam or a police certificate. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, checked , read from an archived copy of 30 Sep 2026.
Canada eTA fee: An eTA costs CAD 7, and you can apply and pay for only one person at a time. ≈ USD 4.98 or EUR 4.46 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, checked , read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026.
Canada eTA processing time: Most applicants get their eTA approval by email within minutes, but some requests take several days if supporting documents are requested. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, checked , read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026.
- Visa-free
- 1
- On arrival
- 0
- eVisa or ETA
- 53
- Visa required
- 144
About 6.9 bn people (86% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Canada: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.
Checked 4 Nov 2026Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaReport a change
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Canada entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | 6 months | 1 | United States | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
| ETA, with conditions | 6 months | 48 | United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Germany | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
| ETA, with conditions | 6 months | 5 | Romania, Israel, Hong Kong, Taiwan | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
| Visa required | Not stated | 144 | India, Philippines, China, Indonesia | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
| With another visa or permit | Normally up to 6 months | 15 | Philippines, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
| With another visa or permit | Not stated | 2 | Indonesia, Malaysia | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
Visa-free for 6 months: the US
No visa is needed for stays of up to 6 months.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked You don’t need a visa or an eTA to travel to Canada if you are one of the following: a US national or permanent resident
ETA for 6 months with conditions: the UK, the UAE, Japan and 45 more
ETA only when flying in; by land or sea a passport is enough.
Andorra
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Brunei
Bulgaria
Chile
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Papua New Guinea
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Samoa
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked You need an eTA and a valid passport to board your flight to Canada if you’re a citizen of any of the countries or territories listed below. You don’t need a visitor visa.
ETA for 6 months with conditions: Romania, Israel, Hong Kong and 2 more
ETA only when flying in; only with a Hong Kong SAR passport, a national Israeli passport, a Romanian electronic passport, a Taiwan ordinary passport with the personal ID number, or a Holy See passport or travel document.
Israel
Romania
Taiwan
Vatican CitySource: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked You need an eTA and a valid passport to board your flight to Canada if you’re a citizen of any of the countries or territories listed below. You don’t need a visitor visa.
Visa required: India, the Philippines, China and 141 more
Apply for a visa before you travel.
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras- India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru- Philippines
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked If you’re a citizen of any of the countries or territories listed below, you need a valid visitor visa and a valid passport to visit or transit through Canada.
With another visa or a residence permit, normally up to 6 months: the Philippines, Brazil, Mexico and 12 more
ETA instead of a visa, only when flying in, if you held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years or now hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Panama
- Philippines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked You’ve held a Canadian visitor visa (temporary resident visa) in the past 10 years or you currently hold a valid United States (US) nonimmigrant visa (NIV).
With another visa or a residence permit: Indonesia and Malaysia
ETA instead of a visa, only when flying in, if you held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years or now hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa (from 26 May 2026).
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked Canada has partially lifted the visa requirement on Indonesia and Malaysia, adding them to the list of eligible visa-required countries under the Electronic Travel Authorization Expansion (eTA-X) program.
Where to apply
Apply for the ETA only on the official site, canada.ca. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Canada eTA: who needs one and how to apply, Canada visitor visa: who needs one and how to apply, Canada visa for US green card holders, Canada transit visa: who needs one.
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FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Canada?
It depends on your passport: 1 nationalities are visa-free, 53 can use an eVisa or ETA and 144 need a visa. Choose your passport above.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Canada (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked 4 Nov 2026).
Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?
No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Canada visa-free for up to 6 months (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), checked 4 Nov 2026).
Can I apply for a Canada visa online?
Yes, if you are eligible: 53 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at canada.ca.
Sources and changes
- Entry requirements by country (IRCC)
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, SOR/2002-227 (Justice Laws, Government of Canada)
- Apply for an eTA (IRCC)
- Visitor visa (IRCC)
- All groups checked against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). No change since.
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