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Canada visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Canada? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Northern America | Continent: North America

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1Visa-free
52eVisa
0Visa on arrival
144Visa required

Canada entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 1 can enter Canada visa-free (most commonly for up to 180 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 52 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 144 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

1 of 198 passports can travel to Canada without arranging anything before departure.

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Canada entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Canada
United States of AmericaVisa-free (180 days)
United KingdomeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Canada visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Canada.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00053
Asia00942
Europe003510
North America10219
Oceania0059
South America00111

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 1
eVisa 52
Visa required 144
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Canada?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 1 can enter visa-free, 52 need an eVisa and 144 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Canada without a visa?

1 passports have visa-free access to Canada, including United States of America. The most common visa-free stay is 180 days.

Does Canada offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Canada. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Canada eVisa online?

52 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Canada. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do North American passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Of 22 passports from North America, 1 can enter Canada visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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