Where can Canada passport holders travel?
You can visit 183 countries without applying at an embassy: 114 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival, 10 with an online eTA and 29 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 30
eTA (online travel authorization) 10
eVisa (apply online) 29
Embassy visa required for 15 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Iran, Mali, Nauru, Niger, North Korea, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Yemen
Narrow it down to a trip
Rank these countries by your budget, travel month, trip length and interests.
Changing planes with a Canada passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
No visa or travel authorisation needed
Recent rule changes for Canada passports

South Korea · From 1 January 2027
South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption ends on 31 December 2026 unless extended

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Malawi · 24 February 2026
Malawi reversed its 2024 visa waiver: visa on arrival or e-visa
Articles for Canada passport holders
- Europe · ETIAS start dateWhen does ETIAS start? No date yet, and not in 2026: who will need it
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- South Korea · K-ETA temporary exemptionSouth Korea's K-ETA exemption ends 31 December 2026: who will need one in 2027
- China · unilateral visa exemptionChina's 30-day visa-free entry ends 31 December 2026: will it be extended?
Canada passport: common questions
How many countries can Canada passport holders visit without a visa?
Canada passport holders can visit 183 countries without applying at an embassy: 114 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival, 10 with an online eTA and 29 with an eVisa. The other 15 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Canada passport holders?
Canada passport holders can enter these 114 countries visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Zambia.
Which countries give Canada passport holders a visa on arrival?
Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 30 countries: Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nepal, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Canada passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Australia, Cape Verde, Israel, Kenya, Mozambique, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Suriname and United Kingdom. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Azerbaijan, Benin, Bhutan, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Togo, Uganda and Vietnam.
Do Canada passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: no visa or travel authorisation needed. Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Canada passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.


































































