Canada visa requirements by passport

Holders of 54 passports can enter Canada without applying at an embassy: 1 visa-free and 53 with an online eTA. The other 144 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

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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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Canada, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official Canada eTA website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Canada.

Apply for the eTA on the official website

canada.ca

Government fee: CA$7.00

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (checked 9 October 2026)

Visas and permits that Canada accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Canada with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

US visagives eTA
Passports: Only Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay
Valid US non-immigrant visa (or a Canadian visa held in the last 10 years). Air travel only; by land or sea you still need a Canadian visa. A Schengen or UK visa or residence permit does not qualify.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
US visagives eTA
Passports: Only Indonesia and Malaysia
Valid US non-immigrant visa (or a Canadian visitor visa held in the last 10 years). Air travel only, to or through Canada; by land or sea you still need a Canadian visa. In force since 26 May 2026.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
US green cardgives Visa free
Passports: All passports
US lawful permanent residents need neither a visa nor an eTA. By air, carry your passport and a valid green card; by land or sea directly from the US, the green card is enough.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Entry rules for Canada by passport

Visa free1 passport

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

United States180d

eTA53 passports

A quick online travel authorization, usually approved within days. Apply before you fly.

Embassy visa required for 144 passports

Canada entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Canada without a visa?

Holders of 1 passports can enter Canada visa-free: United States.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Canada?

An online eTA is needed for Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Vatican City passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, canada.ca; other sites add service fees.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Canada?

Yes, for some passports. Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay passport holders who hold a valid US visa can enter with an online eTA. Indonesia and Malaysia passport holders who hold a valid US visa can enter with an online eTA. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid US green card can enter with no visa. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Canada entry rules?

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 Canada's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.