Most popular destinations don't need a visa for Canadians, but many need a free online form or a quick electronic authorisation before you fly. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nigeria, Ghana and Algeria need a visa or e-visa arranged in advance. Use the table, then confirm on the Government of Canada's page for your destination.
At a glance
Entry rules for Canadians by country
| Country | What Canadians need | Cities we cover |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Canadians need a visa for Algeria, arranged through an Algerian consulate before travel. | Algiers |
| Australia | Canadians need an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), applied for in the Australian ETA app before travel. | Sydney |
| Bangladesh | Canadians need a visa for Bangladesh; check the current options with the Bangladesh High Commission before you travel. | Dhaka |
| Brazil | Canadians need a Brazil eVisa (required since April 2025), applied for online before travel. | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| China | Canadians can visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits or transit. The policy started on February 17, 2026 and runs until at least December 31, 2026, so check whether it has been extended if you travel later. | Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai |
| Costa Rica | Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays in Costa Rica; you may be asked for proof of onward travel. | San José |
| Cuba | Canadians need a Cuban tourist card (often included by tour operators) and should complete the D'Viajeros form online before arrival. | Havana |
| Dominican Republic | Canadians don't need a visa, but must complete the free online e-Ticket entry and exit form before travelling. | Punta Cana |
| France | Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. | Paris |
| Ghana | Canadians need a visa for Ghana, arranged before travel. | Accra |
| Greece | Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. | Athens |
| Guyana | Canadians don't need a visa for short tourist visits to Guyana. | Georgetown |
| Hong Kong | Canadians can visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. | Hong Kong |
| Iceland | Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. | Reykjavík |
| India | Canadians need a visa for India. Check the official Indian Visa Online site for the current options for Canadian passport holders before you book. | Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chennai |
| Indonesia | Canadians need a visa on arrival or an e-VOA bought online before flying, and international visitors to Bali also pay a tourist levy. | Bali |
| Ireland | Canadians don't need a visa for short visits to Ireland; bring a valid passport. | Dublin |
| Italy | Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. | Rome |
| Jamaica | Canadians don't need a visa for tourist visits to Jamaica. | Kingston, Montego Bay |
| Japan | Canadians can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. Filling in Visit Japan Web before you fly speeds up immigration and customs. | Osaka, Tokyo |
| Mexico | Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays in Mexico; immigration issues a digital entry record when you arrive. | Cancún, Los Cabos, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta |
| Morocco | Canadians can visit Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. | Casablanca |
| Netherlands | Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. | Amsterdam |
| Nigeria | Canadians need a visa for Nigeria. Nigeria now takes visa applications online (e-visa), so apply before you travel; Nigerian passport holders don't need one. | Abuja, Lagos |
| Pakistan | Canadians need a visa for Pakistan, applied for online through the Pakistan Online Visa System. | Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore |
| Philippines | Canadians can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days and must register on the free eTravel site within 72 hours before arrival. | Manila |
| Portugal | Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. | Lisbon, Madeira |
| Singapore | Canadians don't need a visa for short visits to Singapore; submit the free SG Arrival Card online within three days before arrival. | Singapore |
| South Korea | Canadians can visit South Korea visa-free; check whether you need a K-ETA before flying, as the exemption has been extended in stages. | Seoul |
| Spain | Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. | Barcelona, Madrid |
| Sri Lanka | Canadians need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Sri Lanka, applied for online before travel. | Colombo |
| Taiwan | Canadians can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. | Taipei |
| Thailand | Canadians can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days (cut from 60 days on September 15, 2026; a one-time extension can be requested from Thai immigration) and must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival. | Bangkok |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Canadians don't need a visa for short visits to Trinidad and Tobago. | Port of Spain |
| Türkiye | Check Türkiye's current entry rules for Canadian passport holders before you book. | Istanbul |
| United Arab Emirates | Canadians get a free visa on arrival in the UAE for tourist visits. | Dubai |
| United Kingdom | Canadians need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for online or in the UK ETA app, before travelling. | London |
| United States | Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. | Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Honolulu |
| Vietnam | Canadians need a Vietnam e-visa (valid up to 90 days), applied for online on the official government site before travel. | Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City |
Reviewed October and November 2026. Rules change, so confirm on travel.gc.ca before you book. Not legal advice. Dual citizens should check the rules for each passport.
Questions
Common questions
Which countries can Canadians visit without a visa?
Among the 39 countries on this page, Canadians can visit 15 without a visa for tourist trips, though several need a free online form or an electronic authorisation first. Check the row for your destination.
What is the difference between an eTA, an e-visa and a visa on arrival?
An electronic travel authorisation (like the UK ETA or Australia's ETA) is a quick online approval linked to your passport. An e-visa is a full visa applied for online before you fly. A visa on arrival is issued at the airport, sometimes with a fee. The rows below say which one applies.
How current are these rules?
We wrote each row from the Government of Canada's travel advice and the destination's official sites, and review them as we update pages. Rules change, so every row says to confirm before you book.
Does my passport need to be valid for six months?
Many countries require it, and airlines can refuse boarding if it isn't. Check the destination's rule on the Government of Canada page for that country, and renew early if you're close.