Visa requirements for Canadian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other countries that are imposed on citizens of Canada.
As of 2026, Canadian citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 183 countries and territories, resulting in the Canadian passport being ranked 7th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. It is ranked 8th by the Global Passport Power Rank.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements The following table indicates the entry requirements and duration of stay for a given country, along with any notes that may be relevant for that given country.
Country Entry requirement Stay duration Notes (excluding departure fees) Reciprocity data-sort-value="3" 30 days e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan due to hostile and unpredictable security situation, likely terrorist attacks, ongoing armed conflict, the risk of kidnapping, arbitrary arrest and detention, high crime rate, and widespread violations of human rights by the de facto authorities. Canadians do not need a visa if they were born in Afghanistan or their parent is a national of Afghanistan or was born in Afghanistan. All visitors are fingerprinted, and are required to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon arrival. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" Visa Issuance: Passengers with a boarding authorization issued by the Ministry of Tourism traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. The visa is issued upon arrival only at Algiers International Airport or at Djanet Airport. Processing time for a tourist visa to Algeria is around 48 hours. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 180 days The digital arrival form can be completed within 72 hours prior to arrival on a mobile phone or tablet, Although the digital arrival form is encouraged, the paper form is still accepted. data-sort-value="0" 90 days Visitors are fingerprinted (Right thumb fingerprint) and photographed upon entry. data-sort-value="1" 120 days May obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 120 days at a cost of 15,000 AMD. May also obtain an e-Visa in advance: Visitor visa (up to 21 days of stay) / Non-refundable fee - 8 USD. Visitor visa (up to 120 days of stay) / Non-refundable fee - 38 USD. e-Visa processing time is up to 3 working days. Canadians with a residence permit valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Armenia issued by one of the GCC states, US, EU Member States and Schengen Area States may get a visa free entry up to 180 days within a one-year period starting from July1st ,2026 till July1st, 2027. and territories data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days on each visit in 12-month period. Canadian Passport Holders may enter using Smartgate system. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" 30 days Canadians with a residence permit issued by one of the GCC states may obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Azerbaijan. They must present their valid visa or residence permit along with their passport. data-sort-value="0" 8 months visitors who have items to declare must complete the "C17 Form Accompanied Baggage" before departure. data-sort-value="1" 30 days Nationals of Canada can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 weeks. data-sort-value="2" 30 days Visa on arrival is available at Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet international airports, pre arrival visa required if arriving by sea or by land border crossing. No visa required for Bangladeshi Canadians and their spouse and children with a copy of a former Bangladeshi passport, a Dual Nationality Certificate, NVR, a Bangladeshi NID, or a digital birth registration certificate. data-sort-value="0" 6 months Complete an "Immigration/Customs Form" before departure. data-sort-value="0" 30 days 30 day visa free access available to travelers that arrive and depart via Brest (BQT), Gomel (GME), Grodno (GNA), Minsk (MSQ) Minsk International Airport, Mogilev (MVQ) or Vitebsk (VTB) and are not arriving from or planning to depart to a Russian Federation airport. Otherwise a visa is required. Visas can be issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the supporting documents are submitted at least 3 business days before arrival. The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Belarus due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws and the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. e-Visa can be issued for 30 days and can be used at all international checkpoints, including road and rail. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 30 days All travelers must complete an arrival form and customs declaration data-sort-value="3" 30 days Free 72-hour visa for cruise passengers. data-sort-value="3" 90 days May independently obtain an e-Visa for 90 days stay. Visa fee is 40 USD per person (nonrefundable). Visa application maybe processed within 5 business days. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 1-year period. data-sort-value="3" 90 days Visa requirements reinstated for Nationals of Canada, and Canadian citizens are able to obtain visas online. data-sort-value="0" 90 days Must obtain an e-arrival card before departure or upon arrival. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="1" The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Burkina Faso due to the volatile security situation and the high threat of kidnapping, terrorism and armed banditry and the instability of the political situation. data-sort-value="1" 1 month From December 2021, passengers of all countries that previously required a visa can now obtain visas on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport and all land borders. data-sort-value="1" 30 days Cambodia introduced the v-Pass (Visitor Pass) on July 1, 2025. data-sort-value="3" Tax for a visa on internal flights has to be obtained upon arrival. Holders of a pre-arranged approval issued by "Le Delegue General de la Surete" can obtain a visa on arrival. data-sort-value="0" 30 days Must register online at least five days prior to arrival. data-sort-value="4" The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit the Central African Republic due to the unstable security situation activities of armed rebel groups and the high level of violent crime. A letter of invitation to the Central African Republic must be applied 2 weeks in advance before the planned date of travel. data-sort-value="3" 90 days Canadians are now able to apply for an e-Visa to visit Chad as it was introduced recently Multiple-entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is 100 EUR. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days From 17 February 2026 to 31 December 2026, visas are not required for 30 days for business, tourism, family/friends visit, exchange and transit purposes.
Visa not required for 30 days visiting Hainan Island, if arriving directly on the island from outside Mainland China. Visas for Canadian citizens are valid for up to 9 years and 11 months. data-sort-value="0" 90 days Extendable up to 180-days stay within a 1-year period. 256,000 Colombian Pesos (equivalent to CAD$85) must be paid upon arrival. Passengers older than 79 years or younger than 14 years are exempt. data-sort-value="2" 45 days Visa on arrival cost is 30 EUR or 50 USD. data-sort-value="3" Visas and invitation letters are only approved via tour operators except passengers with a VIP invitation. Travelers must obtain a visa from the Republic of the Congo embassy. However, they can also apply for the visa online at the website of at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France. data-sort-value="3" 7 days Visa on arrival will be issued at Ndjili International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa volant) given by the Ministry of Interior and Security. The Canadian government advises its citizens not to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the unstable security situation, ongoing armed conflict, terrorism and violent crime. Canadians with a prove of being of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) origins or their parents of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) origins can obtain a visa upon arrival for a maximum of 30 days. data-sort-value="0" 180 days data-sort-value="3" 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" 90 days e-Visas are included on the ticket price for passengers on direct flights from Canada. Must complete the "D'Viajeros" form within 7 days before departure. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. and territories data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries). data-sort-value="3" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 6 months Visitors must complete a landing card 3 days before departure. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="1" 30 days On-arrival visa costs 36 USD for Single entry visa (Tourism). According to Timatic, citizens of Canada may enter Egypt without a visa at Sharm el-Sheikh, Saint Catherine or Taba airports, for a maximum stay of 15 days. data-sort-value="0" 180 days Part of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement. One ninety-day extension may be granted if applied five days before the first expires. In the CA4 area, you get 90 days total for the entire area. To reset your stay, you must leave the area. data-sort-value="3" e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. The processing fee is 75 USD. data-sort-value="4" A tourist visa for Canadian citizens is issued for a stay of 1 month from arrival to Eritrea. Visa on arrival can be obtained only at Asmara International Airport upon previous authorization from the Government. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 4 months data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. and territories data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area (in the Regions of France). A Canadian passport is not required for visa-free travel to the French overseas territory of Saint Pierre et Miquelon; an identification document (e.g. driver's licence or Secure Certificate of Indian Status) can be used instead. data-sort-value="3" 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. data-sort-value="0" 30 days Visitors can apply for an additional 30 days extension, but must apply for a residence permit by the 56th day of stay. data-sort-value="0" 1 year data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" May apply online. Visitors staying longer than 60 days are required to extend their visas at the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). Visa applications to be processed within 5 working days. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 3 months Passengers must present an Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Form upon arrival. The form can be completed at most 72 hours before departure or upon arrival. data-sort-value="0" 90 days Part of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.