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If you are travelling with a Canadian passport, consider yourself very lucky! Canadian's are blessed with having a very powerful passport, allowing us to visit 184 countries VISA FREE!
In 2022 the Henley Passport Index (which ranks the worlds passports and how strong they are) updated that Canada will remain in the 7th spot for the most powerful passport in the world.
Having such a powerful passport means that Canadians can travel to 184 countries without having to apply for a Visa. Visa's can be expensive, be very difficult to qualify for and can take a lot of time depending on the country in question.
With Visa free travel, you simply get on the plane and enjoy your vacation without having to pay large fees or complete various government documents.
Of course, even if a Canadian passport is granted visa free access to a country, there are still rules on how long you can stay. Let's look at ALL the countries Canadians can travel to Visa free, and how long they can stay…
Countries Where Canadians Can Travel Visa Free:
6 Months or MORE Visa Free:
Antigua and Barbuda – 6 Months
Bahamas – 8 Months
Barbados – 6 Months
Cayman Islands – 6 Months
Dominica – 6 Months
Georgia – 360 Days (almost 1 year!)
South Korea – 6 Months
Mexico – 6 Months
Montserrat – 6 Months
Panama – 6 Months
Saint Kitts and Nevis – 6 Months
United Kingdom – 6 Months
United States – 6 Months
90 Days Visa Free:
Albania
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana
Bulgaria
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Eswatini
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
Gambia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Hong Kong
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mayotte
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Macedonia
Norway
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Reunion
Romania
San Marino
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turks and Caicos
Ukraine
Uruguay
30 Days Visa Free:
Aruba
Belarus
Belize
British Virgin Islands
Cook Islands
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Micronesia
Mongolia
Niue
Philippines
Qatar
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Singapore
Thailand
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Under 30 Days Visa Free:
Brunei – 14 Days
Lesotho – 14 Days
Kiribati – 28 Days
Saint Lucia – 6 Weeks
Sao Tome and Principe – 15 Days
Countries Where Canadians Can Get a ‘Visa On Arrival/eVisa':
Visa on arrival and eVisa countries are slightly different than Visa Free countries. They have a few more steps than Visa Free, and most likely a fee associated with them. However, they are still much easier than a formal Visa Required country, which needs even more paper work and sometimes in person visits to a consulate.
I like to think of them as a halfway mark between Visa Free and Visa Required.
Sometimes they can be as easy as filling out a form on the spot, other times there is a bit of online legwork to do a few days beforehand.
How ‘Visa On Arrival' & ‘eVisa' Works:
You will visit a Visa counter after disembarking your flight. At that counter you will either fill out a form or hand in your previously applied for approval letter. This is also the counter where you will pay your Visa Fee or Stamping Fee (usually $25-$50). After that you will be given a Visa sticker or stamp into your passport, which you will then show at the immigration counter before picking up your luggage.
Important: Some countries require you to apply ONLINE for your Visa BEFORE you arrive at the airport. Check each ‘Visa on Arrival' and ‘eVisa' country very carefully before booking your flight.
For example:
Vietnam is an eVisa country. I had to apply online for my Vietnam eVisa at least 1 week prior to my flight. Once approved, they emailed me a copy of my approval letter and I printed it out. I brought the forms with me on the plane and after disembarking I brought them to the Visa counter and paid a stamping fee. I was then issued my Vietnam Visa.
90 Days+ 'Visa On Arrival/eVisa':
Armenia (180 Days)
Australia
Brazil
Cote d'Ivoire
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea
Kenya
Kuwait
Madagascar
Malawi
Marshall Islands
Nepal
Paraguay
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Soloman Islands
Suriname
Tanzania
Turkey
Zambia
Zimbabwe
30-60 Days 'Visa On Arrival/eVisa':
Angola – 30 Days
Azerbaijan – 30 Days
Bangladesh – 30 Days
Benin – 30 Days
Burkina Faso – 30 Days
Cambodia – 30 Days
Cape Verde – 30 Days
Comoros – 45 Days
Djibouti – 30 Days
Egypt – 30 Days
India – 60 Days
Jordan – 30 Days
Laos – 30 Days
Lebanon – 30 Days
Maldives – 30 Days
Mauritania – 30 Days
Mozambique – 30 Days
Oman – 30 Days
Pakistan
Palau – 30 Days
Papua new Guinea – 60 Days
Rwanda – 30 Days
Samoa – 60 Days
Somalia – 30 Days
Sri Lanka – 30 Days
Tajikistan – 45 Days
Timor-Leste – 30 Days
Tonga – 30 Days
Tuvalu – 30 Days
Uganda – 30 Days
United Arab Emirates – 30 Days
Vietnam – 30 Days
Under 30 Days 'Visa On Arrival/eVisa':
Bahrain – 14 Days
Myanmar – 28 Days
Sierra Leone
Countries Where Canadians Need A Visa:
Below is a list of countries that Canadian passport holders will need to obtain a Visa for in order to visit. Applying for a tourist Visa can be a completely different process depending on the individual country in question.
Some countries are easier, while others can make the process extremely difficult. Research the requirements far in advance!
Countries Requiring a Visa for Canadian Visitors:
Afganistan
Algeria
Bhutan
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cuba (tourist card)
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ghana
Iran
Iraq
North Korea
Liberia
Libya
Mali
Nauru
Niger
Nigeria
Russia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Turkmenistan
Venezuela
Yemen
For most of the Visa Required countries above, you will want to contact the consulate for that country inside Canada. They will walk you through all the required forms and documents to apply for your Visa.
Some general things that are asked/needed when applying for a Visa are:
- Financial statements showing you can support yourself on this trip
- Proof of travel insurance for the duration of your trip
- Proof of return airfare or forward travel out of the country
- Information on marital status, employment, addresses, family members, education, criminal records, etc.
- Proof of vaccinations or health records if needed
- Reason for traveling
- Itinerary, where you are staying, tours you are going on and other information regarding the trip
- Extra passport sized photographs
- Visa fee
Fees for Canadians visiting ‘Visa Required' countries can vary from $25 to $280+. Each country is different and continues to change frequently.
Check Latest Canadian Visa Requirements and Travel Advisories
Because the above information changes all the time, it's best to check the Canadian Government's Website before you book any travel. On their Travel Advice and Advisories page you will find everything from Visa requirements, to travel warnings and more.
Disclaimer:
All of the information above relates to TOURIST Visa’s for Canadian passport holders only, who also have a valid passport. Countries can change visa requirements frequently, so please look up the most updated information on the Canadian Government’s Travel Website before booking any travel. This blog is to be used as a guide only. Do your own due diligence and use common sense when travelling abroad.
PIN “Here's Where Canadians Can Travel Visa Free”:
Oumou
Saturday 7th of November 2020
Am from Gambia living in Italy with Italian resident with my Gambian passport, Want to know weather I need Visa to Canada, Thank u
Nikki
Sunday 9th of May 2021
@Oumou, Contact Canadian Embassy in Rome. You probably do need a visa but with your Italian residency should be easy to obtain a visitor visa.
Liam
Monday 29th of June 2020
What about sri lanka
Kashlee Kucheran
Monday 29th of June 2020
Sri Lanka is on the visa on arrival list
Muzzammil Rabbani
Thursday 13th of February 2020
Canadian citizens can have Pakistan's business visa on arrival for 30 days, however it requires a local sponsor. Tourist visa of Saudia Arabia for one year with multiple entry can be obtained online in couple of minutes. Canadian citizens are also eligible for transit visa in China ranging from 72-144 hrs depending upon the city/airport.
Steve
Wednesday 1st of January 2020
Is it true I can enter china as a Canadian with a 144 hour window with no visa?
Leon
Sunday 29th of December 2019
If you do not now some think , not write. Visa to Cuba is free. You can be there for 6 month with out visa.