North America

Canada visa requirements

Travellers from 56 of 198 countries can visit Canada easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Canada

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed39 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
eTA needed17 of 198 passportsA short online form, not a full visa.
eVisa1 of 198 passportsApply on the official website.
Visa needed140 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.
Entry is restricted1 of 198 passportsSpecial approval or set entry points.

Types of Canada visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe36 of 46 countries
Oceania5 of 14 countries
Asia9 of 50 countries
Americas6 of 34 countries
Africa0 of 54 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Canada without a visa?

56 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Canada?

Visa needed: it applies to 140 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Canada?

140 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 135 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Canada?

No visa needed, for up to 180 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Visa needed.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Canada?

Europe: 36 of 46 passports enter without applying first.

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