Visa Requirements for Canada

Us Citizens:

US citizens do not require a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada if they are traveling with a valid U.S. passport. They must carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada, which include being in good health, having no criminal or immigration-related convictions, and convincing an immigration officer that they have significant ties to their home country, such as a job, home, financial assets, or family, which would ensure their return. Additionally, they must demonstrate that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit and have enough funds to support their stay​​​​.

Citizens from other parts of the world:

The Government of Canada lists the following countries and territories whose citizens are exempt from obtaining a visa to enter Canada. However, they must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to board their flight to Canada, unless they are entering by land or sea:

• Andorra

• Australia

• Austria

• Bahamas

• Barbados

• Belgium

• British citizen

• British National (Overseas)

• British overseas citizen (re-admissible to the UK)

• British overseas territory citizen with citizenship through birth, descent, naturalization, or registration in one of the specified territories

• British Subject with a right of abode in the UK

• Brunei Darussalam

• Bulgaria

• Chile

• Croatia

• Cyprus

• Czech Republic

• Denmark

• Estonia

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Greece

• Hong Kong SAR (must have a passport issued by Hong Kong SAR)

• Hungary

• Iceland

• Ireland

• Israel (must have a national Israeli passport)

• Italy

• Japan

• Republic of Korea

• Latvia

• Liechtenstein

• Lithuania

• Luxembourg

• Malta

• Mexico

• Monaco

• Netherlands

• New Zealand

• Norway

• Papua New Guinea

• Poland

• Portugal

• Romania (electronic passport holders only)

• Samoa

• San Marino

• Singapore

• Slovakia

• Slovenia

• Solomon Islands

• Spain

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• Taiwan (must have an ordinary passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that includes the personal identification number)

• United Arab Emirates

• Vatican City State (must have a passport or travel document issued by the Vatican)​

If you are not from the USA or one of the visa-exempt countries previously listed, you will generally need to apply for a visitor visa to enter Canada. Here are the basic requirements you must meet to get a visitor visa:

• Have a valid travel document, like a passport.

• Be in good health.

• Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions.

• Convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets, or family—that will take you back to your home country.

• Convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.

• Have enough money for your stay; the amount needed varies depending on how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives​​.

You may also need to undergo a medical exam and/or provide a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada. Some individuals may be inadmissible to Canada for reasons such as criminal activity, human rights violations, organized crime, or for security, health, or financial reasons​​.

It's important to check the specific requirements for your country, as they can vary, and to consult the official Canadian government sources for the most accurate and updated information.

The best official source for information on entry requirements to Canada would be the Government of Canada's official websites related to immigration and travel. Here are two key websites you can reference for accurate and up-to-date information:

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): This is the main government website for matters related to immigration to Canada, including visas and eTAs. Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html

• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA): The CBSA handles border enforcement, immigration enforcement, and customs services, and provides information about what is required when entering Canada. Website: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/