Visa Free Countries for Canadian Passport Holders

Traveling with a Canadian passport

Canadian passport shares the 8th place in the global passport ranking by Henley & Partners with Australia, Greece, and Malta. It is high-ranking, which proves its great travel mobility.

Now visa-free countries for Canadian passport holders include 111 destinations. They allow you to have more travel freedom but do not forget about other entry requirements: additional documents, vaccinations, etc.

It is also possible for Canadians to visit other countries by obtaining an eVisa, a visa on arrival, or a traditional visa. It is always necessary to check the visa requirements of your travel destination before the trip: whether it requires a visa and if it does, which options are available.

The Canadian passport application process

Only Canadian citizens can receive a Canadian passport. It is possible to apply via urgent (end of next business day) and express (2 to 9 business days) procedure for extra fees or have a standard application procedure (10-20 business days).

For a standard application process, follow these steps:

1. Fill out the application form
2. Gather all the necessary documents and your passport photos
3. Find a guarantor and 2 references
4. Submit your application and cover passport fees
5. Get your passport

You can also apply by mail using a certified courier or traceable mail service.

Countries that Canadian passport holders can visit visa-free

Canadian passport visa-free countries list includes 111 destinations from all over the world: Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Most of them allow Canadian citizens visa-free travel for 90 days within a 180-day period.

See the countries where Canadians are able to travel visa-free:

• Andorra
• United Arab Emirates
• Albania
• Argentina
• Austria
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Barbados
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Brunei
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Bahamas
• Botswana
• Belarus
• Belize
• Switzerland
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Serbia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Germany
• Denmark
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• Estonia
• Spain
• Finland
• Fiji
• Micronesia
• France
• United Kingdom
• Grenada
• Georgia
• Gambia
• Greece
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Honduras
• Croatia
• Haiti
• Hungary
• Ireland
• Israel
• Iceland
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Japan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Kiribati
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Kazakhstan
• Saint Lucia
• Liechtenstein
• Lesotho
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Latvia
• Morocco
• Monaco
• Moldova
• Montenegro
• Macedonia
• Mongolia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Malaysia
• Namibia
• Nicaragua
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Oman
• Panama
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• San Marino
• Senegal
• Suriname
• El Salvador
• Thailand
• Tajikistan
• Tunisia
• Taiwan
• Ukraine
• United States
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vatican City
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Vanuatu
• Samoa
• South Africa
• Zambia
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Qatar
• Singapore
• Portugal
• Sweden
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Romania
• Paraguay
• Cape Verde
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Eswatini

The benefits of visiting visa-free countries with the Canadian passport

Visa-free access is significantly beneficial for Canadian passport holders:

• you don’t need to worry about visa requirements, so you can enjoy your travel without any stress;
• when you have the ability to travel visa-free, you can experiment and visit more exotic destinations;
• visa-free countries are also great if you’re running low on funds and don’t want to spend additional money on a visa;
• you get travel flexibility, as you don’t have to adjust your itinerary to the visa’s validity.

Countries offering eVisa to the Canadian citizens

There are a number of countries where it is obligatory for Canadian visitors to have a visa in order to be entry-allowed. Still, many of these countries offer Canadian passport holders an online visa, which is a speedy, simple, and secure way to get an entry permit.

Applicants need to complete a short form on the website, attach proper documentation, pay the fees, and receive an approved electronic visa via email.

Canadian citizens are eligible for an eVisa to the following countries:

• Armenia
• Angola
• Azerbaijan
• Bahrain
• Benin
• Congo
• Ivory Coast
• Djibouti
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• Guinea Bissau
• Guinea
• India
• Kenya
• Cambodia
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Sri Lanka
• Madagascar
• Myanmar
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Papua New Guinea
• Pakistan
• Turkey
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Vietnam
• Zimbabwe
• Rwanda
• Saudi Arabia
• South Sudan

Also, some countries have an ETA (electronic travel authorization) – an entry requirement that is also completed online but not considered a visa.

Canadian passport holders must complete an ETA for these destinations:

• Australia
• South Korea
• New Zealand

Countries offering visas on arrival to Canadian passport holders

In certain countries, Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival – those that are obtained upon landing, in contrast to the ones that can be received ahead of time. It is a good option if you didn’t have time to get a visa before your travel or forgot (didn’t know that it is necessary) to apply for a visa beforehand.

Note that long waiting in lines for a visa on arrival is extremely common, especially during the holiday season, and it may be complicated to find the line you need. If your travel destination has an alternative option – an eVisa – we recommend applying online in advance.

Still, in case you don’t apply ahead of time, these countries suggest a visa on arrival:

• Armenia
• Bangladesh
• Burkina Faso
• Bahrain
• Burundi
• Egypt
• Guinea Bissau
• Indonesia
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Cambodia
• Comoros
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Lebanon
• Sri Lanka
• Madagascar
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritania
• Maldives
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Nepal
• Papua New Guinea
• Pakistan
• Sierra Leone
• Somalia
• Togo
• Timor Leste
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Tanzania
• Zimbabwe
• Seychelles
• Palau
• Rwanda
• Saudi Arabia
• Solomon Islands

*Electronic Travel Authorization is necessary for obtaining a visa on arrival, so you still have to make some preparations beforehand.

Countries where Canadian citizens need a visa to travel to

It is mandatory for Canadian passport holders to make an in-person appointment at the office if they need a visa to the countries below:

• Afghanistan
• Bhutan
• Central African Republic
• Republic of the Congo
• Cameroon
• China
• Algeria
• Eritrea
• Ghana
• Equatorial Guinea
• Iran
• North Korea
• Liberia
• Libya
• Mali
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Nauru
• Syria
• Chad
• Turkmenistan
• Venezuela
• Yemen
• Russia
• Sudan