The Canadian passport is very powerful. It lets Canadians travel to many countries without needing a visa for a certain time. Here is a detailed guide on the countries Canadian passport holders can visit without a visa.
Europe
Schengen Area Countries
Canadians can travel to many European countries without a visa. Most of these countries are in the Schengen Area. Canadians can stay in these countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Here is a list of Schengen Area countries and candidates where Canadians can go without a visa:
| Country | Stay Duration | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 90 days | 🇦🇹 |
| Belgium | 90 days | 🇧🇪 |
| Bulgaria | 90 days | 🇧🇬 |
| Croatia | 90 days | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· |
| Cyprus | 90 days | 🇨🇾 |
| Czech Republic | 90 days | 🇨🇿 |
| Denmark | 90 days | 🇩🇰 |
| Estonia | 90 days | 🇪🇪 |
| Finland | 90 days | 🇫🇮 |
| France | 90 days | 🇫🇷 |
| Germany | 90 days | 🇩🇪 |
| Greece | 90 days | 🇬🇷 |
| Hungary | 90 days | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º |
| Iceland | 90 days | 🇮🇸 |
| Italy | 90 days | 🇮🇹 |
| Latvia | 90 days | 🇱🇻 |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days | 🇱🇮 |
| Lithuania | 90 days | 🇱🇹 |
| Luxembourg | 90 days | 🇱🇺 |
| Malta | 90 days | 🇲🇹 |
| Monaco | 90 days | 🇲🇨 |
| Netherlands | 90 days | 🇳🇱 |
| Norway | 90 days | 🇳🇴 |
| Poland | 90 days | 🇵🇱 |
| Portugal | 90 days | 🇵🇹 |
| San Marino | 90 days | 🇸🇲 |
| Slovakia | 90 days | 🇸🇰 |
| Slovenia | 90 days | 🇸🇮 |
| Spain | 90 days | 🇪🇸 |
| Sweden | 90 days | 🇸🇪 |
| Switzerland | 90 days | 🇨🇠|
| Romania | 90 days | 🇷🇴 |
| Vatican City | 90 days | 🇻🇦 |
Other European Countries
There are other European countries outside the Schengen Area where Canadians can travel without a visa.
| Country | Stay Duration | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days | 🇦🇱 |
| Andorra | 90 days | 🇦🇩 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days | 🇧🇦 |
| Gibraltar | 90 days | 🇬🇮 |
| Ireland | 90 days | 🇮🇪 |
| Montenegro | 90 days | 🇲🇪 |
| North Macedonia | 90 days | 🇲🇰 |
| Serbia | 90 days | 🇷🇸 |
| United Kingdom | 6 months | 🇬🇧 |
| Ukraine | 90 days | 🇺🇦 |
Non-European Countries
Six Months or More
Some countries outside Europe allow Canadians to stay for six months or more without a visa.
| Country | Stay Duration | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 6 months | 🇦🇬 |
| Bahamas | 8 months | 🇧🇸 |
| Barbados | 6 months | 🇧🇧 |
| Cayman Islands | 6 months | 🇰🇾 |
| Dominica | 6 months | 🇩🇲 |
| Georgia | 360 days | 🇬🇪 |
| South Korea | 6 months | 🇰🇷 |
| Mexico | 6 months | 🇲🇽 |
| Montserrat | 6 months | 🇲🇸 |
| Panama | 6 months | 🇵🇦 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 6 months | 🇰🇳 |
| United States | 6 months | 🇺🇸 |
Ninety Days
These countries allow Canadians to stay for up to 90 days without a visa.
| Country | Stay Duration | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | 90 days | 🇦🇮 |
| Argentina | 90 days | 🇦🇷 |
| Bermuda | 90 days | 🇧🇲 |
| Bolivia | 90 days | 🇧🇴 |
| Bonaire | 90 days | 🇧🇶 |
| Botswana | 90 days | 🇧🇼 |
| Chile | 90 days | 🇨🇱 |
| Colombia | 90 days | 🇨🇴 |
| Costa Rica | 90 days | 🇨🇷 |
| Curacao | 90 days | 🇨🇼 |
| Dominican Republic | 90 days | 🇩🇴 |
| Ecuador | 90 days | 🇪🇨 |
| El Salvador | 90 days | 🇸🇻 |
| Eswatini | 90 days | 🇸🇿 |
| Fiji | 90 days | 🇫🇯 |
| French Guiana | 90 days | 🇬🇫 |
| Gambia | 90 days | 🇬🇲 |
| Greenland | 90 days | 🇬🇱 |
| Grenada | 90 days | 🇬🇩 |
| Guatemala | 90 days | 🇬🇹 |
| Guyana | 90 days | 🇬🇾 |
| Haiti | 90 days | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹ |
| Hong Kong | 90 days | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° |
| Honduras | 90 days | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡³ |
| Israel | 90 days | 🇮🇱 |
| Jamaica | 90 days | 🇯🇲 |
| Japan | 90 days | 🇯🇵 |
| Malaysia | 90 days | 🇲🇾 |
| Mauritius | 90 days | 🇲🇺 |
| Mayotte | 90 days | 🇾🇹 |
| Moldova | 90 days | 🇲🇩 |
| Morocco | 90 days | 🇲🇦 |
| Namibia | 90 days | 🇳🇦 |
| New Caledonia | 90 days | 🇳🇨 |
| New Zealand | 90 days | 🇳🇿 |
| Nicaragua | 90 days | 🇳🇮 |
| Peru | 90 days | 🇵🇪 |
| Reunion | 90 days | 🇷🇪 |
| Senegal | 90 days | 🇸🇳 |
| Singapore | 90 days | 🇸🇬 |
| South Africa | 90 days | 🇿🇦 |
| Taiwan | 90 days | 🇹🇼 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days | 🇹🇹 |
| Tunisia | 90 days | 🇹🇳 |
| Turks and Caicos | 90 days | 🇹🇨 |
| Uruguay | 90 days | 🇺🇾 |
| Venezuela | 90 days | 🇻🇪 |
Thirty Days
Some countries allow Canadians to visit for up to 30 days without a visa.
| Country | Stay Duration | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba | 30 days | 🇦🇼 |
| Belarus | 30 days | 🇧🇾 |
| Belize | 30 days | 🇧🇿 |
| British Virgin Islands | 30 days | 🇻🇬 |
| Cook Islands | 30 days | 🇨🇰 |
| Indonesia | 30 days | 🇮🇩 |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days | 🇰🇿 |
| Micronesia | 30 days | 🇫🇲 |
| Mongolia | 30 days | 🇲🇳 |
| Niue | 30 days | 🇳🇺 |
| Philippines | 30 days | 🇵🇠|
| Qatar | 30 days | 🇶🇦 |
| Saint Lucia (6 weeks) | 42 days | 🇱🇨 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 30 days | 🇻🇨 |
| Thailand | 30 days | 🇹🇠|
| Uzbekistan | 30 days | 🇺🇿 |
| Vanuatu | 30 days | 🇻🇺 |
Less Than Thirty Days
Some countries have a visa-free stay of less than 30 days.
| Country | Stay Duration | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei | 14 days | 🇧🇳 |
| Lesotho | 14 days | 🇱🇸 |
| Kiribati | 28 days | 🇰🇮 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 15 days | 🇸🇹 |
Electronic Travel Authorizations
Some countries require Canadians to get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) before traveling. This process is simple and can be done online. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea already have this system. Europe will start using the ETIAS system in 2025 for travel to Schengen Area countries.
Entry Requirements
Even though Canadians can travel to these countries without a visa, they still need a valid passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned stay. For some countries, Canadians might need an electronic travel authorization.
Canadians Who Need a Visa
If Canadians do not meet the visa-free conditions, they need to apply for a visa. This can be done online, on arrival, or at an embassy. The purpose of the visit must be for tourism or business, and the stay must not exceed the allowed number of days.
Canadian Permanent Residents
Permanent residents of Canada with a passport from another country might need a visa to visit these countries. It depends on the passport they hold. However, if their country is eligible for ETIAS, they can travel to Schengen Area countries without a visa starting in 2025.
In summary, the Canadian passport allows visa-free travel to many countries. The list includes many European countries, as well as nations in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Canadians can enjoy long stays in some countries and short stays in others. Remember to check the entry requirements before traveling to ensure a smooth trip