Do you need a visa for Canada?
Entry rules for Canada for 8 passports, each checked against the official source: 1 without a visa, 7 with a pre-registration, 0 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Pre-registration | eTA required to fly. Australian passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | Pre-registration | eTA required. French passport holders need an eTA to visit Canada. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | Pre-registration | eTA required to fly. German passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | Pre-registration | eTA required. Portuguese passport holders need an eTA before flying to Canada for a short visit. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | Pre-registration | eTA required to fly. Spanish passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| Switzerland | Pre-registration | eTA required. Swiss passport holders need an eTA before flying to Canada for a stay of up to 6 months. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | Pre-registration | eTA required to fly. British passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa and no eTA. US citizens need proper identification such as a valid US passport. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Canada
Canada offers glacier mountains, lake country, French-speaking Quebec and a long coastline, and each region makes for a very different trip.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guideTrip cost in CanadaA bed, food, transport and sights per day, at three price levels.
Open the calculatorPower plugs in CanadaSocket types and voltage, and whether you need an adapter.
Check your plugsVisa rules elsewhere in North America
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Canada?
eTA required to fly. Australian passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Canada?
eTA required. French passport holders need an eTA to visit Canada.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Canada?
eTA required to fly. German passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Canada?
eTA required. Portuguese passport holders need an eTA before flying to Canada for a short visit.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Canada?
eTA required to fly. Spanish passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada.
Do Swiss passport holders need a visa for Canada?
eTA required. Swiss passport holders need an eTA before flying to Canada for a stay of up to 6 months.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Canada?
eTA required to fly. British passport holders need an eTA to fly to or through Canada.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Canada?
No visa and no eTA. US citizens need proper identification such as a valid US passport.