North America
Canada
Canada visit visa requirements
Canada · CN Tower Toronto / Niagara · Wikimedia Commons
Summary
Canada destination guide
Verified 22 September 2026
- Visit routes
- Visitor visa (TRV) · eTA
This is the Canada hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.
- Many nationalities need a visitor visa before travel. - Visa-exempt nationalities flying to Canada generally need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). - US citizens have separate entry rules (usually no eTA/visitor visa for visits — confirm IRCC). - Visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html - Visitor visa: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html - How to apply: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html - eTA: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html - Processing times: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html
Checklist
Document requirements
IRCC issues a personalized document checklist in the online account after you answer questionnaire (forms include IMM 5257 etc.). Typical themes: passport, photos, funds, ties, purpose, biometrics when required.
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Unknown — not found as a single official fee in this pack. Check the apply links before paying anyone.
Processing (official)
Use IRCC processing times tool
Official only
How to apply
You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.
- Official hubcanada.cawww.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html
- Official hubcanada.cawww.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html
- Official hubcanada.cawww.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html
- Official hubcanada.cawww.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html
Check another passport
The flight animation takes you to the guide for the countries you pick.
Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
By passport
Status recorded for common passports
- PakistanVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- IndiaVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- BangladeshVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- NigeriaVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- PhilippinesVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- EgyptVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- United Arab EmiratesCheck IRCC tool — mixed historically; verify liveDepends — verify
- Saudi ArabiaCheck IRCC tool — mixed historically; verify liveDepends — verify
- United KingdomOften eTA / visa-exempt class — verifyETA / ETIAS
- United StatesOften eTA / visa-exempt class — verifyETA / ETIAS
- ChinaVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- TurkeyVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- IndonesiaVisitor visa (TRV) commonDepends — verify
- BrazilCheck live tool (rules have changed over time)Depends — verify
Quick answers
FAQ
What visit permissions does Canada use?
Canada is recorded with these visit routes: Visitor visa (TRV); eTA. Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.
Where do I apply for a Canada visit visa?
Apply only on an official site. This page links to canada.ca, canada.ca, canada.ca.
Is a Canada visa refusal rate published?
Not officially published for Canada in this research pack.