If you have a Canadian passport, you can visit many countries in the world to enjoy the diverse culture and breathtaking landscapes. In 2024, the Canadian passport ranks 8th in the Global Passport Index, which is a powerful passport that allows you to travel on a Canadian passport. In this article, we will show you which countries Canadian passport holders can visit without a visa.

Canada passport benefits

When you hold a Canadian passport, you can enjoy many benefits. Here you can check the benefits below:

  • If you have a Canadian passport, you can travel visa-free to 185 countries around the world.
  • You can obtain multiple citizenship because Canada allows you to hold both a Canadian passport and your home country passport. 
  • You can live, study and work in Canada. And you will enjoy many benefits and extensive health care benefits.

What countries can Canadian passport holders travel without visa 

Canada passport is a powerful passport, ranking the 6th place among all the passports. With a  Canada passport, you can travel to different countries without a visa.

Europe

CountriesAllowed StayNote
Albania  90 days
Andorra 90 days
Ireland 90 days
Moldova 9090 days
Monaco90 days
Montenegro90 days
Austria 90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Bulgaria90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Croatia90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Cyprus90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Czech Republic90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Estonia90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Finland90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Germany90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Iceland90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Greece90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Italy90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Latvia90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Liechetenstein90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Lithuania90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Luxembourg90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Malta90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Netherland90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Porland90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Portugal90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Romania90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Slovakia90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Slovenia90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Spain90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Sweden90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Switzerland90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Belgium90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days90 days within any 6-month period.
Denmarkand90 days90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen
Hungary90 days90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen
Jamaica90 days90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen
Franceand territories90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area (in the Regions of France).
Belarus 30 daysTravellers can enjoy the 30-day visa free when they arrive and depart visa Minsk International Airport instead of the Russian Federation airport. Otherwise, they are required to have a visa.
Georgia 1 year
North Macedonia90 days
Norway3 months
Serbia90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Kingdom6 months
Vatican City

North America

CountriesAllowed stayNote
United States6 months
Mexico180 daysIt will depend on the arrival by the boder agents.
Costa Rica90 days
El Salvador3 months
Guatemala90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Tunisia4 months

Asia

CountriesAllowed stayNote
Japan90 days
Oman14 days
Israel3 months
Kazakhstan90 days
Tajikistan30 dayse-Visa holders can enter all border points.
Brunei 14 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Malaysia3 months
Mongolia30 days
Philippines30 days
Quatar30 days
Singapore30 days
Thailand30 days
Turkey90 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
Uzbekistan30 days

South America

CountriesAllowed stayNote
Brazil90 daysCanadian citizens need a visa from April 10, 2024
Barbados6 months
Belize
Bolivia90 days
Ecuador90 days
Chile 90 days90 days
Colombia90 days256,000 Colombian Pesos (equivalent to CAD$85) must be paid upon arrival. Passengers who are over 79 years old or less than 14 years old are exempt. 
Guyana3 months
Panama90 days
Peru90 days
Suriname90 days

South Africa

CountriesAllowed StayNote
Angola30 daysTravellers must register online at least five days before arrival
Argentina90 days
Botswana90 days
Cape Verde30 daysTravellers must register online at least five days prior to arrival
Eswatini30 days
Gambia90 days
Lesotho
Malawi30 days
Mauritius90 days
Morocco3 months
Mozambique30 daysYou need to resgister the e-visa platform 48 hours before travel.
Namibia3 months
Sao Tome and Principle15 days
Senegal90 days
South Africa90 days
Uruguay3 months
Zambia30 days

Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

CountriesAllowed StayNote
Antigua and Barbuda  6 months
Bahamas  8 months
Dominica  6 months
Dominican Republic  30 days
Grenada  3 monthsIf you don’t depart from the United States, you can enter with an ID card.From December 1st 2020, all passengers need to complete the online application to get a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada. 
Haiti  3 months
Saint Kitts and Nevis   6 months
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines  3 months
Trinidad and Tobago

Pacific Ocean

CountriesAllowed StayNote
Fiji4 months
Honduras3 months
Kiribati90 days
Micronesia30 days
Samoa60 days
San Marino
Vanuatu30 days

What countries issue evisa to Canada passport holders

If you want to enter the following countries with your Canada passport, you are required to obatin an evisa. Here you can check the list below. 

  • Azerbaijan: 30 days
  • Benin:  30 days 
  • Bhutan
  • Cameroon
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo: 7 days
  • Côte d’Ivoire: 3 months 
  • Djibouti: 90 days
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Gabon: 90 days
  • Guinea: 90 days
  • India: 30 days
  • Myanmar: 28 days
  • Nigeria: 90 days
  • South Sudan
  • Togo:15 days
  • Uganda: 3 months
  • Vietnam
  • Armenia:  180 days per year
  • Bahrain: 14 days
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cambodia: 30 days
  • Ethiopia: up to 90 days
  • Indonesia: 30 days
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait: 3 months
  • Laos: 30 days

What countries issue visa on arrival to Canada citizens

When Canada passport holders want to travel to the following countries, you can obtain a visa upon arrival, which can save your time and effort. 

  • Bangladesh: 30 days
  • Burundi: 1 month
  • Comoros: 45 days
  • Guinea-Bissa: 90 days
  • Iraq: 60 days
  • Madagascar: 60 days
  • Marshall Islands: 90 days
  • Mauritania
  • Somalia
  • Sri Lanka: 30 days
  • Timor-Leste: 30 days
  • Tuvalu: 1 month
  • Zimbabwe: 30 days
  • Nepal: 90 days
  • Rwanda 30 days
  • Saudi Arabia 90 days
  • Sierra Leone 30 days
  • Tanzania 30 days

Countries with visa requirements for Canadian citizens

However, when you want to enter these countries, you must apply for a visa in advance. And you must show it with your valid passport to the officials at the border. Otherwise, you are not allowed to enter these following countries. 

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Chad 
  • Central African Republic
  • China
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Egypt
  • Eritrea
  • Ghana
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Nauru
  • Niger
  • Russia
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Turkmenistan
  • Venezuela
  • Yemen

FAQ:

How many countries can a Canadian visit without a visa?

According to the Global Passport Index, if you hold a Canadian passport, you can travel visa-free or obtain a visa on arrival to 189 countries and territories.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for USA?

No. Under immigration rules, Canadian citizens do not need a visa when visiting the United States for tourism or business. However, they are required to obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) permit or a nonimmigrant visa if they enter the United States for work or study.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa to travel to Europe?

It will depend on which countries you travel to in Europe. For most countries in Europe, such as the European Union, Canadian passport holders do not need a visa. This means that the 27 countries in Europe’s Schengen Area are visa-free for Canadian passport holders for up to 90 days for business or tourism trips.

Is Dubai visa free for Canadian citizens?

No. When you want to travel to Dubai, you can stay in Dubai visa-free for up to 30 days. However, if you want to extend your stay in Dubai, you need to apply for a visa that will allow you to stay longer.

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you have a Canadian passport, it can allow you to travel to many countries without applying for a visa, for a limited time. It is recommended that you check immigration rules before you travel to other countries. You must make sure that your passport is valid when you travel around the world to avoid invalid documents.

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By Dolores Xiao

I am a content creator and marketer with over 5 years of professional writing experience. I hold a bachelor's degree in communications and have a natural curiosity about technology, as evidenced by my technology blog. As an avid traveler, I draw upon adventures in over 10 countries to inject unique cultural perspectives into my articles and social media campaigns. I thrive on developing engaging content that informs and inspires audiences.