North America
Canada Visa Requirements
Vast & Welcoming — everything you need to know about visiting Canada.
About Canada
Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and north to the Arctic. Banff and Jasper National Parks offer some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth, Niagara Falls straddles the border with thundering power, the cosmopolitan cities of Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal buzz with cultural energy, and the maritime provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island enchant with their rugged coasts and warm communities.
Visa Requirements for Canada
Canada requires an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling by air. The eTA is linked electronically to your passport and is valid for 5 years or until your passport expires. US citizens are exempt from the eTA requirement. Citizens of countries that require a Canadian visa must apply through an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online portal or through a Visa Application Centre (VAC).
Travel Tips & Entry Advice
Canada has extreme seasonal weather — winter temperatures can drop to -40°C in parts of the prairies, while summers can be warm and pleasant. Pack layers year-round. The Canadian wilderness is breathtaking but requires respect — bear safety awareness is important in national parks. Canada operates in both metric and imperial systems. Healthcare is not free for visitors; travel insurance is essential.
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Key Facts
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
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- Language
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- Region
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