Visa and Immigration Information for Canada

Canada

Visa Information

Passport requirements

All nationals require a valid passport.

Only exception are nationals of the following countries who may also present an alternative document of identification instead of a passport: Canada, USA.

Mentioned validity: beyond the intended departure date from Canada. Persons under 18 years of age who are unaccompanied by an adult should bring with them a letter from a parent or guardian giving them permission to travel to Canada.

Visa requirements

Who does not require a visa?

Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa when entering as a tourist:

Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, North Korea, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, The Bahamas, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City.

Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovak Republic do require a visa.

Required documents for visa application

Tourist Visa:

Application form
Passport-size photo
Valid passport with 1 full blank page
Return ticket
Evidence of sufficient funds for stay
Proof of purpose of visit
Visa fee payment
Stamped, self-addressed envelope when postal application

1) Proof of immigration status in country of residence. 2) Details of travel plans.

Validity of Visa

Tourist Visa: 90 days.
Student Visa: 90 days.

Costs of Visa

Student Visa: 85 EUR

Tourist Visa: Single-entry/multiple-entry. Transit visas are necessary for all nationals who require a visitor visa.

Time required to issue visa

Tourist Visa: 20 days
Student Visa: 20 days

40 days if applied by post.

Embassy contact information

High Commission of Canada in England UK:
Embassy of Canada in USA:
High Commission of Canada in Australia:

All information on this page has been carefully investigated. However visa requirements change frequently and the information is provided without any guarantee.

Before departure it is recommended to check the website of the embassy. For further questions regarding visa requirements contact directly the embassy of Canada in your country.

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