Which Countries Canadian Nationals Need Visa for Travel?

Canada has the 5th most powerful passport in the world, as per Global Passport Index Ranking for year 2022. When we talk about passport strength, we’re talking about how many destinations the holder can visit without needing a visa. Also according to the Global Passport Index, Canadians can travel to 105 countries visa free, 50 countries they can avail visa on arrival, 6 countries an advance Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required and only for 37 countries an advance visa is required at their local consulate or embassy before the travel.

We have divided the countries list in the same 4 categories as follows:

Name of 105 Countries where Canadians Can Enter Visa Free

Following is the list, where as a Canadian Passport holder you can enter without any visa or any other prior arrangements; however, when you are travelling to these countries, it is recommended that you should have arranged the following;

• Travel Medical Insurance
• Accommodation Arrangements
• Financial Arrangements for the duration of your stay

Name of 50 Countries where Canadians Can Avail Visa On-Arrival

Canadian nationals visiting to the following countries will require to obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport, seaport, or land border; the list is as following:

Name of 6 Countries where Canadians Require ETA

Canadians need to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) document in hand before arriving to the following countries. The ETA for these countries can be applied online and the process is quick.

Name of 37 Countries where Canadians Require Proper Visa

Before you visit the following countries, you need a visa prior entering to the port of entry to these countries, the list is as following;

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