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Canadian Passport

The citizens of Canada can visit 114 countries without a visa.

Canadian passport holders also have access to get 36 e-visas or 18 visas on arrival .

Canada has a population of 38M people and the capital is Ottawa 🇨🇦.

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Nearby countries.

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Canadian passport holders are United States, Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize, Honduras and Mexico .

Visa free countries

So, where can Canadians travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Canada citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

• 🇦🇱 Albania (90 days)
• 🇦🇩 Andorra (90 days)
• 🇦🇹 Austria (90 days)
• 🇧🇾 Belarus (30 days)
• 🇧🇪 Belgium (90 days)
• 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days)
• 🇧🇬 Bulgaria (90 days)
• 🇭🇷 Croatia (90 days)
• 🇨🇾 Cyprus (90 days)
• 🇩🇰 Denmark (90 days)
• 🇪🇪 Estonia (90 days)
• 🇫🇮 Finland (90 days)
• 🇫🇷 France (90 days)
• 🇩🇪 Germany (90 days)
• 🇬🇷 Greece (90 days)
• 🇭🇺 Hungary (90 days)
• 🇮🇸 Iceland (90 days)
• 🇮🇪 Ireland (90 days)
• 🇮🇹 Italy (90 days)
• 🇱🇻 Latvia (90 days)
• 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein (90 days)
• 🇱🇹 Lithuania (90 days)
• 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (90 days)
• 🇲🇹 Malta (90 days)
• 🇲🇩 Moldova (90 days)
• 🇲🇨 Monaco (90 days)
• 🇲🇪 Montenegro (90 days)
• 🇳🇱 Netherlands (90 days)
• 🇲🇰 North Macedonia (90 days)
• 🇳🇴 Norway (3 months)
• 🇵🇱 Poland (90 days)
• 🇵🇹 Portugal (90 days)
• 🇷🇴 Romania (90 days)
• 🇸🇲 San Marino (N/A)
• 🇷🇸 Serbia (90 days)
• 🇸🇰 Slovakia (90 days)
• 🇸🇮 Slovenia (90 days)
• 🇪🇸 Spain (90 days)
• 🇸🇪 Sweden (90 days)
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland (90 days)
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine (90 days)
• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (6 months)
• 🇻🇦 Vatican City (N/A)
• 🇦🇴 Angola (30 days)
• 🇧🇼 Botswana (90 days)
• 🇨🇻 Cape Verde (30 days)
• 🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
• 🇬🇲 Gambia (90 days)
• 🇱🇸 Lesotho (N/A)
• 🇲🇼 Malawi (30 days)
• 🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
• 🇲🇦 Morocco (3 months)
• 🇲🇿 Mozambique (30 days)
• 🇳🇦 Namibia (3 months)
• 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days)
• 🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)
• 🇿🇦 South Africa (90 days)
• 🇹🇳 Tunisia (4 months)
• 🇿🇲 Zambia (30 days)
• 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (6 months)
• 🇦🇷 Argentina (90 days)
• 🇧🇸 Bahamas (8 months)
• 🇧🇧 Barbados (6 months)
• 🇧🇿 Belize (N/A)
• 🇧🇴 Bolivia (90 days)
• 🇧🇷 Brazil (90 days)
• 🇨🇱 Chile (90 days)
• 🇨🇴 Colombia (90 days)
• 🇨🇷 Costa Rica (90 days)
• 🇩🇲 Dominica (6 months)
• 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (30 days)
• 🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
• 🇸🇻 El Salvador (3 months)
• 🇬🇩 Grenada (3 months)
• 🇬🇹 Guatemala (90 days)
• 🇬🇾 Guyana (3 months)
• 🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
• 🇭🇳 Honduras (3 months)
• 🇯🇲 Jamaica (90 days)
• 🇲🇽 Mexico (180 days)
• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua (90 days)
• 🇵🇦 Panama (180 days)
• 🇵🇾 Paraguay (90 days)
• 🇵🇪 Peru (90 days)
• 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis (6 months)
• 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (6 weeks)
• 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3 months)
• 🇸🇷 Suriname (90 days)
• 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (N/A)
• 🇺🇸 United States (6 months)
• 🇺🇾 Uruguay (3 months)
• 🇧🇳 Brunei (14 days)
• 🇬🇪 Georgia (1 year)
• 🇮🇱 Israel (3 months)
• 🇯🇵 Japan (90 days)
• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (30 days)
• 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (60 days)
• 🇲🇾 Malaysia (3 months)
• 🇲🇳 Mongolia (30 days)
• 🇴🇲 Oman (14 days / 30 days)
• 🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
• 🇶🇦 Qatar (30 days)
• 🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
• 🇹🇼 Taiwan (90 days)
• 🇹🇯 Tajikistan (30 days)
• 🇹🇭 Thailand (30 days)
• 🇹🇷 Turkey (90 days)
• 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (30 days)
• 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)
• 🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
• 🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
• 🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
• 🇼🇸 Samoa (60 days)
• 🇻🇺 Vanuatu (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia and was last updated on 4/1/2024.

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Passport Places – Canada

Canada’s stories are told through our unforgettable places.

Whether you are interested in castles, former jails, lighthouses, mansions, train stations or Indigenous heritage there’s a Passport Place for you. There’s no better way to discover Canada’s history than in an actual historic place. Discover places that amaze, delight, and inform.

Enjoy FREE admission at these special places with your National Trust membership. Membership starts at only $42. Join today!

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Hiscock House

Explore Hiscock House which stands as a reminder of the resilience of Emma Hiscock who was faced with the difficulties…

Mercantile Premises

Experience a Newfoundland outport shop from the early 20th century at the Mercantile Premises in Trinity. In the 1700s, when…

Battle Harbour National Historic District

For two centuries Battle Harbour was the economic and social center of southeastern Labrador coast. The location’s mercantile saltfish premises…

Historic Markerville Creamery Museum

Historic Markerville is located 25 minutes west of Red Deer and 20 minutes south west of Sylvan Lake. Originally established…

Doukhobor Discovery Centre

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre (DDC) is home to ten historical buildings on ten acres of land. It holds roughly 1,600…

McAdam Railway Station

Built in 1900, the McAdam Railway Station is a National and Provincial Historic site and a designated Heritage Railway Station….

Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre

Experience the frontier for First Nations, Métis and pioneer society during 1870-1905. The Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre is a…

Conception Bay Museum

The past comes alive inside the Conception Bay Museum through exhibits highlighting the major aviation and pirating history of one…

Cape Bonavista Lighthouse

Experience a light keeper’s day in 1870 – a 24/7 job of polishing glass, filling oil lamps, recording weather patterns,…

Mockbeggar Plantation

Experience a guided tour of the Mockbeggar Plantation fishery, once a thriving operation that played a major role in the…

Beothuk Interpretation Centre

Three hundred years ago, this site in Boyd’s Cove was a Beothuk village. Explore the Beothuk Interpretation Centre where exhibits…

Cupids Cove Plantation

Experience a guided tour of this active archeological dig on the site of a colony established by John Guy in…

Colony of Avalon

Real History in Real Time With every scrape of an archaeologist’s trowel, stirring of a pot, or planting of a…

Heart’s Content Cable Station

Explores the amazing story of our connected world, and how a small Newfoundland town became a hub of global communications…

Point Amour Lighthouse

The Point Amour Lighthouse stands tall amid the limestone cliffs on the south coast of Labrador. Explore the lighthouse with…

Colonial Building

The Colonial Building was home to the Newfoundland and Labrador Legislative Assembly from 1850 until 1959. A gem of neoclassical…

Commissariat House

Explore one of the finest examples of nineteenth century Georgian architecture in Newfoundland and Labrador by visiting The Commissariat. Enjoy…

Newman Wine Vaults

Experience the cool quiet of stone walls infused during a visit to the Newman Wine Vaults – a hidden historical…

O’Dell House Museum

The O’Dell House Museum is the former home of Nova Scotia Pony Express rider Corey O’Dell and his family. Located…

Sinclair Inn

Visit one of the oldest wooden structures in Canada, a National Historic site within a National Historic District. Built in…

Beaconsfield Historic House

Designed and built by W.C. Harris in 1877, Beaconsfield was one of Charlottetown’s most elegant homes. Featuring the finest in…

Elmira Railway Museum Station House

For many years Elmira Station served as the end of the line for Prince Edward Island’s railway. Today, displays of…

Acadian Museum

Follow the fascinating odyssey of Island Acadians from 1720 to the present; discover treasures related to the Acadians’ 300 year…

Basin Head Fisheries Museum

Situated on the bluff overlooking the Northumberland Strait, Basin Head Fisheries Museum tells the story of PEI’s historic inshore fishery with all…

Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Yeo House invites visitors to step back in time and re-live the story of Prince…

Orwell Corner Historic Village

Surround yourself with the mood, charm and activities of a small Prince Edward Island agricultural crossroads in the 1890s. Engage…

The Fredericton Regional Museum

The Fredericton Region Museum is a gateway into the exciting history and diverse heritage of central New Brunswick. Because central…

Beaubears Island

Quoomeneegook, or “Island of Pines” welcomes you. Come and learn from historical characters or the self-guided panels, walk the trails,…

Kings Landing

There’s No Time Like the Present to Discover the Past!  From feeling the floorboards shake as a giant water-powered saw…

Connell House

Connell House, originally the residence of the Hon. Charles Connell, is the permanent home of the Carleton County Historical Society….

Old Carleton County Court House

Built in 1833 and expanded in 1866, the Old Carleton County Courthouse in Upper Woodstock was the first courthouse in…

Aux Trois Couvents

Come tour permanent exhibitions about the history of one of the first French settlements in North America. Attractions include the…

Seigneurial Mill of Les Éboulements

Built around 1790 by the Seigneur, Jean-François Tremblay, this building has changed very little over the past 230 years, despite…

Papineau Memorial Chapel

NOTE:  The National Trust for Canada’s Papineau Memorial Chapel is currently closed to the public for conservation work. To follow…

The Hurtubise House

The Hurtubise House is the oldest farmhouse building in Westmount. It was built in 1739 for Jean Hurtubise, son of…

Morrin Centre – National Historic Site

Discover Living History, Discover the Morrin Centre. Discover the secrets of this National Historic Site. Walk through the sinister Jail…

Fieldcote is a cultural heritage centre with an emphasis on the collection, preservation and exhibition of local history, the promotion…

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) is located in the annex of the former Rosamond Woolen Company in Almonte, Ontario;…

Hillary House

Built in 1862, Hillary House is recognized by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board as one of Canada’s best…

Bell Homestead National Historic Site

This is the site of one of the most important scientific breakthroughs in history.  On July 26th, 1874, the young…

His Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks

Built in 1785, His Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawk was the first Protestant church run in Upper Canada and…

Myrtleville House Museum

Myrtleville House is a charming early 19th century homestead in Brantford, Ontario. The house tells the story of four generations of…

Woodland Cultural Centre

Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve and promote Indigenous history, art, language and culture. We welcome you to visit and…

Fulford Place

This 20,000 square-foot Edwardian mansion was built between 1899 and 1901 by Senator George Taylor Fulford, who made his fortune…

Ireland House Museum

About Museums of Burlington:   Museums of Burlington proudly celebrates local heritage through unique, interactive programming and special events for…

Diefenbunker Museum

When you visit the Diefenbunker, you are stepping into history. The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is a four-storey, 100,000-square-foot…

Ruthven Park

Experience the 1,500-acre country estate and former home of five generations of the Thompson family located in southwestern Ontario in…

Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History

Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History (formerly Uncle Tom’s Cabin) is built on the site of the Black settlement that…

Dryden Museum

See a variety of stone tools and beautiful beadwork. Learn about pre-European fishing and hunting traditions. Exhibits at the Dryden…

Griffin House

Visit this preserved early 19th century home, set on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Dundas Valley. Explore the history of…

Huron County Museum

The Huron County Museum is home to historical and cultural exhibitions, both temporary and permanent.  Thousands of artifacts illustrate the…

Huron Historic Gaol National Historic Site

The Huron Historic Gaol is a unique octagonal building which served as the County Jail from its opening in 1841…

Hamilton Children’s Museum

Hamilton Children’s Museum invites young visitors to stretch their imagination as they touch, build and experiment in a friendly, child-focused…

Dundurn Castle

Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830s on Burlington Heights; the former site of…

Hamilton & Scourge National Historic Site

The Hamilton and Scourge were initially named the Diana and the Lord Nelson respectively, before the War of 1812. They were not large specialized war vessels; instead, they were…

Military Museum

Burlington Heights, where Dundurn Castle and the Hamilton Military Museum now stand, was occupied by the British military from 1813…

Museum of Steam and Technology

Witness the social and mechanical life of Canada’s early industrial revolution. Housed in a 160-year-old Waterworks, this National Historic Site…

Discover one of the finest examples of an intact historic home in Canada during a guided tour with a costumed…

Banting House National Historic Site

Banting House National Historic Site of Canada creates public awareness and understanding of the national historic significance of Sir Frederick…

Homewood Museum

Homewood Museum is one of the oldest houses in Ontario. This two-storey stone house was built between 1799 and 1800…

Niagara Historical Society Museum

Memorial Hall, the museum’s current home, is Ontario’s Oldest Museum Building. Discover the beauty and history of Niagara-on-the-Lake with a…

Buxton Museum

The Elgin Settlement began in 1849 and “ceased” settlement status in 1872, when the Elgin Association (which was the corporation…

Chiefswood National Historic Site

Chiefswood National Historic Site was built in 1853-1856 by Mohawk Chief George Johnson for his English Bride Emily Howells. Together…

Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site

Tour the Oil Museum of Canada to learn the story of innovation and contributions made by Canada’s oil pioneers. Immerse yourself in…

Leacock Museum National Historic Site

The historic summer home of humourist Stephen Butler Leacock houses the world’s largest archival holding of Leacock manuscripts. The collection…

Parkwood National Historic Site

Inspired by early 20th century Beaux-Arts design, the Parkwood mansion was built between 1915-17, shortly before McLaughlin became founding President…

Musée Bytown Museum

Housed in Ottawa’s oldest stone structure, the BYTOWN MUSEUM explores the city’s history from the early years of Rideau Canal…

Billy Bishop Home and Museum

Discover the home… Discover the hero. The Billy Bishop Home & Museum was built in 1884 and is a beautiful…

Scarborough Museum

Scarborough Museum is set along the walking trails of beautiful Thomson Memorial Park, once the farm fields of Scarborough’s first…

Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum

Experience a guided tour of the architecturally stunning Sharon Temple. Completed in 1832, the Sharon Temple is the center of…

Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead

Adelaide Hunter Hoodless has been called one of the most famous Canadian women yet one of the most obscure because she is…

Battlefield

Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family. The Gages worked the land…

Annandale House

Annandale House was built in the 1880s by Edwin Delevan Tillson, the first mayor of Tillsonburg and son of the…

Colborne Lodge

Explore 19th-century innovation and creativity, city building, science, technology and design as exemplified by John Howard at Colborne Lodge. The site was…

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse

The Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is the oldest school still standing in Toronto. Originally a one-room school named Ward Street School,…

Fort York National Historic Site

Fort York is a 43-acre national historic site located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Referred to as Toronto’s founding…

Gibson House Museum

Gibson House was built in 1851 and became a heritage museum in 1971, interpreting 19th-century domestic arts and rural life skills…

Mackenzie House

Mackenzie House was the last home of Toronto’s first mayor, William Lyon Mackenzie, and is located downtown just steps from…

Market Gallery

The Market Gallery animates the second floor of the South St. Lawrence Market which encloses all that remains of Toronto’s…

Montgomery’s Inn Museum

Montgomery’s Inn Museum highlights the historical role played by the Inn as a tavern, farm, local gathering place, and community…

Spadina Museum

Spadina Museum offers a glimpse of Toronto during the 1900-1930 period through the lens of the Austin family. The museum…

Todmorden Mills

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site features a group of historic buildings set in the scenic Don Valley that were once part…

Toronto Botanical Garden

Programs, garden tours, nature day camps, field trips, and an extensive horticultural library; LEED Silver Certified Building with an energy-efficient…

Toronto Railway Museum

Located in the historic John Street Roundhouse, the Toronto Railway Museum offers a family-oriented and informative look into Toronto’s railway…

François Baby House National Historic Site

The Maison François Baby House is an historic residence that was owned by the prominent local politician François Baby. The house was known…

Fort La Reine Museum

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Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre

Small Mansion Big History Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre is a national historic site that is one of the finest…

Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site

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Lougheed House

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Canadian Energy Museum: Home of Leduc #1

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Métis Crossing

Métis Crossing is the first major Métis cultural destination in Alberta and is a premier centre for Alberta Métis cultural…

Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery

Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery is a cultural hub that provides integrative art and regional history programs to encourage new…

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

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Kettle Valley Steam Railway

Welcoming visitors from all over the world and Canadians who have a passion for rail travel, the Kettle Valley Steam…

Historic Stewart Farm

Visit this picturesque site telling that story of a Surrey family circa 1900, the family friendly site is open to visitors…

Historic O’Keefe Ranch

Step Back in Time…To the early days of the Okanagan Valley. The O’Keefe Ranch was founded in 1867 and represents…

Craigdarroch Castle – National Historic Site

Photo: Steve Roper Craigdarroch Castle was built by Scottish-born coal and shipping baron Robert Dunsmuir. Started in 1887 and perched…

Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens

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Old Log Church Museum

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You can submit most passport applications at a Service Canada Centre . However, certain complex applications need to be submitted at a passport office . Learn what passport applications you need to submit at a passport office  (opens in a new tab)   .

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With a passport ranking of 6 th in the world (according to Henley & Partners Passport Index ), holders of the Canadian passport can have access to 104 countries and destinations worldwide. In addition, you can have access to 39 using visa-on-arrival, and 28 other countries with e-Visa.

Canada has a total population of approximately 38 million people and its capital is in Ottawa.

Nearby countries

These are the nearby countries holders of a Canadian passport can visit visa-free:

• United States
• El Salvador
• Honduras and Mexico .

Visa-free countries for Canadian Passport

Here is the complete list of countries you can visit visa-free with a Canadian passport.

This data has been sourced from  Wikipedia

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How many countries can canadian passport enter without visa.

Presently, the Canadian passport grants you access to 104 countries and destinations around the world, visa-free. In addition, you can have access to 39 using visa-on-arrival, and 28 other countries with e-Visa.

How powerful is the Canadian passport?

The Canadian passport is ranked 6 th in the world, according to the Henley & Partners Passport index.

Do Canadian citizens need visa for USA?

Canadian citizens, normally, do not require visas for entry into the US. However, there are some exceptions to this condition.

Do Canadians Need Visa for UK?

Canadian citizens do not require a visa to travel to the United Kingdom. However, there may be certain specific documentation that holders of Canadian passports need to possess when crossing the border.

Do Canadians need a visa for Germany?

Canadians don’t need a visa in order to enter Germany or any country within the Schengen area. Albeit, it should be noted that this visa-free travel permits holders of a Canadian passport to stay for a period between 90 days to 180 days.

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Passport and Visa Free Destinations for Canadians

Looking for passport and visa free destinations for Canadians? Find out all about it with our guide for travelers!

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If you are a Canadian, you need to know about passports and visa-free destinations for Canadians . Having one of the most important passports in the world, there are many places to visit without needing to process many documents!

Therefore, if you want to plan your next trip from Canada to somewhere else , knowing where to go without needing a Visa will surely help you out!

Passport Free Destinations

Currently, the only passport-free destination for Canadians is the United States through an air route. Because of the NEXUS program, Canadians have the opportunity to undergo pre-screening and, if they pass, benefit from expedited entrance. This is the only current agreement that Canada has for passport-free travel.

Another example of international passport-free travel is the Schengen Area , where citizens can travel, throughout member states, just like the South American Mercosur where citizens of member states can freely travel with just their national identification card.

Visa Free Destinations

Many destinations require only a Canadian passport for entry, making them visa-free destinations for Canadians . Other destinations only require an eTA (electronic travel authorization). No visa is needed, and there are even places where the visa is provided upon arrival.

To get all the facts straight, Canadian passport holders can travel to 115 destinations without a visa. Nonetheless, 52 destinations provide visas upon arrival, and 6 countries require an eTA. This places this travel document at position #4 and with access to 87% of the world.

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Popular Destinations

Canadians have a soft spot in their hearts for France, particularly the lively city of Paris. Often known as the “City of Love,” this destination attracts tourists from all over the world due to its historic monuments, cultural treasures, and enchanting atmosphere.

The Eiffel Tower is an iconic structure that dominates the skyline of Paris and features observation decks with stunning panoramas. For tickets that go from 18.10 to 21.50, you’ll have an experience of a lifetime.

In addition to being home to the world-famous Mona Lisa, the Louvre Museum features a wide collection of artwork.

Go for a stroll along the banks of the Seine River and discover the historic streets of the Latin Quarter .

Find astounding panoramas of the city of Montmartre, which is known for its artistic and bohemian culture. Let yourself be swept off your feet at the Sacré-Coeur Basilica .

Other destinations depending on the time of the year, can become attractive for tourists; know what destinations you can not miss in March .

Due to the country’s extensive history, breathtaking scenery, and world-famous cuisine, Italy is also another popular destination on this list. Ancient ruins are found across Rome, which is appropriately known as the Eternal City .

The Colosseum , the Roman Forum , and the Pantheon all transport tourists back in time, with bundles and entry passes starting at just €18.00 .

The Vatican City is home to the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. These both are decorated with Michelangelo’s works of art.

The Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery in Florence are home to works of art that are considered the best. You can marvel at the exhibitions with a regular ticket that goes for just €26 .

Discovering ancient Roman culture through the excavation of Pompeii’s ruins is a fascinating endeavor . This city was obliterated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

The scenic landscape of Tuscany is best exemplified by the region’s undulating hills , vineyards, and historic towns such as Siena and San Gimignano.

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Another one of our passport and visa-free destinations for Canadians list is Mexico. It is still one of the most popular travel destinations for tourists looking for stunning beaches, diverse cultural experiences, and mouthwatering cuisine .

Cancun is renowned for its beaches made of pure white sand, its turquoise waters, and its lively nightlife. Visitors have the option of unwinding on the beach or snorkeling in the waters surrounding the Great Maya Reef. They can also explore the Underwater Museum of Art with tickets that go from $50 to $124 .

Ancient Mayan ruins are found in the Riviera Maya region , including Chichen Itza , which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tulum is a breathtaking coastal archaeological site built on cliffs above blue waters. The historic center of Mexico City is where you’ll find the Zocalo (the city’s largest square), the National Palace, and the interesting Frida Kahlo Museum.

The Caribbean and Central American countries

Travelers from Canada are lured to the remarkable biodiversity and ecotourism options that Costa Rica has to offer. Nature lovers have a veritable playground at their disposal in this country because of its breathtaking beaches, towering volcanoes, and lush jungles.

For only $15+tax at the Arenal Volcano National Park , you will have the opportunity to witness an active volcano as well as relax in thermal hot springs.

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve provides visitors with the opportunity to experience the enchantment of a cloud forest, stroll on bridges that are suspended above the ground, and observe a variety of wildlife, such as the brilliant quetzal.

Activities such as zip-lining through the treetops, white-water rafting on rushing rivers, and surfing on the country’s world-class waves are available for people who are looking for an exciting adventure.

Tortuguero National Park , also referred to as the “Land of Turtles,” offers visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the nesting and hatching processes of sea turtles on its secluded beaches.

The Bahamas is a well-liked vacation spot for those coming from the cold climate and looking to get away to a tropical location.

This archipelago has more than 700 individual islands , all of which are separated by turquoise waters and immaculate white sand beaches. Additionally, the atmosphere is very laid-back and tropical .

Visitors have the option of strolling the lively streets of downtown Nassau, going to the famous Pink Sand Beach on Harbor Island , or taking a boat tour to the Exuma Cays, which are famed for their pristine beauty and the fact that swimming pigs live there.

Exploring the beautiful coral reefs of the Andros Barrier Reef or any of the other reefs in the Bahamas by snorkeling or diving is like getting a glimpse of the undersea paradise that the Bahamas has to offer. The delectable cuisine of the Bahamas, which features meals made with conch and fresh fish, as well as tropical fruits, is also available to tourists.

Thanks to its intriguing blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, Thailand has quickly become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada. Ornate temples such as Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew coexist with modern skyscrapers in Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand.

Bangkok is a city that shows a blend of the ancient and the new. Both going on a cruise down the Chao Phraya River and exploring the historic Grand Palace complex are must-do activities while in Bangkok.

Singapore is a city-state that is relatively small yet extremely dynamic. It can enthrall visitors with its contemporary skyline, rich cultural heritage, and delectable culinary offerings despite its size.

The city-state of Singapore is home to some of the world’s most impressive buildings, including the forward-thinking Gardens by the Bay , the world-famous Marina Bay Sands complex, and the ancient Raffles Hotel.

The bustling community of Chinatown is home to vibrant streets, historic markets, and mouthwatering food stalls that line the sidewalks.

Visitors are submerged in the rich sights, sounds, and aromas of Indian culture when they explore Little India . Arab Street and Kampong Glam neighborhoods in Singapore feature a fusion of traditional Malay and Arab elements.

These neighborhoods are known for their magnificent mosques, chic boutiques, and hip cafés. Sentosa Island is a well-known tourist destination because it features a number of amusement parks, such as Universal Studios Singapore, with an entry ticket starting at around $60.

Do not pass up the opportunity to indulge in Singapore’s hawker centers, where you may enjoy a wide variety of native dishes that are both reasonable and excellent.

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14 Countries Canadian Passport Holders Can Visit For Up To 90 Days Without A Visa In 2024

Canada's passport was recently ranked among the strongest in the world. 🌍

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Dreaming of a getaway in 2024? If you have a Canadian passport , there are tons of countries across the globe that you can easily visit without needing to apply for a visa.

According to the 2024 Passport Index , Canada's passport is the seventh strongest in the world, allowing holders to visit a total of 117 countries visa-free.

While some countries only allow residents to stay for a certain amount of time without a visa, many countries offer stays of up to three months for Canadian passport holders.

Certain countries have made Canadians newly exempt from visa requirements in 2024.

From European hot spots to tropical getaways, here are 14 countries Canadians can travel to without a visa for up to 90 days in 2024.

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Turkiye has lifted its visa requirements for Canadian tourists hoping to visit the country for short stays.

A visa is now not required for Canadian passport holders visiting the country as a tourist for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Previously, Canadians would have had to pay US$60 to enter the country and would have a 180-day window to visit after being approved, according to CTV News .

Those travelling to the country for work, business, studying, or for the purposes of seeking medical treatment, still require a visa to enter the country, and should use the official Turkish government site to apply online and purchase an e-visa before entering, according to the Government of Canada .

Visa-exempt travel applies to stays of up to 90 days. If you wish to stay longer, you must obtain a residence permit from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province in which you reside, or risk being deported and banned from further travel.

If you want to qualify for a subsequent visa-exempted entry for a 90-day period in Turkiye, you must leave the country for at least 90 days before being allowed to re-enter for another 90 days.

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Brazil has extended the exemption of visa requirements from Canadian travellers until April 10, 2024, meaning you can travel to the country visa-free until this date.

The new date was made official and published in the country's Federal Official Gazette on January 4. Previously, visa requirements were set to begin on January 10, 2024.

Brazil's government said the extension was made to avoid resuming visa requirements during the peak travel season, at the turning of the year.

Under the extension, Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for tourist visits of up to 90 days. Business visas for unpaid stays and student visas are also not required for stays of up to 90 days.

If you intend to stay more than 90 days in the country, you must obtain an extension from the Federal Police for a maximum stay of 180 days per period of 12 months, according to the Government of Canada .

Iceland is part of the Schengen area, a zone of 27 countries in the EU that have removed their internal borders and therefore have common entry and exit requirements.

With a Canadian passport, travellers can visit Iceland for up to 90 days without a visa in any 180-day period. This means that if you leave the Schengen area and return within the same 180-day period, the previous stay will count against the 90 days.

While Canadians don't need a visa, they will soon need to obtain an electronic travel authorization to visit Schengen Zone countries.

Starting in 2025, they'll need to have the European Travel Information and Authorization System or ETIAS, an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals that's linked to a traveller's passport.

The ETIAS is valid for up to three years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. The ETIAS was previously expected to come into effect in 2024, but was postponed until mid-2025 in October 2023. It's expected to cost about $10 once in effect.

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Ireland is a member of the European Union, but it’s not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen-zone rules won't apply here.

Thankfully, Canadian passport holders can easily visit for stays of up to 90 days without a visa required.

This also means that the ETIAS won't be required for Canadians to travel to Ireland once it comes into effect.

If you plan to travel to Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, make sure you meet the entry/exit requirements for the U.K.

Details: Jamaica is a classic vacation spot for Canadians, and thankfully, it's easy for Canucks visit the country.

Canadians can head to Jamaica without a visa whether they're going as a tourist, for work or business, or as a student.

According to the Government of Canada , immigration officers in Jamaica will generally grant travellers visitor landed status for 90 days.

You'll need to obtain a visa for stays beyond 90 days. Traveller should note that overstaying a visa or entry stamp is a criminal offence in Jamaica and can lead to prison time, heavy fines and even deportation, according to the government.

Details: Canadians can travel to Japan for up to 90 days as a tourist without a visa.

However, if you're heading to the country for business, to work, or as a student, you'll have to get the proper documentation.

It's worth noting that overstaying the time limit on travel in Japan (whether that's the 90-day limit, visa-free limit or other visa limit) is a criminal offence, and those who overstay could be subject to fines and deportation, as well as barred from re-entering Japan, according to the Canadian government .

Details: If it's not on it already, Spain and its iconic cities like Barcelona and Madrid definitely deserve a place on your travel bucket list, offering an incredible arts and culture scene, beautiful beaches and island paradises, and delicious food.

Like Iceland, Spain is a Schengen zone country, meaning Canadians don't need a visa to travel to Spain for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

According to the Government of Canada , Spanish customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

The ETIAS will also apply to trips to Spain, once in effect.

Details: Whether your idea of the perfect vacation involves touring historical sites and cultural landmarks, or heading to pristine beaches, Portugal is a great place to escape to.

Portugal is another Schengen area country, so Canadians don't need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

However, like other Schengen zone countries, the ETIAS will apply to travellers visiting Portugal when it does come into effect.

Sweden is a Schengen-area country, meaning Canadian citizens do not need a visa when travelling to Sweden for short stays.

Visa-free travel to the country applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Business visas are also not required for Canadian passport holders travelling to the country, as are student resident permits for stays up to 90 days. However, work permits are required.

Customs officials may also ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Canadian citizens who are between 18 and 30 years old can work in Sweden through International Experience Canada and obtain a working holiday visa, provided they meet some other requirements.

Details: You can easily live out your Mamma Mia! dreams in Greece this year, no visa required.

Greece is part of the Schengen zone, so Canadians can visit the country for up to 90 days, visa-free.

Greece also doesn't require a visa for business stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, if you're looking to spend some time working here, you could be better off taking advantage of the country's Digital Nomad Visa .

According to the Government of Canada , you'll want to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond the date you expect to leave Greece.

Details: If a trip to France is on your bucket list, you may be happy to know you can visit the country without having to apply for a permit as a Canadian passport holder.

France is another Schengen zone country, meaning that Canadians can easily visit for stays of up to 90 days without needing a visa.

According to the Government of Canada , French customs officials may ask travellers to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay.

Details: Italy is another country that's part of the Schengen Zone, meaning Canadians can visit without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

According to the Government of Canada , while you don't need a visa for stays under 90 days, you do have to report your presence in the country.

"Commercial accommodations will generally file the declaration on your behalf, but you are responsible for making sure it's done," says the government website.

It says you can make sure this is done by having your Canadian passport stamped upon arrival.

New Zealand

Details: In New Zealand, you can experience Maori culture, enjoy incredible beaches and nature, and visit the home of Middle Earth.

Canadian travellers to the country can stay for up to 90 days as a tourist without a visa. However, if you're a student or you're travelling for business, a visa is required.

While tourists don't need a visa, they do need to get an electronic travel authority (called an NZeTA) online before their arrival.

The NZeTA costs NZ$17 (about CA$14) and is valid for two years.

Canadian passport holders can visit the land down under for stays of up to 90 days, no tourist visa required.

However, citizens entering the country without a visa will need to get an electronic travel authority (ETA) to visit, according to the Canadian government .

The ETA is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia for short-term visits or business entry. It replaces the visa label or stamp in a passport and removes the need for application forms.

To apply for an ETA, you'll need to download the Australian ETA app, which is available in the Apple and Google Play store. It costs AU$20 (about CA$17) to use the app, according to Australia's Department of Home Affairs, but this is the only charge associated with the travel authority.

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Do you need a passport to go to Canada? We got the answer

Do you need a passport to go to Canada? An enjoyable visit to our neighboring nation begins with making sure you’ve got the proper documentation. Here’s what you need to know.

Do you need a passport to go to Canada?

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Do US citizens need a passport to go to Canada or can they just use their ID?

To enter Canada, a passport is not always needed, as it depends on how you plan on crossing the border (air, sea or road). You’ll need a passport book, passport card, or NEXUS card. However, there are some restrictions about when and where a passport card and NEXUS card are acceptable.

If you do not need a passport to go to Canada, what do you need?

If you are flying, you need a US passport book or NEXUS card . In the case you are crossing by land or water, you can present a passport card, or NEXUS card, as well as a passport book. This is all you need, as long as you are staying in Canada for fewer than 180 days and you do not have a criminal record.

Can I get into Canada with a driver’s license?

Your driver’s license will not work to cross the border . A passport will work, but there are other options, too. If you are crossing into Canada from the US by land or sea, you can show a valid passport card. A NEXUS card will also work at 9 Canadian airports, 21 land border crossings, and 396 marine reporting centers.

If you are driving across the border , you will definitely need your driver’s license. If you are flying or sailing, bring your license in case you rent a car or drive another vehicle while in Canada. And if you want to go to a bar, a license or ID is much less cumbersome to carry than a passport book.

Can I travel to Canada with my US birth certificate?

No . You need to have a passport, passport card, or NEXUS card.

What is a birth certificate useful for?

A birth certificate is one acceptable proof of citizenship for getting a passport, passport card, or NEXUS card. However, it is not a valid proof of identity that will help you travel. Sometimes, however, it will work as proof of ID for children.

Is a travel visa needed to go to Canada from the US?

If you are an American traveling to Canada as a tourist , and you plan to leave Canada within 180 days , you do not need a visa. However, if you are traveling to Canada for other purposes or plan to stay longer than 180 days, apply for a visa.

What if I want to stay in Canada for more than 180 days?

In that case, you must apply for a Visitor Record, and you must apply before the 180 days that your passport allows expire. A Visitor Record enables you to stay longer and gives you a new date by which you must leave Canada.

Our travel tips to enjoy your trip to Canada

Canada is an amazing country to visit , where you can see a lot of different landscapes without having to travel the entire world . I’ve been to Canada more than a few times, and every time I discover something wonderful . Here are some of my tips to help you discover it.

Best period August -September

Avg Temperature 70 °F

Safety feeling Very Safe

Don’t forget Hiking boots

What should I pack for Canada?

First of all, pack light , so everything fits into a carry-on . And what to put in the carry-on? A lot depends on the season you’re going . But always have:

• Thick socks
• Phone charger
• A Sweatshirt or Fleece
• Hiking boots: winter or summer, you’ll be ready to step out into some of the most breathtaking scenery on earth

What is the Canadian food you should absolutely try?

Poutine ! French fries topped with cheese curds and hot gravy is a Canadian comfort food that tastes like sheer heaven.

Where can I stay in Canada?

Here are some of the best hotels to stay in Canada (highest review score on KAYAK for each location):

• Jessicahouse in Richmond ,
• The Sydney Boutique Inn in Charlottetown ,
• West End Guest House in Vancouver ,
• Auberge Saint Antoine in Québec City
• Hotel Gault in Montreal

5 places to visit in Canada

• The CN Tower in Toronto
• Casa Loma in Toronto
• Niagara Falls in Ontario
• Canada’s Wonderland in Ontario
• Granville Island in Vancouver

Conclusion: Can you go to Canada without a passport?

To fly to Canada, you must have a passport or a NEXUS card, which is acceptable at 9 Canadian airports. To cross by land or water, you should present a passport, or instead, a passport card or NEXUS card. And that’s it. No visa or vaccinations, no evidence of sufficient funds or onward travel. So, grab your duffle, and let’s go enjoy Canada!

The foregoing article was last updated on the 10th of October 2023. It does not contain legal advice and is for informational purposes only. KAYAK does not guarantee, and accepts no legal liability arising from or connected to, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any of the information contained in this article and/or any of the content linked to within it. Always check the official government website of your departure and arrival destinations prior to travel for up-to-date information. Sources: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Canada.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html#us-citizens https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html#s3 https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/travel-voyage/prog/nexus/locations-emplacements-eng.html https://nexus-card.ca/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay.html

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Assuming you can actually get your Canadian passport with all the  mail-in backlog , the blue and gold travel document certainly gets you places — 185 destinations to be precise.

Henley Passport Index, a London-based investment migration consulting company, ranks 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The company uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

According to the latest Henley Global Mobility Report , the Canadian passport is the eighth most powerful passport in the world for the third year, with Canadians able to travel visa-free to 185 destinations. In comparison, the US passport is in seventh place, with Americans able to travel visa-free to 186 locations.

The Japanese passport remains in the top spot for the sixth consecutive year, granting citizens visa-free access to 193 destinations. By contrast, Afghanistan “remains firmly at the bottom of the Henley Passport Index” with a score of just 27. With 166 few visa-free access compared to Japan, the report notes that it’s “the widest global mobility gap in the index’s 18-year history.”

South Korea and Singapore share second place, each with visa-free access to 192 visa-free destinations. Although Asian countries dominate the top spots, the most impressive “passport strength” growth comes from the Middle East. The UAE passport, which was in the 64th spot in 2013 has risen swiftly up the ranks.

Along with Liechtenstein, it’s now the 15th most powerful passport with Emiratis able to travel visa-free to 178 destinations.

Canada ranked as the 8th best passport in the world.

Only 6% of the passports from around the world give their holders visa-free access to over 70% of the destinations around the world.

“For global citizens, a better measure of economic mobility and fiscal opportunity afforded by their passports is to look at the percentage share of global GDP accessible to them visa-free,” said Chairman of Henley & Partners Dr. Christian H. Kaelin. “Our latest research into how much global economic access each passport provides is a useful tool for investors and gives new insight into the ever-widening inequality and wealth disparity that defines our world.”

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Diplomatic representation of Canada. Information on consular services of the Canadian Embassy of in Russia. You can contact the consular department of the embassy for visa application, passports, consular statements, legalisation of documents and information of the opening hours of the different departments of the Embassy of Canada in Moscow.

Canadian Embassies and High Commissions are bilateral missions abroad and represent the government of Canada in foreign countries. All the major Canadian embassies and High Commissions are located in the capital of the host country.

A Canadian embassy is usually divided in certain departments with the major departments being a visa and passport section, trade and commercial section and a political section.

The Canadian Ambassador or High Commissioner is the head at the Embassy and are are typically appointed by the highest level of the Canadian government. In some countries where there is no Canadian Embassy or High Commission present you will usually find a Consulate or a Honorary Consul.

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Visa-free travel to Russia

Several countries now have bilateral agreements in place with the Russian Federation to allow visa-free travel to Russia for their citizens. Unfortunately, however, there is no indication that similar agreements will be reached with the EU, the US, or the UK any time soon.

If you are not a citizen of one of the countries below and do not hold a diplomatic passport, the only other way to visit the Russian Federation without a visa is on a cruise ship to St. Petersburg. This exemption allows you to stay in the city for up to 72 hours without a visa on the condition that you are sleeping on the ship and are accompanied at all times by a licensed tour guide. If your cruise calls in St. Petersburg for 48 or 72 hours, there are companies offering shore tours which include a day in Moscow.

The same visa-free regime is applied to passengers on ferries from Helsinki and Tallinn operated by the company St. Peter Line, although in the case of ferry passengers you need to book your own accommodation. Again, it is possible within the 72 hours to visit Moscow as well. You can find out more about visa-free tours to Moscow and St. Petersburg here .

Nationalities which can travel to Russia without visas are divided into four groups with different requirements and different limitations on length of stay for each group. Even if you do not need a visa to enter Russia, you will certainly need a passport valid for at least six months after the date of your proposed exit from Russia, and you may require other official documents. You will also, like all foreign travelers in Russia, still need to register with the Federal Migration Service upon arrival.

Citizens of the countries of the CIS (the Commonwealth of Independent States) are permitted to stay in the Russian Federation for up to 90 days without a visa.

Citizens of these countries are allowed to stay in the Russian Federation without a visa for up to 90 days in each 180-day period, provided they will not be involved in any commercial or work-related activities during their stay.

Citizens of the countries in this group can stay in the Russian Federation for up to 30 days without a visa. They are not entitled to work while in Russia.

Citizens of these Balkan countries can also stay in Russia without a visa for up to 30 days, but must also show tourist documents (tourist confirmation and tourist voucher) or an official invitation to immigration officials.

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The things that piss me off., how to get a tourist visa to travel to russia from canada.

I’m going to Moscow in a couple of months, and we bought the tickets a while ago. More recently I’ve randomly discovered that I need a visa to travel to Russia. I’m glad I know people who know these things, it would have been very annoying to arrive there and be told we’re not allowed in. I’d expect Expedia to warn me, but no I guess they don’t do that.

Anyway, now that I’ve gone through the process I can say it’s very straightforward if you know what to do, and if you don’t – it feels like an impossible bureaucratic mess. So here’s a tutorial for getting a visa to go to Russia if you’re looking to do that.

There is some information here and here if you read russian but the guidance there is inadequate.

You start by filling out this application for the consulate . You won’t yet have everything you need yet but it doesn’t hurt to start, you can resume the application later. If you manage to screw up massively – don’t worry, at the end of that application you have to print it out and take it to the office, so at this point a mistake is not something to worry about.

Here are parts of the application that may be confusing and how to deal with them:

If you had USSR or Russian nationality at some time

The first really annoying thing. For Canadian-only citizens this is not an issue. But if you were born in the USSR – you may run into a problem like I have. The problem is that quite likely you have no documents left whatsoever from that time, so the options they give you don’t work:

• Prove that you’ve renounced your Russian citizenship: this proof may not exist if you left in the early 90s
• Visa to Israel: only works if that’s where you went
• Stamp in their passport saying… only works if you had a passport back then and still have it.

Neither of those worked for me. My parents went to Romania when I was 12, I had no passport, the romanians even replaced my birth certificate with a Romanian one. But it still says on my passport today that I was born in Moldova so I have to deal with this.

For me I chose “Yes” in answer to that question and for the details picked 01June1991: DISSOLUTION OF THE USSR. That’s the advice I was given at the Visa office. The only document I had to provide was the Landed Immigrant paper that was in my passport when I immigrated. Luckily I kept that even though I’m a citizen now.

Number of entries

You pick one. I don’t know what the point is in more than one but if that’s what you need – I can’t answer that question.

Date of entry into / exit from Russia

These have to match your actual dates. Mind that you may arrive on a different day than when you’re leaving. In the past visas were given out for a period of time unrelated to specific entrance/exit dates but that’s no longer the case.

Which institution you are going to visit?

This is the other annoying thing. The theory is that you’re going to use a russian travel agency for your trip and they will provide you with these numbers. But we weren’t going to use a travel agency – I speak russian and am perfectly able to find my way around – there’s plenty to see in Moscow without a pre-arranged tour.

But that’s not an option. Don’t worry, we’re not the only ones who ran into this. Basically what I did was look for hotels in the centre Moscow and several of them had “Visa Support” buttons. These take you to websites such as this one , where you pay approx. 35$ to get the paper you need for your visa. No other services are involved (hence the low price). After you pay for it (Credit Card via PayPal worked for me) you get the paper you need immediately in your email.

On that paper you have to find the reference number (it’s called reference number) and a confirmation number (top of the form on the left).

Medical insurance

I found a place online that said this is not needed for Canadian citizens, it’s mostly for people from the EU. Probably because they don’t have public health care systems in many of the EU countries.

Just in case though I put in one of my numbers from my Sunlife insurance from work.

Do you plan to stay anywhere (hotel, individual)

Doh, yes. You want to pick Hotel. If you pick Individual – I hear they have to go through hell on their end to get the paperwork done. Most likely you don’t need the hotel booked at this point. I didn’t but they said because we’re travelling with the whole family the consulate may ask for a reservation confirmation.

Education and work experience

I think the point of this is to figure out whether you’re planning to go to Russia to work or participate in some armed conflict. Make sure that you don’t and fill in the form appropriately. The details (addresses/phone numbers) don’t need to be precise.

Have you ever visited other countries in the past ten years?

Who the hell hasn’t? I put in one entry with a made-up date for the USA and one for Moldova. I don’t know how they expect me to figure out where I went when in the last 10 years.

That’s all the advice I have. Note that the people at the Visa office are actually quite nice and helpful, but they don’t answer their phone so you have to go there and talk to them. Note also that the visa office is just a processing centre – they don’t make any decisions. So ask them your questions, they’ll help you as best they can, but once your application is ready – it’s up to the guys at the consulate to decide.

And bring payment as cash or a money order, they don’t accept anything else there.

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How to apply for an adult passport in Canada

A Canadian passport is a travel document that Canadian citizens can apply for.

If you already have an adult passport , you may be able to renew your adult passport. Renewing a passport is simpler than applying for a new one.

Find out if you should renew your passport instead of applying for a new one.

Until we finish installing the printers for the new passports in all offices, you may still get the current passport when you apply . By spring 2024, we’ll just be issuing the new passports.

If you have a valid passport already, it’s still secure and reliable. You don’t need to apply for a new one.

Forms, instructions and fees

Answer the questions below. We’ll then

• give you all the forms you need
• tell you how to submit your application
• show the costs for different passport services

When do you need the passport?

10 to 20 business days, plus mail time

• Service Canada Centre (20 business days) or
• passport office (10 business days)
•  By appointment or walk-in
•  You can also apply by mail (20 business days)

2 to 9 business days

•  You may need to provide proof you need the passport
•  Extra fees apply
•  Go to a passport office with express pick-up service

By the end of the next business day

•  You must provide proof you need the passport
•  Go to a passport office with urgent pick-up service
•   Walk-in only , no appointments

You must provide proof that you need the passport

Proof you need the passport can be

• if travelling by car, a written statement explaining why you need to travel
• a travel itinerary showing proof of payment
• proof of illness or death in the family requiring you to travel
• for example, for legal, banking or residency requirements

If we can’t deliver the passport in time to you or your child, we aren’t liable for any losses.

We recommend that you don’t finalize any travel plans until you get your passport.

Do you already have a passport?

You may be able to renew your passport. Renewing a passport is simpler than applying for a new one.

What do you want to do?

• Check if I can renew my passport

How do you want to apply?

Was your most recent passport

Was it expired?

• None of the above

What province or territory are you applying from?

Do you need it on a weekend or statutory holiday?

This service is only

• for emergencies and
• if you have to travel over that specific weekend or statutory holiday

You need to contact us as soon as possible to report the theft or loss of your previous passport.

How to get a passport on a weekend or statutory holiday (emergencies only)

• Complete the form
• Get all the required documents and your passport photos
• Find 2 references
• Call us and pay the fees
• Get your passport

1. Complete the form

To save time, complete the form on your computer. Sign each page of the application.

Including your email address makes it easier to check the status of your application online after you apply.

  Download the adult passport application (PPTC 153) (PDF, 1.7 MB)

If your passport is lost or stolen but still valid

Since your passport is still valid, you also need to

• add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.3 MB) to your application and
• pay the extra fee for replacing a lost or stolen passport

If your passport is damaged but still valid

Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.33 MB) to your application.

Tell us on your form if you need the visa and want your original passport back. If you don’t, the visa could be damaged when the previous passport is cancelled.

• If you can’t open the form,  follow these instructions .
• To get a Braille instruction booklet or large-print forms,  contact us .
• Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure you complete it properly.
• Sign each page of the application.
• cross it out on the form and write “parent’s surname at birth”
• fill in the field with the surname (last name) at birth of 1 parent and
• write your initials in the margin

  Avoid this mistake

Don’t forget to tell us if you want a 5 or 10 year passport under section 4 of the form ( Period of validity ).

2. Gather all necessary documents and get your passport photos

Include the following documents with your application form:

• If you have a paper certificate, it must be the original document, not a photocopy.
• If you have a citizenship e-certificate , you must attach a printed copy .
•  any valid Canadian passport or other travel document (refugee travel document or certificate of identity) issued to you
• If you want to use a photocopy of your ID, make sure you show both sides and have it signed and dated by your guarantor or signing official.
• their complete address
• the date the photos were taken
• Your  guarantor  must also sign the back of this photo.
• Read the full photo requirements  for more information.

All your documents must be in either English or French. If a document is in another language, you must provide an  official translation (opens in a new tab)   .

3. Find 2 references

You need to include 2  references (opens in a new tab)   to include on your application.

• They must have known you for at least 2 years.
• They cannot be a family member.

4. Call us and pay the fees (weekend or statutory holiday)

Call us ahead of time at 1-800-567-6868 to find out how to submit the application. We answer the phone Monday to Friday

• from 8:30 am to 5 pm (your local time)
• from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (Newfoundland)
• except for statutory holidays

You must provide proof you need the passport .

You can leave a message and ask for us to call you back

• on Friday or a weekday before a statutory holiday after 8 pm (your local time), 8:30 pm (Newfoundland)
• on Saturday or Sunday

We’ll call you with information on emergency services between 9 am and 5 pm (your local time).

Paying your fees

Your fees depend on what services you’re getting and how you’re applying.

To get the weekend or statutory holiday service, you need to pay an additional $335 .

Fees for family members using the weekend or statutory holiday service

If you need the weekend or holiday service for your family members at the same time, you need to pay an urgent service fee of $110 per family member .

For example, if you apply for a 10-year passport for yourself and a 5-year passport for your child, the fees will be

• $160 for your passport
• $335 for your weekend or statutory holiday service
• $57 for the child’s passport
• $110 for the child’s urgent service

You won’t receive a refund for the service fee if you

• cancel your application
• are refused a travel document
• This may happen if you’ve lost your passport multiple times.

Only the consular fees , which apply to all adult applications, are refundable if a passport is not issued.

5. Get your passport

The pickup date will be indicated on your receipt.

You can send someone else to pick up your passport if they have

• valid identification  and
• something in writing from you saying they’re allowed to

When you get your new passport, make sure your personal information is up to date (opens in a new tab)   in the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) System.

How to get a passport by the end of next business day (urgent pick-up)

4. submit your application and pay your fees.

If you need your passport by end of next business day

• You do not need an appointment.
• You must provide proof that you need the passport .
• You can check walk-in wait times (opens in a new tab)   before you go.

Fees and methods of payment for in-Canada applications  (opens in a new tab)

Only the  consular fees (opens in a new tab)   , which apply to all adult applications, are refundable if a passport is not issued.

How to get a passport within 2 to 9 business days (express pick-up)

• Submit your application and pay your fees

If you’re applying in person and need your passport in 2 to 9 business days

You may need to provide proof that you need the passport .

By appointment

You can book an appointment online     (opens in a new tab) .

Some locations have a high demand for appointments. Their availability may vary.

Without an appointment (walk-in)

Go to a passport office with express pick-up service  (opens in a new tab)   .

If the location is busy, we may prioritize people who need a passport within 48 hours.

How to get a passport in 10 to 20 business days

How to get a passport in 20 business days.

If you’re applying in person and need your passport in 10-20 business days

You can book an appointment online  (opens in a new tab)   .

Avoid potential lines by applying at a Service Canada Centre . Your application will be processed within 20 business days, plus mail time.

You can get walk-in services at a Service Canada Centre or a passport office  (opens in a new tab)   . If the location is busy, we may prioritize people who need a passport within 48 hours.

Someone else can submit your application for you if you can’t go yourself. Learn more about who can submit a passport application on your behalf  (opens in a new tab)   .

Submit the application by mail from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec or Saskatchewan

Service standards don’t include mailing time. Mailing times vary across the country.

Use a certified courier or traceable mail service to reduce the delivery time of your application and help protect your documents.

Mailing address (non-courier)

Government of Canada Passport Program Gatineau, Quebec  K1A 0G3

Courier address

Government of Canada Passport Program 22 De Varennes Street Gatineau, Quebec  J8T 8R1

Submit the application by mail from British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Yukon

Government of Canada Passport Program PO Box 4000 STN LCD 3 Mississauga, Ontario  L5K 0A9

Submit the application by mail from New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island

When your passport is processed, it will be mailed to you unless you paid for pick-up service. Mail time is usually 5 business days, but it can vary across the country.

While you’re waiting for your passport, you can check the status of your application online  (opens in a new tab)   for instant updates.

Any original documents you submitted will be mailed back to you. They may be in a separate package than your passport.

• valid identification and

If you’re moving, but haven’t received your passport yet

Contact us  to update your mailing address if you

• haven’t received your passport  and
• are moving within 30 days of submitting your application

If you have a community mailbox, make sure you check it before you contact us about your application.

Find out if you can renew your passport  (opens in a new tab)  

Office closures for statutory holidays

Passport offices and Service Canada Centres will be closed on these dates in 2024 :

• June 24 (Quebec only)
• August 5 (except Quebec)
• September 2
• September 30
• November 11
• December 25 and 26
• If travelling by car, a written statement explaining why you need to travel
• For example, for legal, banking or residency requirements

How to open our forms

You need to

• The forms may not open on mobile devices (iPads, tablets, mobile phones).
• save the file on your computer in a place you can remember
• If you don’t have it, download Adobe Reader 10 for free.
• Adobe has help for solving common issues with Reader .

For more help, see our step-by-step instructions on downloading and opening PDFs . If you still have trouble opening the forms, contact us online or call us at 1-800-567-6868. If you’re outside Canada or the United States, contact the closest Canadian government office abroad .

Passport number, date of issue, and date of expiry

Check the date of issue. If the date it was issued is within the past 15 years and you meet the other eligibility requirements, you can apply to renew your passport.

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