Visit Canada
Find out what you need to visit Canada as a tourist or business person, how to extend your stay in Canada and what documents you need to carry with you to transit through Canada.
The eTA system is currently down. We are working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.
New entry requirement now in effect
Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for an eTA.
Find out if you need an eTA or a visitor visa
List of countries whose citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visa to visit or transit through Canada
Visit as a tourist
Applications for eTA and visitor visa, processing times and what to expect when you arrive in Canada
Visit your children or grandchildren
Applications for super visas, processing times and what to expect when you arrive in Canada
Visit on business
Applications for eTA and visitor visa for business people and how to avoid problems or delays when bringing foreign business guests to Canada
Travel and work in Canada
Information for youth to travel and work in Canada with the International Experience Canada Program
Extend your stay
Applications to stay in Canada longer as a visitor and applications to be able to return to Canada when you leave
Transit through Canada
Information for travellers and airlines about transit visas, eTAs and transit without visa programs
Carry proper identification
Documents you need to travel with, even if you don’t need a visa or eTA to travel to Canada
Get border information for visitors
Travel tips, entry requirements, prohibited or restricted goods and international events in Canada
What we are doing
Forms
Publications
News
Do you want to visit Canada?
Answer a few questions to find out if you are eligible to visit Canada and how to submit an online or paper application.
Apply online for a visa
Submit your application online to visit Canada.
Find out if you need to give biometrics
Learn about where and how to give your fingerprints and photos when applying for a visitor visa.