Visiting Canada: Visa exempt – Important information for travellers

If you are a citizen of a country where you do not require a visa to visit Canada, you must still:

• show an immigration officer that you satisfy all other requirements to enter Canada. If you do not, you may not be allowed to enter.
• have a valid passport. Some citizens from visa‑exempt countries have to meet more requirements, such as having a machine-readable passport or an e‑passport to travel to Canada. Find out what the specific information on passport requirements are for your country.
• find out if you need to undergo a medical examination. Visit a visa office to receive instructions on undergoing a medical examination.

Please see Arriving in Canada below to find out what else you may need to know before you come to Canada.

Related Links

• Arriving in Canada
• List of Canadian embassies (DFAIT)
• Visiting Canada: Who is eligible