Where can I travel with my Canada passport?

Last Updated: January 01, 2025

Photo: A traveler from Canada exploring Asia

So, when do you plan on embarking on the journey to meet yourself? It’s every traveler’s dream to be able to visit their destination country visa-free. And if I am being honest Canadians have it easy, when it comes to visa-free travel. The Canadian passport is considered one of the most powerful passports in the whole world. As of may 2025, Canadian citizens have visa-free access to 188 destinations. Which means 188 destinations are just a flight away from you. No need to go to a visa embassy and get in a long, long line for you to get a visa just to travel to your favorite destination.

Your Canadian passport unlocks a world of possibilities for you as a traveler and also as a volunteer to easily enter the country you want to travel or the country you want to make a positive impact on. Here I am detailing every information about ‘where can I travel with Canada passport’.

Visa-free countries for Canadian citizens

Continents	Destinations
Europe	Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Vatican City.
North America	Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States of America, and US Virgin Islands.
Asia	Brunei, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.
Oceania	Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna.
South America	Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Africa	Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Gambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia.

The above list includes popular volunteering and travel destinations such as

Europe: Italy, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Greece

North America: United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico

Asia: Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Israel, Singapore

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia

South America: Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador

Africa: South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana

You should understand the duration of your stay in the visa-free country. Some countries may have a specific time limit, and overstaying can result in fines or even deportation. So, if you don’t want to be in any sort of trouble in a foreign country, be sure to research about the laws and rules of the country beforehand. Makes traveling way easier.

Visa on arrival countries for Canadian citizens

Continents	Destinations
Africa	Burkina Faso, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritania, Nepal, Niue, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Zimbabwe.
Asia	Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Marshall Islands, Oman, Palau, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Middle East	Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Before you plan on applying for a visa on arrival, you should also be familiar with the term “visa on arrival”. Like the name suggests, a visa on arrival means obtaining a visa after arriving at your destination. Some countries also charge certain fees for the visa.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) countries for Canadian citizens

Asia: Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Oceania :American Samoa, Australia, New Zealand, and Norfolk Island.

Africa: Kenya

E-visa countries for Canadian citizens

Asia :Azerbaijan, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Africa : Benin, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Oceania : Papua New Guinea

Countries requiring a visa for Canadian citizens

Asia: Afghanistan, China, Iran, North Korea, and Turkmenistan.

Africa : Algeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ghana, Libya, Mali, Niger, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.

Latin American : Cuba and Venezuela.

If your visa has a limited duration, ensure you understand the process for renewing it if necessary. This may involve applying for an extension or leaving the country and re-entering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which visa-free countries provide the best travel experience for Canadian citizens?

Tbh, every country is unique in its own way. Some countries provide ethereal views of landscapes and the Himalayas while some provide amazing views of beaches and sea life. It all depends on what kind of travel experience you want. Many Caribbean islands, such as the Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados, and Antigua and Barbuda, are visa-free for Canadian citizens, providing opportunities to enjoy the region's beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and laid-back lifestyle. But if you are looking for countries that offer rich history, architecture, and culinary delights, we recommend countries such as France, Italy, Greece, Spain, and Germany. At the end of the day what matters the most is the memories.

Are there any visa-free countries with unique cultural festivals?

Yes, there are many visa-free countries that offer unique cultural festivals. Asian countries especially have a lot of unique and exciting festivals to offer such as the Yi Peng lantern festival of Thailand, Deepavali and Thaipusam of Malaysia, and so on. If you are someone who enjoys being a part of such unique festivals we also recommend you to visit Brazil for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro which is recognized as the biggest carnival in the world.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa to travel to the USA?

No, If you have a Canadian passport, you do not need to apply for a visa beforehand to travel to the USA. Canadian citizens have visa-free access to the USA.

Now that you have all the essential information regarding the types of visa and what countries provide such visas, are you ready to embark on an exciting and amazing journey full of adventures and over-the-top experience? Also at the end of the day, all that matters is the experience and beautiful memories you created while traveling through the countries. The above information is not only limited to traveling, it is also open to all the volunteers out there who have the Canadian passport. We wish you a beautiful experience on your journey.