Canada passport results — January 2025 VisaGlance matrix
In the January 2025 VisaGlance matrix, 1 passports were listed as visa-free · 29 were listed under visa on arrival, eVisa, or ETA
Historical snapshot of 49 tracked passports for Canada; individual rows were not independently verified and may not reflect current rules.
Methodology
A mapped source supports destination-level context, not every passport row shown on this page. Each row needs its own governing evidence before it can be called verified.
- Sources
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Destination source ↗
- Last reviewed
- Author
- William W.
- Reviewer
- William W. Same person as the author; this is not an independent review.
Canada stretches from Atlantic fishing villages to Rocky Mountain peaks to Pacific rainforests — a vast country divided by landscape and language, with Toronto and Vancouver dominating major-city tourism. Outdoor enthusiasts tackle Banff and Whistler, while urban explorers hunt street art and food scenes in Montreal and Calgary. The country's multicultural cities also attract business travelers and students year-round.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), and Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) handle the bulk of international landings, with clear signage in English and French guiding arrivals. Most visitors proceed through self-service kiosks for initial screening before speaking with an agent; processing times are typically brisk outside of peak holiday periods.
Visa results start from a historical January 2025 base matrix with limited, documented corrections. A mapped destination-level source provides context only; it does not independently verify a passport-destination result.
Listed as visa-free — January 2025 matrix 1 passports
Listed as visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA — January 2025 matrix 29 passports
- United Kingdom ETA
- Australia ETA
- New Zealand ETA
- Ireland ETA
- Germany ETA
- France ETA
- Italy ETA
- Spain ETA
- Portugal ETA
- Netherlands ETA
- Belgium ETA
- Switzerland ETA
- Austria ETA
- Sweden ETA
- Norway ETA
- Denmark ETA
- Finland ETA
- Poland ETA
- Czechia ETA
- Greece ETA
- Romania ETA
- Hungary ETA
- Israel ETA
- United Arab Emirates ETA
- Hong Kong SAR China ETA
- Taiwan ETA
- Japan ETA
- South Korea ETA
- Singapore ETA
Listed as visa required in advance — January 2025 matrix 19 passports
- Russia VISA REQUIRED
- Ukraine VISA REQUIRED
- Türkiye VISA REQUIRED
- Saudi Arabia VISA REQUIRED
- Egypt VISA REQUIRED
- South Africa VISA REQUIRED
- Nigeria VISA REQUIRED
- India VISA REQUIRED
- Pakistan VISA REQUIRED
- Bangladesh VISA REQUIRED
- Sri Lanka VISA REQUIRED
- China VISA REQUIRED
- Malaysia VISA REQUIRED
- Thailand VISA REQUIRED
- Vietnam VISA REQUIRED
- Philippines VISA REQUIRED
- Indonesia VISA REQUIRED
- Brazil VISA REQUIRED
- Mexico VISA REQUIRED
Visa rules change without notice. Always confirm with the embassy, consulate or the official government source linked above before you book or travel.