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Travel Countries VISA-FREE with Canada Visa
I always encourage my readers to get their US visa at some point. Having a US visa will open up many doors. Of course, you can travel to the US, but you can also travel to 30+ countries VISA-FREE with US visa.

But, many fear that the US visa is the most difficult to get.

Well, there is an alternative – CANADA VISA.

Canada visa is the second best visa. You can travel 25 countries VISA-FREE with Canada visa.

The best thing about Canada visa is that there is NO VISA INTERVIEW.

The US visa interview process is frightening to many. If you have been to one, you would know what I mean. The high security at the consulate, lining up in the street outside the building, intimidating visa officers, questions that you were not prepared for, and the list goes on.

If you do not have a US consulate in your city, you have to travel to the nearest city where the US consulate is. The visa fee itself is quite steep and on top of that, these travel expenses can add up.

Why should you get a Canada tourist visa?

Though Canada visa doesn’t offer as much VISA-FREE travel as the US visa, Canada visa has its own advantages.

  • Canada visa application has no visa interview.
  • Canada tourist visa is also a long-term visa. Usually issued for 10 years or until the expiration of your passport.
  • The fee for Canada tourist visa is much lesser. It’s only $100 CAD.
  • India and China passport holders can even take advantage of the CAN+ expedited program.
  • Last but not the least, Canada itself is a beautiful country. Have you ever seen the pictures of Banff National Park? Just Google it. It’s spectacular. That’s just one example. The country is vast, diverse and a nature lover’s paradise. It’s also culturally diverse and the people are the most polite in the world.

Which Canada visas are eligible?

Canada Tourist Visa Image
The following Canada visas can be used

  • Canada tourist visa (also called Canada TRV)
  • Canada student visa
  • Canada work visa
  • Canada permanent resident card

Some countries require the Canada visa to be multiple entries and have been used at least once to travel to Canada.

So, without further due, let’s jump into the list.

Also Read: Everything you need to know about Canada tourist visa

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North America

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with Canada Visa - Canada, Vancouver - English Bay

English Bay, Vancouver, Canada

01. Canada

  • Of course!

02. Mexico

Also Read: How to travel 37 countries VISA-FREE with US visa

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Central America

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with Canada Visa - Panama Old City

Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

03. Costa Rica

04. El Salvador

05. Guatemala

06. Honduras

07. Panama

Also Read: 14 ways to get a travel itinerary for visa application

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Caribbean

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with Canada Visa - Aruba

Aruba

08. Antigua and Barbuda

09. Aruba

  • Applies to Bolivia, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, India, Jamaica and Peru passport holders only
  • Entry up to 30 days
  • More info: Visit Aruba

10. Bahamas

11. Cuba

  • Applies to all nationalities
  • Must hold the Tourist Card, which can be obtained from Cuban embassies, authorized airlines and travel agencies
  • Entry up to 30 days
  • More info: IATA Travel Center and TIMATIC Web and Go Cuba

12. Curaçao

13. Dominican Republic

14. Sint Maarten

Also Read: 10 mistakes that can get your visa denied. And how to avoid them

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South America

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with Canada Visa - Chile, Valparaiso

Valparaíso, Chile

15. Chile

16. Peru

Also Read: What to pack for international travel

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Europe

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with Canada Visa - England, London - Big Ben

Big Ben, London, England

17. Georgia

18. Macedonia

19. United Kingdom

  • Applies to all nationalities
  • Must be in transit to/from Canada only and must have an onward ticket within 24 hours
  • Available at Heathrow airport only
  • Entry for 24 hours only
  • More info: Heathrow Arrivals and UK Gov – Check Visa

Also Read: 15 ways to research visa requirements for any country

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Middle East

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with Canada Visa - Oman, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Oman

20. Oman

  • Applies to the following passport holders only
    Albania
    Armenia
    Azerbaijan
    Belarus
    Bhutan
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    China
    Costa Rica
    Cuba
    El Salvador
    Georgia
    Guatemala
    Honduras
    India
    Iran
    Kazakhstan
    Kyrgyzstan
    Laos
    Maldives
    Mexico
    Nicaragua
    Panama
    Peru
    Russia
    Tajikistan
    Turkmenistan
    Uzbekistan
    Vietnam
  • Visa in NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for eVisa
  • Entry up to 30 days
  • More info: Sultanate of Oman, Royal Oman Police

21. Qatar

FREE eBook: How to travel 56 countries VISA-FREE with a visa from US, Canada, UK, Schengen, Australia, etc.

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Asia

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with Canada Visa - Philippines, Abra Cathedral

Abra, Philippines

22. Philippines

23. Singapore

24. South Korea

25. Taiwan

Also Read: What is Visa on Arrival and how to get it successfully every time

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VISA-FREE travel with Canada Residence Permit (Permanent Resident Card)

If you have been living in Canada and hold your Residency Permit (Permanent Resident Card), you can also travel VISA-FREE to these additional countries.

01. Aruba

  • Applies to all nationalities
  • Entry up to 30 days
  • More info: Visit Aruba

02. Bahamas

03. Curaçao

04. Sint Maarten

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There you have it! List of 25 countries you can travel VISA-FREE with Canada visa. If you don’t have a Canada visa already, it’s time to apply for one and add another 25 to your list of VISA-FREE countries.

Do you know any other country (I haven’t listed here) that offers visa exemption for Canada visa holders? Let me know in the comments below.

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140 Comments

  1. Great post again Thirumal. I hold a US B1/B2 visa as well as a Canadian PR. Are there any countries which I can access with my Canadian PR that are not accessible by just a US B1/B2 visa?

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    • Hi Azhar! Most countries in this list accept Canadian student visas. Do you know which country you are planning to travel? I can give you specific information for that country.

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        • Hi Azhar! If you hold a valid Canada visa, you can enter Cuba with just a Tourist Card. You can obtain a tourist card from any Cuban consulate or airline.

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        • Hi May! You would need Canada “visitor” visa in order to obtain eTA for Qatar. You CANNOT use your Canada student visa.

          That beig said, only a handful of countries require eTA as Qatar exempts or offers VOA for many nationalities. Check if your passport is exempted from visa here

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          • HiThirumal,
            By the i hold Philippine passport… so meaning, i need to obtain a visit visa or tourist visa to Qatar? Can i come back from Qatar to Canada after?

      • Good evening I’m a filipino, recently studying here in south korea. I wanna travel in vancouver for just 5 days.. is it possible for me to travel to canada directly here from korea without getting visa from Philippines? Thank you

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        • Hi Virge! Unfortunately, Filipino passport holders REQUIRE a visa for Canada. You cannot use your South Korea study visa to enter Canada. You need a Canada tourist visa.

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          • Hi Thirumal, thank you very much for your important information sharing since long. Brother, my family mean wife and only son holding US B1/B2 Visa and Canada TRV visa. We are Bangladesh Citizen. Which countries actually we can travel without any hassle. One of my friend traveled to Mexico advantage of B1/B2 Visa. He experienced bad at the immigration he said. What your advise for please share?

          • Hi Saiful! You can travel to all the countries in this article that says “applicable to all nationalities” or “Bangladesh”. For B1/B2, refer to my article on VISA-FREE travel with US visa.

            Many Bangladeshi readers have traveled to Mexico and many other countries in this list using US or Canada visas. None of them had any issues. But keep in mind that a visa will only let you “seek permission to enter”. But your eligibility to enter will be determined at the first point of entry. At the point of entry, you will be asked whether it’s your first time, your purpose of travel, how many days, whether you have a return ticket, etc. If you fail to answer any of those questions, you may be questioned further or refused entry.

          • Hi Souffrant! I skipped Haiti as the VISA-FREE travel applies to only Colombia, Dominican Republic and Panama passport holders. I don’t have many readers from these 3 countries so it wouldn’t be of much use anyway. Are you from any of these 3 countries?

  4. Dear Manish,,

    Could you please tell me if I have a Canadian PR am I eligible for the travel to US without any American visa?

    Thank you,

    Reply

    • Hi Leili! Unfortunately, the answer is “no”. You would still need a US visa to visit the US. Only, Canada passport holders are visa exempt for the US.

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  5. Dear Sir,

    I am an Indian citizen and I have a Canadian TRV visa for 10 years. Can you please list countries where I can travel absolutely without Visa.

    Best regards.

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    • All the countries mentioned in this article EXEMPT visa for Canadian TRV holders, except Qatar, Oman and Taiwan. You would need to apply for eTA for Qatar and Taiwan and eVisa for Oman.

      Applying for eTA (Qatar and Taiwan) is quite simple and the approval is immediate. You just have to enter your flight details, hotel details and your Canada visa details.

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  6. Hi,

    I am from Iran and have Canada visitor visa..
    Would you please advise me if I can enter UK with CA visitor visa?

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    • Hi Forough! If you traveling to Canada via the UK, then yes, you can enter the UK for up to 24 hours using your CA visitor visa. The entry will be granted for 24 hours only. You must have the boarding pass to your flight to Canada within 24 hours. This provision is available only at London’s Heathrow airport. The issuance of the entry depends on the discretion of the immigration officers at Heathrow airport.

      If you would need to travel to the UK directly or stay in the UK for more than 24 hours, then you would need to secure a UK visa.

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      • Hi,

        My parents have Canadian PR Card with Pakistani passport. I live in UK. Do my parents need UK visa to visit me in UK or would they benefit from same on arrival 90 day visa as applicable on Canadian citizens.

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        • Hi Basil! Your parents would still REQUIRE a UK visa to visit you. Canadain PR holders are required to obtain a UK visa prior to their arrival in the UK

          Note: With their Canada PR, your parents may request for a 24 hr entry at London’s Heathrow airport if en route Canada via the UK. Granting of 24 hours entry in London depends on the discretion of the immigration officers in Heathrow airport.

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  7. Hi Thirumal,
    I want to travel in Central America, I have my PR card and my Philippine passport has a US visa in it, do I still need to get visa for the country I want to travel? I’m so confused.
    Thanks!

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    • Hi Blue! You can “probably” use your US visa to enter Guatemala and other Central American countries. Lack of official websites and documents from these countries make it harder to research or confirm visa requirements.

      But, according to TIMATIC, Philippines passport holders with a visa from Canada, US or Schengen can enter Guatemala for 90 days. Therefore, the airlines will not object you from boarding the flight to Guatemala. Guatemala is not too strict with their visa requirements. Once you land there, they will most probably grant you entry. From there, you can enter the other Central American countries by land.

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  8. Hi,
    I have a Bangladesh Passport and i currently hold a valid Canadian Student Visa. I have a flight from Vancouver to Heathrow to Brussels to Entebbe. My layover at Heathrow airport is 19hours. So do I need any visa to get out of the airport and meet family and tour UK in the 19hours that i have?
    Kind Regards.

    Reply

    • Hi Alam! YES, you REQUIRE a UK tourist visa to leave the Heathrow airport in order to meet friends or tour London.

      That being said, with your Canadian visa, you can request a 24-hour visa/entry at Heathrow airport. All my readers who tried have been issued the 24-hour visa/entry at London’s Heathrow airport without any issues.

      Remember that the issuance of this 24-hour visa/entry is completely dependent on the discretion of the immigration officers at Heathrow airport. There is no harm in trying. You may also be denied. So be prepared for both scenarios. If you were given entry, then meet your friends or tour London. If not, be prepared to spend those 19 hours in the airport itself.

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      • Hi, Thanks for your reply. Just to be on the safe side, which type of visa should i apply for to get out of the Heathrow airport to tour UK? Is it the Visitor in Transit visa or some other visa? Keeping in mind that i have only 19hrs only.

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        • If you want to leave the airport, then you would need a proper “Tourist” visa. “Visitor in Transit” visa is only if you have to go through the immigration in order to transit, but I’m not sure if you can leave the airport on that visa.

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    • Hi Thirumal, My mother has come to Canada using Visitor visa, it is getting expired in couple of months. I’m not in a situation to take her India back soon.
      Is it advisable to visit Mexico and re-enter Canada to obtain another six months of visa extension?

      Reply

      • Hi Vasanth! There is a proper way to extend one’s stay in Canada. But it would cost a bit and takes about 30-50 days. I believe the extension is for 2 months max. I suggest exploring this option as well.

        Leaving and re-entering can be tricky. Sometimes it’s overlooked as a genuine side trip. But sometimes you may be questioned.

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  9. Sir, I have a Canadian TRV visa valid for 10 years. So my question is do I need a transit visa of Germany, Paris or Italy while I’m traveling to Mexico from India??

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    • Hi Jagdish! No, you don’t need a transit visa for Germany, France or Italy.

      EXPLANATION: India passport holders DO NOT REQUIRE a transit visa for France and Italy. India passport holders DO REQUIRE a transit visa for Germany but are EXEMPTED if holding a US/Canada visa.

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      • Thank you, sir! As you said we don’t need to get a Mexican visa for traveling while I have Canadian TRV visa valid for 10 years. So my question is do I need any Mexican visa stamp on my passport and how Delhi immigration would know I’m traveling to Mexico because I have just a Canadian visa on my passport.

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        • The immigration officers at Delhi will know that you are going to Mexico by looking at your flight boarding pass. If you have a layover in Frankfurt, then you will have 2 boarding passes. One Delhi-Frankfurt and another Frankfurt-Mexico city. You have to present both of those boarding passes at the passport control in Delhi airport. They will ask you why are you going to Mexico and what is your purpose.

          If they ask whether you have a Mexico visa, you can tell them that you don’t need a separate Mexico visa since you already have a Canada TRV.

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  10. I have a flight from Delhi to Mexico, but my layover at Frankfurt airport in Germany is 4 hours. I’m not going outside the airport so do I need a transit visa? If yes, then can I get at the Frankfurt airport or do I need to get it from India?

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  13. Hello
    You seem to be very knowledgeable.
    Iam Indian citizen working in US on EAD/AP( have been in green card line for a while).
    I also have a Canadian visitor visa. If I want to got o Costa Rica–Would I need their visa?
    Thanks for your reply.

    Reply

    • Hi Deepak! You can use your US EAD or Canada visa to travel to Costa Rica. You don’t need to secure a separate visa for Costa Rica.

      I have traveled to Costa Rica myself once on US H1B visa and once on Canada visa. At the immigration in Costa Rica, you just present your passport and tell which visa you’ll be using. Probably Canada visa is better in your case as your US EAD will not be in the passport. Good luck and have a great time in Costa Rica!

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  14. It’s literally so meaningful for me. Thanks, sir!
    One last thing. I’m still looking for my flight to Mexico but all flights have very long layover time around 20 hours. So I wanna ask, would they let me stay at the airport? I mean transit visa? I’m not going outside of the airport but the layover is around 20 hours in Rome.
    So I can choose that flight?

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    • A layover of up to 8 hours within the same day is considered as an airside transit. But over 8 hours or departure flight on the next day will have different rules. Airside transit areas in some airports are closed after midnight. I suggest checking with the airline or the airport for specific information.

      A quick Google search says that for Frankfurt airport it should be less than 12 hours. I couldn’t find exact info for Rome airport.

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  15. okay sir so i finally bought my ticket of Lufthansa airline from delhi to mexico city so firstly i have my layover at frankfut 5h55mins
    And on return i have my layover 6h55 at munich franz josef strauss airport.
    So i have canadian TRV visa valid for 10 years nd i have gone once to canada last year..don’t i need a mexican visa for traveling ??? And also transit visa for germany??

    Reply

    • Good! You don’t need a Mexico visa since you have a Canada visa. You can use your Canada visa to enter Mexico.

      You don’t need a transit visa for Germany since you have a valid Canada visa. Good luck and enjoy your trip.

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  16. Hi I have a Canadian work visa with a Nigerian Passport. Can you please email me the list of countries I can enter with a Canadian work visa ?

    Thank you

    Reply

    • Hi Mama! With your Nigeria passport and Canada work visa, you can travel VISA-FREE to all the countries listed out in this article that says “applies to all passport holders”.

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  17. Hi,

    I am travelling to UK on 6 months VISA and wish to visit canada at the end of my trip, in 4 months time. I dont have much time left to be able to apply VISA from India (10 days left). Please could you advise if there is a chance for me to apply for Canada Visa from London, to be able to travel in last 9 days of my visit. I have business visitor VIsa for UK, and B1/B2 visa for US.

    Reply

    • Hi Reetika! Yes, you can apply for Canada visa from the UK. Biometrics is now mandatory for all nationalities. Therefore, your Canada online visa application will ask for your preferred location for biometrics. You can select your preferred location/city in the UK for your biometrics and passport submission.

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  18. Hi! I’m of Indian nationality and I have Canada work visa. Can I go to GEORGIA (EUROPE) for visiting for a week without Georgian tourist visa? If any documents required what are they? if no documents required, can I directly book flight tickets and go Georgia directly? Please help.

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    • Hi Sandeep! Yes, you can visit Georgia with your India passport and Canada visa. You do not need a separate Georgia visa. All you need is return flight tickets and hotel bookings to show at the port of entry.

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  19. Hiii Tirumal ji…
    Thank You Tirumal Ji for your reply,
    I have one more Doubt if you do not hesitate.
    My cousin have Georgian(europe) Student visa, can he travel to Canada with Georgian Visa, Or does he need to take Canadian Visa. Plz help, I will visit canada late Aug 2019, will he able to come Canada this May Or June with georgian Visa
    Thank You

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  20. Hello. Great post. Thank you for taking your time to reply questions. I hope you answer mine as well.
    I have a Nigerian passport. I would like to know which European student visa can be allowed to enter Canada/US with/without visa. Thank you in advance.

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  21. Hi

    I have a Canada study visa but I had to return to my country India due to personal reasons without completing the course. Can I still visit Canada while the study visa is valid or do I have to apply for a separate tourist visa?

    Reply

    • Hi Geetika! A study visa is only for study. If your purpose of visit in the future is “not to study”, then you must get a tourist visa.

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  22. Hi, I have a student visa in Canada and I want to travel to the Philippines. Can I travel just for 20 days?

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    • Hi Stephen! The Philippines accepts Canada visas but only for India and China passport holders. If you do not have an India or China passport, you cannot use your Canada visa to enter the Philippines.

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  23. Nice post. This is very informative. I’m holding a student visa from Canada and I’m a Filipino. And I would like to travel before my visa will expire. Is there any possibility to travel in Mexico?

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  24. Hi,
    Do you think any problems ??
    If I go back to Canada 2 days before my student Visa Expires..?

    But I already applied for new Visa already.. it is on processing times.

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    • Hi Jay! I don’t have expertise in student visas, so I don’t know the entry rules for student visas. But for tourist visas, yes you can enter 2 days before the expiry and can still get an entry for whichever days Canada allows (about 90 days I think).

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  25. Hi, I have an Iraqi passport and Canada study visa. I want to fly to Canada but my transit is in Washington DC. Do I need a transit visa to America? Or If I would change the transit to Europe, will I need a transit visa?

    Reply

    • Hi Ali! Yes, you would need a transit visa for the US. The US also has travel restrictions on Iraqi passport holders, so please check with the airline for accurate information.

      You can transit through Europe if you hold a Canada visa. Check this article on Schengen Visa Info for more information or contact the airline.

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  26. Hi! We are Indian passport holders having Canadian PR. Do we require US Visa to book a flight via the US for traveling to Canada?

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  27. Dear Sir, I hope you are fine. I am having a Canada visa for 2 years and 6 Months. How many countries I can travel without a visa?

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    • Hi Sardar! There are up to 25 countries you can travel without a visa with your Canada visa. Go through this article for the list of countries for your passport.

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  28. Dear sir, I am Vietnamese. I will get my Canada visa (TRV) by next week, planning to visit Canada in July. Can I go to France (Eupore) for 3 days trip then fly to Canada?

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  29. Hello Sir

    I am having an Indian Passport with a Canadian visitor visa. Can I travel visa-free to Egypt?

    My flight is Dubai – Cairo – Toronto

    Egypt – layover time is 12+

    Do I need Dubai Visa also?

    Please guide

    Thanks

    Rajesh

    Reply

    • Hi Rajesh! No. You CANNOT enter Egypt with your Canada visa. You NEED an Egypt tourist visa to travel to Egypt.

      Yes, you also need a visa for UAE.

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  30. Hi Thiru, My question is, I am Indian passport holder and a Canadian PR holder for 7 years. Can I book a flight to Singapore and a different flight from Singapore to India. Can I go out from Singapore airport?

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    • Hi David! Yes, Singapore grants visa exemption to Indian nationals with Canada visa or PR to leave the airport for up to 96 hours (4 days). You must be traveling to India from a third country or traveling to a third country from India via Singapore.

      There have been incidents where the airlines did not allow the passengers to board if they had two separate bookings. It’s because of the airlines staff not knowing the requirements very well. If you hold two different bookings, I suggest carrying a print of the VFTF (Visa Free Transit Facility) requirements from the Singapore ICA (Immigration and Checkpoints Authority) website. If the airline denies boarding saying that you need a Singapore visa, you can show the print of the requirements.

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  31. Hello!

    I have a study permit and temporary resident visa for Canada! Can I travel to the Dominican Republic?

    Thanks,
    Tsenguun

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  32. Hi Thirumal,

    I have a single entry Canadian visa and would like to know, do I need a US transit visa, as the flight I am considering for my visit from Mumbai to Toronto is via Boston. I have a valid B1 visa, will that work or is a transit visa mandatory? I checked with the Airlines and I am advised to check with the US embassy for this. If you could throw some light based on your experience would help.

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  33. Hi Sir,

    I have B1 Visa to travel to Canada and attend a conference. Which countries of the above I can travel as well? I have Afghanistan Passport?

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  34. Hi there! I have a Canadian tourist visa and I have recently visited for 40 days. Now I’m back in India and I would like to go to the United Kingdom for the cricket World Cup. I have checked on the website it says who have the Canadian tourist visa can go to the UK for only 24-hour time limit. What’s that supposed to mean? Do I have to apply for any other visa for a longer stay than 24 hours? Could you please tell me any other options?

    Reply

    • Hi Mandeep! The 24-hour entry at London’s Heathrow airport is issued only when you are flying to Canada but transiting through London. If your layover is long (say 16 hours), you can request the immigration office to issue you a 24-hour entry. That way, instead of waiting 16 hours at the airport, you can go to London city center for sightseeing, shopping, eating or meeting friends.

      Keep in mind that this 24-hour entry is dependent on the discretion of the immigration officers in London’s Heathrow airport. They can deny you the entry if they feel that you are not eligible.

      To watch cricket matches in the UK, you must hold a UK visitor visa. You can refer to my UK visa guide for details on visa requirements, fee, processing time, etc

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  35. Hi,

    UK refused my VISA application but they did not stamp my passport. I am applying for a Canadian student VISA and I would like to know that I should mention that the UK has not approved my application while they did not stamp it?

    Best,
    Hadi

    Reply

    • Hi Hadi! Most countries in the world (including the UK) DO NOT stamp or add a visa sticker to your passport if your visa application is REFUSED. You will only receive a refusal letter mentioning the reasons for your visa refusal.

      Yes, you have to disclose your UK visa refusal in your Canada visa application.

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  37. Hi Thirumal,

    I am a Nigerian, hold a Nigerian passport, studying in the UK, also hold a valid multiple-entry Canadian visa (Not TRV btw). Will I be allowed entry into Mexico as well as the other countries listed in this post?

    Will very much appreciate your response to this post as I’m in an urgent need of the information.

    Thank you kindly,

    Igho.

    Reply

    • Hi Igho! Yes, you can use your valid Canada multiple-entry visa to enter Mexico. You can also enter other countries listed in this article that says “applies to all nationalities”.

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  38. Hi Thirimul, thanks for such an informative post! I’m a Pakistani passport holder but has multi-entry 5 years US visa. I’m visiting the US on June 19 so can I visit Puerto Rico as well on the same visa?

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  39. Hi Thirumal,

    Nice article.

    Can one travel to/out of Canada with Student visa? I will be traveling to America on a holiday and would like to enter Canada (for one week) with a student visa. I want to defer my September 2019 admission till next year and also open a student account within that one week.

    Then return fully in September 2020 for my studies. I recently obtained a student visa, but I can’t start my studies this year. The school allows deferment of admission by the way.

    Thank you.
    Rylan

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    • Hi Rylan! My knowledge and experience are only in tourist visas. I don’t know much about student visas. But I will try to answer your question with the limited knowledge I have in student visas.

      Student visas are only valid if you are an active student. If not, then the visa is not valid. You are supposed to defer your admission before you obtained your visa. That way, your visa will be issued for the correct dates. If you need a definitive answer, I suggest asking CIC or the university itself.

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    • Hi Solo! Using your Ghanaian passport and Canada visa, you can travel to all the countries in this article that says “applies to all nationalities”.

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  41. Hello, I’m a Philippine passport holder with a permanent residency card from Canada. I’m planning on going home to the Philippines with a 14hour layover in Korea and on my way back to Canada, I have a 13day layover/stay in Korea. I’ve already asked the Embassy of Korea in Toronto and Manila and they said I don’t need a visa, but I’m trying to look for sources of the visa-free entry to Korea to print off just in case I get questioned by immigration. Would you please link me to Timatic’s info regarding my situation? I can’t seem to find it. Thank you so much.

    Reply

    • Hi Megan! You can print a copy of requirements from TIMATIC and Korea Visa Portal. Details below.

      TIMATIC
      1. Go to United Airline’s TIMATIC link
      2. Input the details and click on “Check”
      3. Print the entire page

      Korea Visa Portal
      1. Go to Korea Visa Portal
      2. Change the language to English
      3. Click on “Short Term Visit”
      4. Select “Tourist/Transit (General) B-2-1”
      5. Print the information shown under “Tourists in transit to Third Countries”

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  42. I have a Pakistani Passport with a Canadian 10 Years Visa with Multiple Entries. Can I get a Turkish visa on Arrival at Istanbul Airport? or an E-Visa.

    Reply

    • Hi Husnul! You would need a UK, US or Schengen visa to get a Turkish eVisa. Unfortunately, you cannot use your Canada visa to apply for a Turkish eVisa. You cannot get a Visa on Arrival either.

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  43. Dear,

    I am a Pakistani passport holder and just got Canada visit visa (for tourism). I would like to visit the UK as well as a stop over (more than 5 days) so for this case do I need a UK visa?
    If yes then what type?

    Please note, before one month I applied for UK visa (before Canada visa) but it was refused. Can I apply again now (with Canada visa on my passport) or I need to wait for some time.

    Several questions but sorry.

    Thanks

    Reply

    • Hi Hafiz! You would need a “UK standard visitor visa” to enter and spend 5 days in the UK.

      You can reapply for a UK visa anytime. There is no waiting required. But if you don’t fix the issues from your previous application, your current application will likely be refused again. You must read your refusal letter and fix any issues with your application.

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  44. Hi, I have an Iranian Passport, and also have Canada Visitor Visa. Can I go to Mexico without any Visa?

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  45. Hi,
    I am Indian citizen holding Canada visitor visa expired in 2028. I have a layover at LHR in the UK for 23 hours 50 min while going to canada.
    Do I need a transit visa for UK?

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    • Hi Rajiv! No. You don’t need a transit visa. If you hold a valid Canada visa, you don’t need a transit visa for the UK.

      If you want to leave the airport during the layover, you can request a 24-hour entry at the LHR immigration. The entry depends on the discretion of the immigration officers but quite a few of my readers were able to avail it successfully. So, give it a try.

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  46. Hi sir. I’m flying to LA USA from Delhi. I have Canada tourist and USA K visa. I was looking for a Russian airline “AEROFLOT”. So my layover is in Moscow for almost 3 hours so do I need a Russian visa or not? I’m not going outside of the airport.

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    • Hi Jagdish! You DO NOT need a transit visa. If you are transiting through Moscow and not leaving the airport, you do not need a transit visa. Quite a few of my readers have flown this route (Delhi-LA via Moscow with Aeroflot) and none of them needed a transit visa.

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  47. I have multiple-entry visa of Canada. Can I take a flight from Delhi with a stop at New York without US visa?

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  48. Hi Thirumal!

    Your post is so useful, but I just want to make sure to myself: I just got my student visa to Canada and my flight destinations will be Vietnam -> Korea -> Canada.
    I have like 11h layover in Incheon Airport Korea, so based on your information, I can legally go outside the airport and get some fresh air without having Korea Visa or any extra papers to be done?

    Thank you so much.

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    • Hi Linka! Yes, that’s correct! Your itinerary and Canada visa makes you eligible to enter Korea without a visa for up to 30 days. Therefore, yes, you can go outside the airport for those 11 hours layover. Enjoy!

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  49. Dear,

    I just got my Canada Multiple Visit Visa which will expire in 2026. In the application form, I entered the planned travel date in July 2019 but due to some family issues, I can’t travel in this year. I just want to know that, is there any limitation with the travel dates/period or I can visit any time before the expiry date of my visa?

    Thanks & Regards

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    • Hi Hafiz! It is not mandatory to travel on the dates specified in your application. You can visit Canada anytime till the last day of your visa expiry in 2026.

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  50. Hi sir! I have Pakistani passport valid Canada and USA visa. So, how many countries can I enter without a visa?

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  51. Hi! This is a very good article. One of my friend, who is a Canadian PR, Indian Passport Holder, wants to travel through HKG. I guess HKG requires no visa, (you have to have an eVisa). Is this correct?
    Thanks!

    Reply

    • Hi Bala! That’s correct! India passport holders need to have just a “Pre-arrival Registration (PAR)” to enter Hong Kong. PAR is an online form and the confirmation is immediate. You can refer to my Hong Kong Visa Guide on the steps to complete PAR.

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  52. Hi! I have a Nigerian Passport but I’m a US legal resident, am I able to go to Canada without a visa?

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    • Hi Gigi! If you hold a US Green card, then YES, you can travel to Canada without a visa. But you must apply for Canada eTA if arriving by air.

      Please refer to my Canada visa guide on the procedure to apply for Canada eTA.

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  53. Hi, I hold a valid Canadian tourist visa and I am in Canada at present. That being said, can I visit Mexico without a visa? I hold an Indian passport. Thanks!

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  54. I am currently studying in Singapore on a student visa and I hold an Indian passport. And I want to travel to Italy what should I do?
    Can I apply for Italy visa while studying in Singapore or do I have to go back to India to apply and complete the visa procedure?

    Reply

    • Hi Effie! Yes, you can travel to the Dominican Republic with your valid Canada student visa. You don’t need a separate visa for the Dominican Republic.

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  56. Hi sir, Can I travel to Cuba and Qatar or any Countries in Europian union with my Canadian PR card and I am a holder of Iraqi passport?

    Many thanks

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    • Hi Ivan! Yes, with your Iraqi passport and Canada PR, you can travel to Cuba and Qatar. For the countries in the EU, refer to the countries list in “Europe” that says “applies to all nationalities”.

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  57. Hi Thirumal, I hold Student Visa for Canada. I am planning to take flight from Toronto to Mumbai via the USA. Do I need USA transit visa?

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    • Hi Rudy! YES, you REQUIRE a US transit visa in order to transit via the US. Your Canada student visa will not work for transiting via the US.

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  58. Hi, I am from Kenya and I have a valid Canadian student visa. Which countries can I visit visa free?

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