If you hold a “weak” passport, I encourage you to get a US visa. If not the US visa, at least a Canada visa. A Canada visa opens up the door to VISA-FREE travel to 41 countries. It makes your “powerless” passport “powerful”.
I know that the US visa is a difficult visa to get, especially with appointments, interviews, etc. Canada visa is the second-best visa.
The best thing about a Canada visa is that there is NO VISA INTERVIEW.
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Why should you get a Canada tourist visa?
Though a Canada visa doesn’t offer as much VISA-FREE travel as a US visa, a Canada visa has its 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 the Canadian tourist visa is much lower. It’s only 100 CAD.
- Indian passport holders and a few others can even take advantage of the CAN+ expedited program.
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Which Canada visas are eligible?
Depending on the country, any of the following Canadian visas can be used.
- Canada Visitor Visa (V-1)
- Canada Work Visa (W-1)
- Canada Student Visa (S-1 and SW-1)
- Canada Transit Visa (VH-1)
Refer to each country below for permitted Canada visa types. Some countries require the Canadian visa to be a multiple-entry visa and have been used at least once to travel to Canada.
A Canadian PR card can also be used for some of these countries. However, some countries only accept Canadian visas. Refer to my article on VISA-FREE countries for Canadian PR holders for more information.
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North America
01. Canada
- Of course!
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02. Mexico
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid USED multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: Up to 180 days
- Entry rules:
- Canadian must have been USED to enter Canada before
- Canada visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Official source: National Institute of Migration in Mexico and Embassy of Mexico in India
WARNING: There has been increased scrutiny on tourists entering Mexico using Canadian visas. Your Canadian visa must be a long-term, multiple-entry visa and the visa must have been USED to enter Canada at least once. I strongly advise using a US visa if you have and travel via the US to be safe.
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Central America
03. Belize
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Angola
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo, Dem. Rep. of
- Congo, Rep. of
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- India
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Consulate of Belize in Alberta, Canada
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04. Costa Rica
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas, except transit
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Canada visitor visa must be valid for the length of the intended stay from the day of arrival
- Canada student/work visas must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered Costa Rica at the San Jose Airport with my Indian passport and Canadian visa. The immigration procedure at the airport took about 10 minutes due to the long lines. I was given only a 15-day entry.
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05. El Salvador
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- If entering by air, a fee of 12 USD will be charged for a tourist card
- If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador
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06. Guatemala
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Côte d´Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauricio
- Mauritania
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rule: If you have already entered Honduras or El Salvador, you can enter Guatemala from Honduras or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala
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07. Honduras
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenada
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Macau
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- Canadian visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- If you have already entered Guatemala or El Salvador, you can enter Honduras from Guatemala or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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08. Nicaragua
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Congo, Dem Rep of
- Congo, Rep of
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- India
- Iraq
- Kenya
- Laos
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Timor-Leste
- Yemen
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL
- VOA fee is 50 USD, payable in USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Besides the VOA fee, there is a 10 USD tourist card fee, 2 USD land border migration fee (for land border only) and 1 USD municipality tax (for land border only) (payable in USD only)
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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09. Panama
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid USED multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Canadian visa must have been used at least once to enter Canada before
- Canadian visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
- Official source: Embassy of Panama in Washington DC, USA
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Caribbean
10. Anguilla (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Anguilla Tourist Board, entry requirements
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11. Antigua and Barbuda
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL
- VOA fee is 100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Canadian visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
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12. Aruba
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Your Canadian visa must be valid for the intended period of stay
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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13. Bahamas
- Eligible nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas
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14. Bermuda (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Canada visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
- Official source: Government of Bermuda
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15. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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16. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rule: Canada visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: British Virgin Islands Tourism
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17. Cayman Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Jamaica
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Must arrive directly from Canada
- Official source: Cayman Islands Customs and Border Controls
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18. Cuba
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas – tourist, work and student visas only
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Must hold the Tourist card (Tarjeta del Turista), which can be obtained from
- Cuban Embassies and Consulates
- Authorized Airlines at the time of check-in
- Travel Agencies specialized in Cuba tours
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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19. Curaçao
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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20. Dominican Republic
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas, except transit (VH-1)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: If arriving by land or sea, you must purchase a Tourist Card on arrival for 20 USD. If arriving by air, the tourist card is included in the airfare.
- Official source: Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic
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21. Haiti
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Panama
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: A tourist fee of 10 USD must be paid on arrival at the airport
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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22. Jamaica
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Dominican Republic
- Honduras
- Kazakhstan
- Macedonia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Romania
- Serbia
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Immigration Department of Jamaica
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23. Sint Maarten
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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24. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos
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South America
25. Chile
- Eligible nationalities: China passport holders only
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas, except transit (VH-1)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Canada visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, consular section (click on “Download file” link)
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26. Peru
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rule: Canada visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru
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Europe
27. Armenia
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Solomon Islands
- Suriname
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 21 or 120 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Armenia e-Visa (for Egypt, India and Iraq passport holders)
- VOA or eVisa fee is 3,000 AMD, valid for 21 days, single-entry (OR) 15,000 AMD, valid for 120 days, single-entry
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
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28. Georgia
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Canada visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
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29. Moldova
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- China
- Comoros
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Kuwait
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Nauru
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Qatar
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Thailand
- Togo
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas, except transit (VH-1)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Canada visa must be valid for the intended period of stay
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
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30. Montenegro
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Canada visa must be valid for the intended period of stay
- Official source: Government of Montenegro
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31. North Macedonia
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 15 days
- Entry rules:
- Canada visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia
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32. United Kingdom
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 24 hours only (Transit Without Visa)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) airports
- You must be traveling to or from Canada only
- Must arrive and depart by air only
- Must hold the boarding pass for the onward flight
- Onward flight must be within 24 hours (on the same day or the next day before midnight)
- Granting the 24-hour entry is at the sole discretion of the immigration officer
- Official source: GOV.UK
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Middle East
33. Oman
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bhutan
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 10 or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Oman 26M or 26N Tourist Visa online
- 26M eVIsa fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- 26N eVIsa fee is 5 OMR, valid for 10 days, single-entry only
- Official source: Foreign Ministry of Oman
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34. Qatar
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for A3 Visa online on the Hayya portal
- A3 Visa fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Must provide hotel booking for the entire stay reserved through the Discover Qatar website
- Canada visa must be valid on the day of the A3 Visa application
- Official source: Qatar Tourism Board
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Africa
35. Egypt
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid USED multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but is eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
- VOA fee is 25 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Canada visa must have been used to enter Canada at least once
- Official source: Egypt Tourism Department
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36. Morocco
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities, except Iran, Palestine and Syria
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Morocco e-Visa online
- E-Visa fee is 770 MAD, valid for 180 days, single-entry only
- Canada visa must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Morocco E-Visa Portal
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Asia
37. Japan
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry Canada RESIDENT visas, such as student, work, etc
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Japan eVisa
- eVisa fee is JPY 3,000, valid for 90 days, single-entry only
- Must submit proof of residence to prove that you reside in those countries
- Must show the visa issuance confirmation via the eVisa website on your phone at the immigration (Prints and PDFs are not accepted)
- Must enter Japan by flight only
- IMPORTANT: Canadian TOURIST visas are NOT accepted. You must provide proof of residence in Canada to apply for Japan eVisa.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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38. Philippines
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 30 days (India) or 7 days (China)
- Entry rules:
- Canada visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
- Official source: Embassy of the Philippines in India
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39. Singapore
- Eligible nationalities: Following passport holders only
- China
- India
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas, except transit (VH-1)
- Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Singapore Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) upon arrival
- Must be traveling to or from the country of passport. Example: Must be traveling to a third country from India via Singapore or traveling to India from a third country via Singapore. An example itinerary would be India-Singapore-Bali or Bali-Singapore-India.
- Both arriving and departing flights in Singapore must be on the same itinerary
- Canada visa must be valid for at least 1 month at the time of arrival
- Official source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
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40. South Korea
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 23 nationalities – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas, except transit (VH-1)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Must be traveling to/from Canada through South Korea
- If there is a transit or stopover before South Korea, it cannot be more than 3 days
- Official source: South Korea Embassy in Washington DC, USA
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41. Taiwan
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- India
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry Canada visas
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) online before arrival
- ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is free of charge, valid for 90 days, multiple-entry
- If using an EXPIRED Canada visa, the visa must have expired within the last 10 years
- Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)
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Change history
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | Countries updated: (1) Mexico (Canada visa must be USED and added warning that there has been increased scrutiny) |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Countries updated: (1) Moldova (eligible nationalities list shrunk from 56 countries to 30) |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Countries updated: (1) Philippines (duration of stay for Indians is now 30 days) |
| 04 Feb 2025 | Countries added: (1) Cuba (official sources are available), (2) Chile (China passport holders can use Canada visa), and (3) Egypt (Egypt lifted suspension on Canada visas) Countries updated: (1) Belize (updated eligible countries), (2) El Salvador (updated eligible countries), (3) Armenia (updated VOA and eVisa eligible countries), (4) Oman (updated eligible countries), and (5) Morocco (updated eligible countries exceptions) |
| 23 Mar 2024 | Countries removed: (1) Egypt (due to severed diplomatic relations, Egypt is not accepting Canadian visas anymore) |
| 06 Feb 2024 | Countries added: (1) Moldova and (2) Morocco Countries removed: (1) Cuba (due to lack of proper official sources in 2024) |
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There you have it, guys! A list of 41 VISA-FREE countries for Canada visa, updated for 2025.
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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Hafiz Javaid says
I am Pakistani citizen and living in Saudi Arabia for the last 10 years. Me & my wife has valid but unused Canadian visit visa. We got a new baby who is 12 months old. Do we need a Canadian visa for 12 months old baby to travel to Canada?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Hafiz! Yes, everyone including new born babies require a Canadian visa to travel to Canada. Since you both have Canadian visas, it would be quite easy to obtain a Canadian visa for your baby as well.
Jean paul Saliba says
Hello, I have a Lebanese Passport and I have a Canadian multiple-entry V1 tourist visa. Can I enter Costa Rica with less than 6 months left on my Canadian visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Jean Paul! Yes, you can enter Costa Rica with your Canadian tourist visa. Your Canadian tourist visa must be valid for at least 30 days at the time of entering Costa Rica.
Alexus Gil says
Hi – I’m planning to travel from the UAE to the USA this coming February 2023, transiting via LHR using my PH passport holding the USA and a Canadian visa. Can I exit the country (UK) for a while without a Transit Visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Alexus! Yes, you can go to the immigration at LHR and request for a 24hr entry. This depends on the discretion of the immigration officer, but as long as you meet the requirements, they will grant you the 24hr entry.
Shallom kigbu says
Hello sir, I am a Nigerian with a Canadian student permit. I want to travel to Atlanta Georgia (USA) will I need a visa or can I make use of the student visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Shallom! You would need a US B1/B2 visa to travel to the US. You cannot use your Canada student visa.
James Francis S. Garcia says
Hi! I will be arriving in Canada by February and want to go somewhere like El Salvador or Peru before Christmas. What I don’t understand is if I want to go to the countries I mentioned above, do I only need to show them my SW1 Visa and other documents VOA, etc? Or do I need to have additional documents like “Permanent Resident Permits”? Thank you so much!
Thirumal Motati says
Hi James! You haven’t mentioned your nationality. Only certain nationalities are allowed to use Canada visas to enter certain countries. For example, El Salvador accepts Canadian visas only from 64 nationalities. Similarly, Peru accepts Canadian visas only from Indian and Chinese nationals. For most countries, you only need an “eligible passport” and a Canada visa. Some countries require you to obtain a Visa on Arrival which might require filling out some forms and some countries require an e-visa prior to your arrival. I have mentioned all such details for each country in the article.
Dilpreet says
I just got my study visa for Canada and before going there I want to spend a few days in South Korea. Is my flight ticket to Canada enough to get my stay in Korea granted or do I need something else?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Dilpreet! All you need is your flight ticket to Canada within 30 days of arrival. But keep in mind that South Korea may not open yet for tourism. They had plans to open on June 01 but I’m not sure. So please check if South Korea is open and honoring Canada/US visas.
Rochelle leonor says
I’m a Philippine passport holder with a Canada issued tourist visa (V-1) but I want to travel to Korea first before going to Canada. Do I still need a visa for Korea or do I only need my Canada one?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Rochelle! Technically, you only need your Canada visa to enter Korea while you are on your way to Canada. But I’m not sure if Korea is allowing entry based on US/Canada visas post-pandemic. I don’t have confirmation from them, so I suggest contacting the Korea ministry of foreign affairs or the Korean embassy in Manila for confirmation.
Dilpreet says
I just received my study permit for Canada and before going there I am planning to stay in South Korea for a few days. Is my flight ticket from Korea to Canada enough to get my stay granted in Korea?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Dilpreet! Yes, all you need is your flight ticket from Korea to Canada within 30 days of the date of arrival. Even though Korea is now open for tourism, it may not be open fully. So do your due diligence and confirm before booking your flight tickets.
Maya says
Hi, if you are from Trinidad, a country in the Caribbean and have a Canadian visa, can u go to the USA?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Maya! Unfortunately, no. For the USA, you would need a US B1/B2 visa.
Sukhvinder Kaur says
Can I go to Guyana without a visa if I am a work permit holder in Canada and nationality India?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Sukhvinder! No. Guyana does not allow Canadian visas. You must apply for a Guyana visa.
Abhishek says
Hi, could you please create such a list for all other countries’ visas, countries which are considered strong such as Australia, Japan and also on Schengen visa? Would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Abhishek! Absolutely! These are already in the works. I will publish them soon. For the Schengen visa, I already have an article on VISA-FREE travel with a Schengen visa. Check it out.
Rutuja says
Hi, I am an Indian passport holder with a valid Canada study permit. Can I travel to the Bahamas without a visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Rutuja! Yes, you can. But your student visa must be multiple-entry, valid and must be in your passport at the time of entering the Bahamas.
Biswajeet says
Hello, Mr. Thirumal Motati I want to ask you that I have Canada visa so can I go to South Korea? Why did I not go to any country before today and my visa to South Korea was rejected earlier. so now i can go to korea for turisim and this is my first time so help me a little. Thank you 😊
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Biswajeet! Yes, you can travel to South Korea using your Canada visa but you must be traveling to Canada from a third country via South Korea or from Canada to a third country via South Korea. That being said, please keep in mind that South Korea may not have started this visa exemption yet, please contact the authorities to confirm.
Vikesh says
I am Indian citizens with Canada PR card. Free with out visa United Kingdom(London)?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Vikesh! No. You CANNOT enter UK with your Canada PR. You would need a UK visitor visa.
Sourav says
Hey one of my friends who has a Canada study permit and Indian citizen can he travel to FRANCE?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Sourav! Unfortunately, France does not allow Canadian visas. Therefore, your friend needs a Schengen visa to travel to France.
Radha Bordia says
Hello, I have a Canadian PR and a Canadian 10-year tourist visa. But the holder of Indian Passport. Can I visit the Philippines under the current world scenario?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Radha! The Philippines is still under the COVID impact and opening its borders now slowly. Currently, only certain nationalities can enter the Philippines and unfortunately, India is not on that list.
Kunal Gandotra says
I’m a student in Canada. I want to visit Cancun is it ok to go there in between my studies? Do I get my entry easily? If they denied me where will they send me, India or Canada?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Kunal! Yes. You can visit Cancun using your Canada student visa. It’s quite easy to get entry into Mexico using a Canada visa. I’m very much certain that you’ll get entry, but if they send you back, they will send you back to where you came from, that would be Canada.
NAINA says
I am holding a Canadian student visa. I was planning to travel through an indirect route, Delhi-Frankfurt. and Frankfurt-Toronto on 2 different PNRs. Can I stay in Frankfurt for 1 day until I get my RTPCR report? And do I need a Schengen visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Naina! If you have two different PNRs, then the final destination for your Delhi-Frankfurt ticket will be Frankfurt. The airline will ask for your Schengen visa otherwise they will not let you board your flight in Delhi. Therefore, with 2 PNRs, you will need a Schengen visa.
With your Canadian student visa, you can transit (airside only) via Frankfurt without needing a Schengen visa. The flights must be on the same (single) PNR and you must NOT leave the transit area.
JC says
I’m a Philippine passport holder with a valid Canada Student Visa. Can I travel to Croatia using this before my study starts next year?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi JC! Unfortunately, Croatia does not allow Canada visas. You must have a visa from Croatia or a Schengen visa.
Zohaib says
What if someone has an IM1 visa for Canada, which is a single entry visa to Canada to get permanent residence in Canada? Can we travel to these countries with this IM1 visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Zohaib! Almost all countries on this list require a multiple-entry visa. You can still try entering with your IM1 visa but there is a risk of being turned away.
Khuong Tran says
I already have a Canadian temporary visitor visa, and when travel is back with its normal condition as similar as it’s before the pandemic, then I am able to stay in London no more than 24 hours and the next destination must be Canada? Thank you!
Thirumal says
Hi Tran! Yes, if your final destination is Canada and your transit in London Heathrow is less than 24 hours, you can ask permission to leave the airport to visit the city. Keep in mind that granting permission to leave is at the discretion of the immigration officer. Many of the readers were able to get permission and leave the airport.
Anand says
Hello Mr Thirumal, this website is a goldmine in terms of info. Keep up the good work.
My question would be a bit rhetorical in nature. I intend to travel to Mexico to get married. I’m a holder of a multiple entry V-1 visa to Canada. I’m an Indian national. Hope this is straightforward and no issues as such.
Thirumal says
Hi Anand! Appreciate the kind words! Yes, you can enter Mexico using your Canada V-1 visa. Mexico is popular for destination weddings, so entering as a tourist is perfectly fine for getting married in Mexico. But if your partner is a Mexican citizen, you might want to check with the authorities on the procedure.
Rumela Chowdhury says
What did you mean by ‘ELIGIBLE NATIONALITIES’ and ‘PERMITTED RESIDENCE PERMIT’ tabs?
Thirumal says
Hi Rumela! It means that ONLY those passport holders having those residence permits can enter the country VISA-FREE.
Wale says
Please sir, can I use a Canada transit visa to transit through the U.K?
Thirumal says
Hi Wale! Yes, if your Canada transit visa is valid, then you can use it to transit through the UK.
Soheil Vagharfard says
Hi, I am holding an Iranian passport however, I’m holding a Canadian student visa too and Im a United Arab Emirates resident. Can I travel to Mexico or the Bahamas with this situation?
Thirumal says
Hi Soheil! Mexico – yes. But Bahamas – no. With your Iranian passport and Canadian student visa, you can visit Mexico. But you cannot enter the Bahamas. Visa exemption to the Bahamas with Canada visa is only for “Indian” nationals. Since you hold a Iranian passport, you are not eligible for visa exemption. You have to apply for the Bahamas visa at your nearest Bahamas embassy.
Jamil says
Hi brother, I am a Bangladeshi citizen from Canada. I am a student. So, can I get into the UK for 24 hours? I have a valid study visa but I need written information that Canadian valid visa has the right to get entry UK up to 24 hours. Because I have to show it at immigration control if they don’t let me get inside. Help me. Where did you get this information I did not find it on the UK website!
Thirumal says
Hi Jamil! There is no official documentation/website for the 24-hour entry. It’s the same as “transit without a visa”. If you qualify for transit without a visa, then you can request for 24-hour entry at the immigration at Heathrow airport. Keep in mind that issuing 24-hour entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer. The immigration officer must be convinced that you qualify for “transit without a visa”.
Many readers have obtained 24-hour entry at Heathrow airport without any issues. You can find their experiences in the comments of this article and also the below article and FB group.
– VISA-FREE travel with US visa
– Visa Traveler Support FB group
Miriam says
Hi there, we’re planning to go to Israel. My husband is Canadian PR but holds a Philippine passport. Does he need a visa to enter Israel? Thanks in advance!
Thirumal says
Hi Miriam! No. He does not need a visa to enter Israel. Philippines passport holders are visa exempted for Israel.
Navdeep Kaur says
Hey, currently I am living in Canada on my work permit. I came here as a student and have applied for my immigration, which is in process. I am an Indian originally. Which countries I can visit without visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Navdeep! Except for Chile, you will be able to enter all the countries listed in this article with your India passport and Canada work visa. Let me know the countries you would like to visit, I can research and confirm if you can use your Canada work visa.
Onz says
I have a Thai passport with a multiple entry B-1 Business Visitor Canadian visa. Can I enter Mexico as a business visitor using the Canadian visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Onz! Yes, you can enter Mexico for “business purposes” using a Canadian B-1 visa. Keep in mind that your Canadian B-1 visa must be multiple-entry.
Fahed Zakka says
I have a Canadian study permit. I do not need a visa to visit Mexico as a tourist?
Thirumal says
Hi Fahed! If your Canada study permit is a “visa sticker” in your passport, then you don’t need a visa for Mexico. When you arrive in Mexico, you just have to present your Canada visa.
Aditi says
Hello sir, I have an Indian passport and currently, I am in Canada for the semester exchange. I have Canadian multiple entry visitors visa of 9 years. What kind of Visa should I apply for to visit Canada for around 10-15 days to tour. I ain’t sure if a Canadian visa will help in any way.
Thirumal says
Hi Aditi! I am a bit confused. You said you have a Canada visa but you are asking what visa you need to visit Canada? Could you be more specific? Is it something you are asking for someone else or about some other country?
Nivia George says
Hi, I am having Canada V-1 visa and I am a resident of UAE. Can I get on arrival visa in South Korea for 30 days? I don’t have any plan for Canada visit on this trip.
Thirumal says
Hi Nivia! You can enter South Korea with your Canada visa only if
(a) you are traveling to Canada via South Korea (OR)
(b) you are traveling from Canada to another country via South Korea.
Therefore, Canada must be on your itinerary, Otherwise, you will not be allowed to enter.
Amruta says
Is it possible and legal for Indians holding a Canada work visa to travel to Gulf countries visa-free? If yes, then for how many days can I stay in that country legally? Also, is there any option to extend the visa in case I exceed the permissible limit of stay? Or do I need to apply for a separate visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Amruta! Yes. Oman and Qatar. You can get eVisas for these two countries using your Canada work visa. You can stay 30 days on eVisa and extensions are allowed. Please refer to the “more info” links I have provided for Oman and Qatar.
Stanley says
I have a Canadian B1 visa. I am traveling to Africa but I have a layover for about 10 hours in London. Can I use my visa to enter the country during my layover?
Thirumal says
Hi Stanley! Yes. You can request a “24-hour entry” at London’s Heathrow airport using your Canada visa. Keep in kind that granting you a “24-hour entry” is at the discretion of the immigration officer.
usa says
Hi! I have a Canadian student visa and I want to visit Mexico for 6 days. Do I need to apply for a Mexico visa.
Thirumal says
Hi Usa! You DO NOT NEED a Mexico visa. You can use your Canada student visa to visit Mexico.
Funnu says
Hello, I’m a student in a Canadian university with a study permit and I’m originally from Nigeria (I’ve Nigerian passport). Which countries can I visit without a visa since I have a Canadian student visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Funnu! You can travel to quite a few countries on this list. Look at the “Eligible nationalities” and “Permitted visas” for each of the countries on the list. I have clearly indicated which nationalities and what visas can be used.
Haris Khan says
Hi Thirumal, my Canada visit visa is for 2 years and getting expired on June 2020. If I apply for new passport 4 months earlier before expiry, can I travel to Canada with visa on old passport and with the new passport? Please guide.
Thirumal says
Hi Haris! Yes, you can. Your Canada visa in your old passport will still be valid until it’s expiry. Carry your old and new passport whenever you travel.
Raa says
Hi sir! I have a Canadian tourist Visa. I am from Iran. Based on this article I am eligible to go to Costa Rica. So should I first be landed in Canada or I can travel directly from my country to costa rica?
Since I don’t have a US visa, is it possible to fly with USA airlines (from Vancouver to Costa rica)
Thanks
Raa
Thirumal says
Hi Raa! Yes, you can travel directly to Costa Rica from your country. Keep in mind that your Canada tourist visa must be multiple-entry.
No. You cannot transit through the US without a US visa. If you are in Vancouver, I suggest flights Canada-Mexico-CostaRica or Canada-Panama-CostaRica. That way, you don’t have to transit through the US. You can use your Canada visa to transit through Mexico and Panama.