Passport validity
Check how long your passport must remain valid beyond arrival or departure and whether blank pages are required.
Travel planning from Canada
Visa and entry guides for Canadian travellers
Choose a destination to organize the documents and checks you may need before departure, then verify the current rules with the destination government and Government of Canada.
Quick answer
What to know before you choose
Entry rules can change and depend on your passport, trip purpose, length of stay and transit route. Verify passport-validity rules, visa or electronic-authorisation requirements, transit rules and any arrival documentation using official government sources before travel.
What to verify before departure
Use these points to compare options before you commit.
Visa or electronic authorisation
Confirm whether Canadian passport holders need a visa, eVisa, electronic travel authorisation or other approval for the trip purpose and length.
Transit requirements
A connection can have separate visa or document rules even when you do not plan to leave the airport. Check every transit country.
Arrival documentation
Some destinations may request proof of onward travel, accommodation, funds, insurance or other documents at the border.
Choose a destination
Open a country guide for destination-specific planning. Confirm time-sensitive rules, availability and final prices with the relevant provider or official authority.
South Africa
Review visa, passport, transit and arrival guidance for Canadian travellers visiting South Africa.
Read the South Africa guideBrazil
Review visa, passport, transit and arrival guidance for Canadian travellers visiting Brazil.
Read the Brazil guideVisa & Entry Requirements questions
Are the visa rules on Travel Network Canada official?
No. We organize planning information, but the destination government and Government of Canada are the sources to use for final verification.
Do transit countries matter if I stay in the airport?
Yes. Some transit routes require a visa or authorization even when the traveller remains airside. Check each country on the itinerary.
When should I verify entry requirements?
Check before booking if entry eligibility could affect the trip, again before departure, and after any major itinerary or passport change.
Independent planning contextWe explain what to compare before you leave the site.
Provider completes the bookingPayment, availability, changes and cancellations are handled by the selected provider.
Verify changing detailsRules, prices and availability can change, so confirm them before purchase or departure.
Build the rest of your trip
Connect this decision with the parts of the trip that affect timing and total cost.