Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of China need a visa for Canada?
ChinaCanadaVisa requiredNationals of China need a visa for short stays in Canada.
Diaspora: about 771,973 people born in China live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Visiting Canada: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) or Electronic Travel AuthorizationMost foreign nationals need either a visitor visa or an eTA to visit Canada for tourism, family or business, depending on citizenship and how they travel. Visa-required nationals need a visa for any mode of travel; visa-exempt nationals need an eTA only when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport. A border officer makes the final entry and length-of-stay decision.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.