Atlas des passeports

Entering Canada

Canada playbook updated 2026-09. Openness first, then how to apply and how to stay.

Openness rank

#161

Entry openness

Sans visa

Visa requis

143

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Fiche pays

Capitale

Ottawa

Population

41.5 million

Superficie

9,984,670 km²

Monnaie

Canadian dollar CAD

Langue

English, French

Fuseau

UTC-08:00–UTC-03:30

Nés à l’étranger

8.8 million · 2024

Part de migrants

22.2%

Groupes ethniques · 2021

Canadian15.6%
English14.7%
Scottish12.1%
Irish12.1%
French11%
German8.1%
Other19.4%

Nés à l’étranger : stock de migrants de l’ONU via la Banque mondiale (surtout 2024). Les groupes ethniques suivent les catégories publiées de chaque pays. La plupart ne recensent pas la couleur de peau. Indicatif seulement.

Travel notes

Plug

Type A / Type B

Mains

120 V · 60 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 911 · Ambulance 911

Dialing code

Airports

YYZ · YUL · YVR · YYC

Highlights

Niagara Falls
Banff
Old Quebec
Parliament Hill
Bay of Fundy

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How to get a visa

Visitor visa / eTA
Visit / tourism · Usually up to 6 months
- Visa-exempt flyers get an eTA; others apply for a TRV in an IRCC account.
Study permit + PGWP
Study · Programme length; PGWP up to 3 years
- Letter of acceptance and funds for a study permit. Eligible graduates apply for a PGWP.
Work permit (LMIA or exempt)
Work · Matches the job offer
- Most need an employer LMIA; CETA and intra-company transfers can be exempt.

Immigration routes

Express Entry (FSW / CEC / trades)
Points / invitation
CRS ranking with regular invitation rounds. A PNP adds 600 points.
Leads to PR：Canada’s main economic PR route.
Provincial Nominee Program
Points / invitation
Provinces nominate for labour need, then you file PR federally.
Leads to PR：Useful when CRS is short but you match a province.
Family sponsorship
Family
Citizens or PRs sponsor a spouse, child or eligible parent.
Leads to PR：Spouse sponsorship is usually the fastest family route.