VISA, PASSPORT & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
CHINA
The People's Republic of China
Do I Need a Visa to Visit China?
Canadian citizens using a Canadian passport require a visa to visit China.
Multi-Entry Visas
All China visas issued to Canadians are supposed to be multi-entry visas valid for the life of the passport. (This means you may get up to ten years of multi-entries in one visa).
Nationals of Brunei, Japan, and Singapore do not need a visa to enter China for up to 15 days.
All other nationals need a visa.
JAPAN
The Kingdom of Japan
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Japan?
Canadian or American passport holders do not require a visa to enter Japan for tourism or business stays under ninety (90) days.
VIETNAM
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Vietnam?
Yes, Canadian citizens using a Canadian passport require a visa to visit Vietnam.
Nationals of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Vietnam:
Cuba, Indonesia, Japan, Korea DPRK, Korea ROK, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand;
All other nationals will need a visa.
THAILAND
The Kingdom of Thailand
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Thailand?
Canadian citizens using Canadian passports do not require a visa to enter Thailand for tourism stays under thirty (30) days.
Nationals of the following countries do not need a visa:
European Union (EU), *EXCEPT Cyprus, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia; Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Brunei, CANADA, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Korea Rep, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, The Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam.
All other nationals will need a visa.
CAMBODIA
The Kingdom of Cambodia
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Cambodia?
Canadian citizens using a Canadian passport require a visa to visit Cambodia. Tourist visas are usually purchased upon arrival in Cambodia. Business visas should be acquired prior to travel. Canadians visiting Cambodia can buy a visa-on-arrival at either of Cambodia's two international airports (Phnom Penh & Siem Reap), or Poi Pet or Bavet/Moc Bai, upon arrival. Visa applications for visa-on-arrival are available on the arriving aircraft and at those land border crossings. Tourists are encouraged to use visa-on-arrival, or the E-Visas if necessary. E-Visas cannot be used to enter Cambodia by boat on the Mekong River, or by ship at Sihanoukville. Please see the attached form for all entry and exit points.
RUSSIA
The Russian Federation
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Russia?
Canadian citizens using a Canadian passport require a visa to visit Russia.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS are now mandatory.