Canada Passport Ranking 2024 – RIF Trust

Canada Passport Ranking 2024

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Canada Passport
7th passport rank
177 visa-free destinations
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7th passport rank
177 visa-free destinations

We rank the Canada passport as number 7 in the world in line with our Passport Index ratings. As a Canada citizen, you’ll be able to travel visa-free to 177 countries. To gain access to all other countries, you and your family as Canada passport holders will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or visa online in advance. Certain countries will allow you to apply for a visa on arrival.

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Visa free access for Canada

As a Canada passport holder, you are permitted to travel visa-free to 177 countries and territories. This data is correct as of August 2024.

In order to travel visa-free, you will need a valid passport, often with at least six months until expiry. Additionally, you may need travel insurance, as required by your destination country.

Within these countries, there is often a separate section in airports where you can submit your Visa on Arrival. You will receive your visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issued the visa.

Acquiring an eVisa follows the same process as applying for a traditional visa. The main difference with an eVisa is that you don’t need to visit a visa application centre. You can submit your application online, including making any payments relating to the visa.

Once the relevant authorities approve your application, you will receive a confirmation email regarding your visa status, along with a document that you must print and bring with you when crossing the border.

You will need a valid visa to enter the 177 countries with a Canada passport.

About Canada

Canada comprises around 2/5ths of the North American continent, making it the second largest country in the world in area behind Russia. Its land border with the United States is 5,525 miles long. Despite Canada’s immense spread, it’s one of the world’s most thinly-populated countries. Canada’s capital is its 4th largest city, Ottawa. This is roughly 250 miles northeast of Toronto and 125 miles west of Montreal, Canada’s first and second cities. The third biggest city is Vancouver, an entry point to Canada’s interior.

Canada has two official languages: English and French. Yet is name comes from the Huron-Iroquois word,

kanata

, which translates as settlement or village. As part of the Commonwealth, Canada’s Head of State remains King Charles III of the United Kingdom.
For Canadians, community is important. In global matters, they’re more likely to be doves than hawks. A founding member of the United Nations, Canada takes its international responsiblities seriously. It’s also one of the democracy-focused Group of Seven (G7) and has been active in a number of major UN agencies and other worldwide operations.

The country is founded on multiculturalism. Canada proudly welcomes immigrants from all over the world. Indeed, Quebec’s original Residency by Investment program was the first of the contemporary area, serving as a prototype for other countries to follow. The Canada passport is one of the most powerful in the world, enabling holders to enjoy visa-free access to 175 countries.