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China → Canada: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa required

Canada requires a visa for China citizens before travel.

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)

    Entry visa for tourism and family visits, generally valid for multiple entries.
    Who fits: Visa-required foreign nationals visiting Canada for tourism, family visits, or short stays, including those transiting by land or sea or staying more than 48 hours in transit.
    Gov fees: Starting from CAN$100. — Reference amount on the IRCC visitor-visa page. Biometrics and other costs may apply. Confirm the live amount locally.
    Official source: IRCC — Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) · IRCC — Visitor visa: about the document · IRCC — Visit Canada hub
    IRCC account sign-in https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/ircc-accounts.html

    Documents

    • Valid passport or travel document
    • Proof of funds for the stay and return home (bank statements, pay slips, employment letter)
    • Purpose-of-visit evidence, such as itinerary, hotel bookings, or a family invitation letter
    • Ties to the home country, such as employment, property, or family
    • Travel history and prior visas, where applicable
    • Biometrics, if required by nationality and age
    • Police certificates or medical exam results, if IRCC requests them
    • Proof of fee payment

    FAQ

    How long can I stay on a visitor visa?
    Most visitors can stay up to 6 months. The border officer may set a shorter or longer stay and stamp the passport or issue a visitor record with the leave-by date.

    Single-entry or multiple-entry?
    An officer may issue a single-entry or a multiple-entry visa. Multiple-entry visas are generally valid up to 10 years or until the passport or biometrics expire, whichever comes first.

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