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Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada

Most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada - not both. Some people may only need their valid passport. Answer a few questions to see what's right for you.

See all entry requirements by country/territory

You can find the country code on your passport. Be careful when you select your country. Some countries have multiple options and codes are quite similar.

Answer yes if you’re a citizen of Canada and another country.

Look on the front cover of your passport for the symbol of a rectangle with a circle in the middle. If you see this symbol, you have an electronic passport.

Answer: You need a visitor visa

For visits of up to 6 months for most purposes. Cost: CAN $100

Get details about visitor visa Opens in a new tab

Answer: You need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

For visits of up to 6 months or to transit via a Canadian airport. Cost: CAN $7

Get details about eTA Opens in a new tab

Answer: You need a valid Canadian passport

You need a  valid Canadian passport  to travel to Canada by air (board your flight).

Exception: If you’re an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you still need to  carry proper identification Opens in a new tab  and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada Opens in a new tab .

Get details about travelling as a dual Canadian citizen Opens in a new tab

Answer: You need a valid passport or travel document to travel to Canada by car, train, bus or boat

If you decide to fly to a Canadian airport instead, you'll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

Learn about documents you may need Opens in a new tab

Answer: You need official proof of status in the U.S.

Lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must present these documents for all methods of travel to Canada:

• a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document ) and
• a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of status in the United States)

Answer: You need a transit visa 

To connect between 2 international flights, in less than 48 hours. Cost: Free

Note: If you have more than 48 hours between international flights OR if you decide to visit Canada, you need to apply for a visitor visa.

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Answer: You can apply for a parent and grandparent super visa to visit for more than 6 months

• The super visa is for visits of 5 years at a time .
• a letter from your child or grandchild with a promise to financially support you for the duration of your visit in Canada.
• More information on approved insurance providers outside of Canada will be available in the coming months.
• be valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry to Canada
• provide at least $100,000 in emergency coverage.
• You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada.
• Cost: CAN $100

Note : If you don't meet the criteria for a super visa, you need to apply for a visitor visa.

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Note : If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA). An eTA allows for visits of up to 6 months.

Note : If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you can visit Canada for up to 6 months with a valid identity document. Bring identification such as a valid passport. Or, if a member of an official program such as Nexus, you may present your valid membership card.

If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you can visit Canada for up to 6 months with

• a valid passport from your country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document Opens in a new tab ) and
• official proof of lawful permanent resident status in the U.S., such as a green card

Answer: You need a valid identity document

Bring identification such as a valid passport. Or, if a member of an official program such as Nexus, you may present your valid membership card.

Learn about the documents you may need Opens in a new tab

Answer: If we approve your study permit application, we’ll issue a visitor visa

• You don’t need to submit a separate application for a visitor visa.

When you travel to Canada, bring your

• letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved, if you received one
• valid passport that has your visitor visa stuck to one of its pages

Learn about studying in Canada Opens in a new tab

Answer: You should already have a valid visitor visa

We automatically issued a  visitor visa to you when we approved your first study or work permit.

If you leave and return to Canada,  you must travel with:

• your valid study or work permit
• If you don’t have a valid visa when you check-in for a flight, it may result in travel delays (or a missed flight).
• your valid passport

Exception : If you return directly from a visit only to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.

If your visa has expired or was only valid for a single entry to Canada

You need to  apply for a new visa Opens in a new tab .

• A visa costs CAN$100.
• It’s valid for up to 10 years.

If your study or work permit will expire soon, you must extend it before you can apply for a new visitor visa.

You need a visitor visa to leave and return to Canada.  Apply for your visa before you leave.

You can apply for a visitor visa from inside Canada if you meet all the conditions below:

• you’re already in Canada
• you hold a valid study or work permit
• you want to  leave and return to Canada  in the near future
• your existing  visitor visa Opens in a new tab  is expired or was valid for only one entry

Exception : If you return  directly  from a visit only to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.

Processing times vary by country.  You may need to  give fingerprints and photo (biometrics) Opens in a new tab  with your application. Processing times  don’t include  the time you need to give biometrics.

Apply for a visitor visa Opens in a new tab

You need a  visitor visa  to travel to Canada.

A visitor visa:

• is a sticker we put in your passport
• costs CAN$100

Processing times vary by country.  You may need to  give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) Opens in a new tab  with your application. Processing time  doesn’t include  the time you need to give biometrics.

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a study permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to study without a study permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a study permit Opens in a new tab

Answer: If we approve your work permit application, we’ll issue a visitor visa for you

• letter of introduction that says your work permit application is approved, if you received one

Learn about working in Canada Opens in a new tab

We automatically issued a  visitor visa to you when we approved your first work permit.

Processing times vary by country.  You may need to  give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)  with your application. Processing time  doesn’t include  the time you need to give biometrics.

Apply for a visitor visa

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a work permit

If you’re eligible to work without a work permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a work permit Opens in a new tab

Answer: If we approve your study permit application, we’ll issue an electronic travel authorization (eTA)

• You don’t need to submit a separate application for an eTA.

If you get a new passport before you come to Canada, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA if you plan to fly to a Canadian airport.

Answer: You need an eTA to leave and return to Canada

Your study permit lets you study in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

What you need depends on your travel plans.

If you re-enter by a Canadian airport (fly back to Canada)

You must have:

• the passport that’s linked to a valid eTA and
• your valid study permit
• costs CAN $7
• is electronically linked to your passport

If you received your current study permit on or after August 1, 2015, you may have a valid eTA.

If you don’t have an eTA or yours has expired, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA.

Apply for an eTA Opens in a new tab

If you re-enter Canada by car, boat, bus or train

• a valid passport and

Answer: If you fly to a Canadian airport, you need an eTA

• costs CAN$7

Most applicants get their eTA approval (via an email) within minutes. However, some requests  can take several days  to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

If you drive or arrive by train, bus or boat

You just need a  valid passport or travel document Opens in a new tab  to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat.

Answer: If we approve your work permit application, we’ll issue an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for you

• valid passport that you used to apply for your work permit

If you get a new passport before you come to Canada, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA if you plan to fly to a Canadian airport.

Your work permit lets you work in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

• your valid work permit

If you received your current work permit on or after August 1, 2015, you may have a valid eTA.

• your valid work or study permit

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

• valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work or study permit

When you travel to Canada, you must bring your:

• letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved

Answer: You don’t need an eTA or a visitor visa

If you’re driving or arriving by train, bus, or boat.

You just need to  bring the right travel documents Opens in a new tab .

If you fly to or transit through a Canadian airport

You just need to travel with your valid U.S. passport if you fly or transit through a Canadian airport.

• valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work permit
• valid work or study permit

Answer: Your permit is not an eTA or a visa

When you extend your study permit, you’ll also be issued an eTA if you don’t already have one. When you fly to a Canadian, you must have:

• the passport that’s linked to your valid eTA  and
• a valid visitor and

Apply for visitor visa Opens in a new tab

When you extend your work permit, you’ll also be issued an eTA if you don’t already have one. When you fly to a Canadian, you must have:

• a valid visitor visa and

Answer: You’re eligible to apply for an eTA

You can apply for an  eTA  if you travel to Canada  by air only .

• is only valid when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport

Most applicants get their eTA approval within minutes (via email). However, some requests  can take several days  to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

If you already have a  valid Canadian visitor visa  you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.

If your travel plans change

You need a  visitor visa  (not an eTA) if you decide to  get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat  instead.

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

• valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your study permit and
• official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Answer: You need valid proof of lawful permanent resident status of the U.S. to leave and return to Canada

• valid study permit,
• valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your study permit, and

Answer: You don’t need an eTA or a visitor visa

• valid passport or travel document and

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to study without a study permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

• valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work permit and
• valid work permit
• valid work permit,

If you’re eligible to work without a work permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Answer: You’re eligible to apply for an eTA

If you already have a  valid Canadian visitor visa , you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.

If you transit through Canada to or from the United States

You  may  be able to  transit through Canada without a visa or eTA if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

You need an official proof of status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., such as one of the following:

• valid permanent resident card (Form I-551)
• foreign passport with an unexpired temporary I-551 stamp (also known as an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication [ADIT] stamp)
• foreign passport with a temporary I-551 printed notation (“Upon endorsement serves as temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residence for 1 year”) on a machine-readable immigrant visa upon endorsement with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection admission stamp
• expired permanent resident card (Form I-551) with Form I-797 (Notice of Action) for pending Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) or Form I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status)
• expired permanent resident card (Form I-551) with Form I-797 (Notice of Action) for pending Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card [Green Card])
• valid re-entry permit (Form I-327)
• Form I-94 with an unexpired temporary I-551 stamp (ADIT stamp) and a passport-style photo

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Travellers should refer to the  ICA website  for the latest information on travelling to/from or transiting through Singapore. For the latest updates on Singapore’s COVID-19 situation, please refer to the MOH website at  https://www.moh.gov.sg/ covid-19 .

For the latest information on travel-related restrictions, please refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website ( https://canada.ca/en/ immigration-refugees- citizenship/services/visit- canada.html ).

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, Singaporeans are advised to stay abreast of the latest developments by referring to Canada’s COVID-19 webpage ( https://www.canada.ca/en/ public-health/services/ diseases/coronavirus-disease- covid-19.html ) and advisories from the local or provincial government you are visiting or residing in. Singaporeans should also maintain appropriate health insurance and coverage while in Canada.

Entry and Exit

As immigration requirements can change at short notice, travellers are advised to check with their travel agent, the High Commission of Canada in Singapore, or the Canada Government website at  www.canada.ca  for the latest information

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Driving: Snow and ice make road conditions especially treacherous in winter. Seek advice on safe driving in icy road conditions. Snow chains or tyres are advisable and may be required in certain provinces. If you are driving to a remote area, pack extra water, food, and blankets. Do not drive if weather conditions are poor. Drivers are strongly encouraged to purchase a comprehensive insurance plan.  Arctic Travel: Travellers should be mindful that search and rescue in the Arctic is difficult. It can take days for help to reach a stranded ship. Travellers should check with the tour operator on their medical support plans and emergency arrangements.

Declare all food, plant, and animal products to customs authorities on arrival in Canada. Inadmissible goods may be confiscated or disposed of. Failure to declare any of these products is an offence. More information is available from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), including at https://inspection.canada.ca/food-safety-for-consumers/travellers/eng/1389630031549/1389630282362 .

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Prior to your travel, consult your doctor for travel health advice regarding vaccinations required or recommended and purchase comprehensive travel insurance.

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Overseas Travel – Be Informed & Be Safe [Updated on 5 February 2024]

Singaporeans planning overseas travel are reminded to take the necessary precautions, including being prepared to deal with accidents, natural disasters or terrorist attacks. Singaporeans are also reminded to be familiar with your destination’s local laws, customs, and COVID-19 regulations.

Demonstrations do occur in major cities across the world. Such demonstrations can sometimes escalate into violence. It is important for Singaporeans to keep abreast of local news, avoid any protests or demonstrations and heed the advice of the local authorities.

When participating in outdoor leisure activities overseas, Singaporeans should be mindful that certain sporting activities, especially in open seas, may carry risks. Besides ensuring that one has the physical competencies and appropriate condition to undertake the activity, every effort should be made to ascertain if the trip organiser or guide is reliable and competent, and that appropriate safety and contingency plans are in place. When in doubt, Singaporeans should consult the relevant professional bodies or sporting associations for specific advice.

For those planning to travel, here are some tips:

Before travelling

• Familiarise yourself with our network of overseas missions.
• Purchase comprehensive travel insurance and be familiar with the terms and coverage.
• Equip yourself with research about your destination’s entry requirements, current situation, local laws and customs.
• eRegister with us on our website ( www.mfa.gov.sg ) so that we may reach out to you during an emergency.

While travelling

• Always take care of your personal safety, remain vigilant and monitor local weather news, advisories, and security developments.
• Exercise caution around large gatherings and avoid locations known for demonstrations or disturbances.
• Be prepared for possible delays and last-minute changes in travel plans especially during unforeseen events such as natural disasters, social unrest or terror attacks.
• Stay connected with your friends and family. Inform them of your whereabouts and provide them with your overseas contact details.
• In the event that you require consular assistance, please contact the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission or call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at +65 6379 8800/+65 6379 8855.

Advisory: Email Scams

There have been reports of individuals receiving scam emails/messages purportedly sent from friends in distress overseas. These emails/messages typically originate from an email address/social media known to the receiver bearing claims of the sender getting into trouble overseas and urgently requesting financial assistance. The sender would also claim to have approached a Singapore Embassy/Consulate and the local Police for help to no avail.

MFA takes the safety of all Singaporeans very seriously.  Singaporeans in distress approaching our Overseas Missions for assistance will be rendered with all necessary consular assistance.  If you receive such emails/messages from purported friends seeking funds transfers, we strongly advise you to call them first to verify the authenticity of the emails/messages before responding to their request.  It is also not advisable to give out any personal information such as NRIC/passport numbers, address, telephone number, etc.  Any form of reply, even one of non-interest, could result in more unsolicited emails.  Members of the public who suspect that they have fallen prey to such scams should report the matter to the Police immediately.  Should Singaporeans abroad require consular assistance, they can contact the nearest Singapore Overseas  Mission  or call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24-hr Duty Office at +65 6379 8800/+65 6379 8855.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for conducting and managing diplomatic relations between Singapore and other countries and regions.

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Singapore Reopening to Canadian Travellers: What You Need to Know

Information may change on a day-by-day basis. While we make every effort to keep the information here updated, the responsibility to keep abreast of ever-changing travel restrictions is ultimately your own.

In late 2021, Singapore opened its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) program, in which fully vaccinated travellers who take the appropriate COVID-19 tests and travel to Singapore via dedicated VTL flights are able to land quarantine-free.

As of April 1, 2022, Singapore has scrapped its VTL program and all travellers can enter Singapore on any flight.

Singapore Travel Restrictions

As long as travellers abide by all pre-entry rules, they can enter Singapore.

How Can Canadians Enter Singapore?

All of the following rules and requirements apply as of April 26, 2022.

Travellers are allowed to enter Singapore by air via Singapore Changi Airport. As of October 2021, when departing Canada by air, travellers are required to present proof of vaccination.

Travellers coming from Canada must present  proof of vaccination  via the Smart Health Card. Your Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination will suffice.

There is no longer a requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival. You do have to fill out the SG Arrival Card , which includes the health declaration.

You can also check out the Singapore Travel Checklist for fully vaccinated and recovered travellers for the full list of requirements.

If a Canadian traveller has been in Europe and received any iteration of the EU Digital COVID Certificates, that would also suffice as proof of vaccination. 

Full entry and flight details are available on the Singapore Travel website .

Testing & Quarantine Upon Arrival

As of April 1, 2022, there will no longer be testing requirements on arrival.

Testing & Quarantine Upon Return

As of April 1, 2022, a negative test is no longer required prior to travelling back to Canada.

If you need to find a test in Singapore, it’s very easy to do so.

Look for Quick Test Centres (QTCs), where tests cost S$15 ($14) for an antigen test – it’s easy to search for the closest one to you from the Singapore Ministry of Health website .

Alternatively, consider purchasing a Switch Health RT-LAMP or antigen test kit for an easy remote testing option via telehealth video link.

Current Health Requirements in Singapore

Health requirements in Singapore are stringent, with proof of vaccination being a requirement for just about anything including dining, attending live performances, seeing a movie, and visiting the gym.

Unvaccinated individuals must have a pre-event test (PET) taken within the past 24 hours in order to participate in the above activities.

There is no longer any limit to the number of people at social gatherings.

Museums and other attractions have no capacity restrictions, and shopping centres have also removed the physical distancing requirements, effectively removing all capacity limits.

General masking requirements are in effect, and exceptions are made for two per group in outdoor activities and at gyms. Further exceptions apply at personal care services such as hair salons and massage parlours, if the customer is vaccinated.

Full details on COVID-19 restrictions are available via the Singapore Ministry of Health website .

Short-term travellers to Singapore can have their overseas vaccinations record recognized . To get started, either upload your digitally-verifiable certificate in your SG Arrival Card or present the certificate to the ICA officer at immigration.

You can then register with your passport number on the TraceTogether app to use your vaccination status at various establishments in Singapore.

How to Get to Singapore

Even though VTLs are no longer a thing, Canada’s new flight on Singapore Airlines from Vancouver on Singapore remains. This will be the most direct flight to Singapore for Canadians.

The flight will be SQ29, a reinstated flight from Seattle to Singapore with a stopover in Vancouver. This flight will operate four times weekly; however, the flights that are not VTL-approved will be operating as SQ27.

With the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program, award availability at the Saver level is actually quite abundant for the next few months, before becoming very rare starting in the summer.

If you can find Saver award space, it costs substantially lower at 95,000 KrisFlyer miles compared to 125,000 miles at the Advantage level.

Otherwise, within South East Asia, Aeroplan is usually the first program we look to, as it offers a fantastic sweet spot of 85,000 points one-way in business class as long as the overall routing falls under 11,000 miles in distance flown.

EVA Air is always a solid option, offering flights from Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. 

From the East Coast, a routing through Europe or the Middle East would cost the same amount of 85,000 points.

A First Class routing will cost 130,000 points one-way; viable options include ANA connecting in Tokyo as well as Etihad Airways connecting Abu Dhabi.

Those on the West Coast will want to stick to transpacific routings to keep the price at  85,000 points. 

With Alaska Mileage Plan , you can fly Cathay Pacific business class for 50,000 miles  one-way, or  70,000 miles one-way in First Class , should you find availability.

You can also fly on Japan Airlines for 65,000 miles in business class and 75,000 miles in First Class .

Singapore was the first South East Asian country to reopen borders to Canadian travellers without any quarantine requirements, although quite a few have opened since.

As of April 1, 2022, entry requirements have lessened significantly and being able to fly any flight into Singapore makes it much more feasible to visit, especially for those of us who hunt down scarce award space.

Life on the ground is also slowly returning to normal, as mask requirements have recently been dropped for outdoors. The vast majority of tourist attractions are open for enjoyment, as are restaurants and shopping malls.

As always, you can refer to our Travel During COVID-19 Resource for Canadians for the most up-to-date information on travelling in the pandemic era.

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I live in Toronto. Can I travel to San Francisco and take the direct VTL? Having full vaccination and taking the PCR test 72 hours before leaving Canada?

Which other Asian countries are open for Canadians?

Will they recognize a mixed vaccine schedule?

As of right now, the likely flight route from the west coast would probably be through korea on one of the 3 VTL approved airlines and perhaps through the US via singapore airlines, am I right?

Thank you for all the information, Ricky! I was looking forward to go back to Singapore this winter.

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Entering Canada

On this page, by private boat, required identification, permanent residents, travelling with children, you and the border services officer.

Whether you’re returning home or visiting, you’ll follow the same 3 steps to enter Canada:

Step 1. Pre-arrival: Use Advance Declaration or complete a Declaration Card

If you’re arriving by air at one of Canada’s participating international airports, you can save time at the border. Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada.

If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate. If you’re landing at an airport without kiosks or eGates, you’ll receive a Declaration Card on board the aircraft or other conveyance. Read the instructions and complete the card before you arrive. Have it ready to present to Canadian officials at the airport, along with your identification and other travel documents. If you're travelling with children, please have their documentation ready as well.

If using a Declaration Card, detach and discard the instructions. To help us serve you faster, do not fold the card.

Everyone arriving in Canada must complete a declaration. You can list up to 4 people living at the same residence on one card, or 8 people per Advance Declaration submission.

The Declaration Card or Advance Declaration submission tells us what we need to know about you, your travels and what you’re bringing into the country.

Connecting to another flight

If you’re connecting to another flight or travelling on to another destination and re-boarding the same plane, follow the signs. At some airports, you may have to check your baggage and have it screened again.

If you travel frequently our trusted traveller programs can help

If you're a member of a trusted traveller program, you can skip Step 2 and go directly to the automated kiosks or eGates for faster processing.

Step 2. Arrival: First CBSA checkpoint

When you arrive at the terminal, follow the signs to the first Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) checkpoint, also called “primary inspection.”

If you used Advance Declaration, go to a kiosk or eGate to retrieve your confirmed declaration receipt. Up to 5 people may use a kiosk as a group upon arrival.

Next, a border services officer will examine your:

• Declaration Card or Advance Declaration kiosk receipt
• your identification
• other travel documents

The officer may ask you a series of questions to determine:

• your immigration status
• the type of any goods you're bringing with you
• your duty-free allowance
• your personal exemption entitlements

Goods not properly declared that are restricted or prohibited in Canada can, under the law, be seized.

Newcomer or coming to Canada to study or work

If you’re a newcomer to Canada, coming to study or work in Canada, you may need to present further documentation. The officer will help guide you through this process. You may ask the officer for help if you don’t speak English or French well.

Step 3. Baggage and second CBSA checkpoint

Go to the baggage claim area. If you must pay duty and taxes, you can pay at most major airports while waiting for your luggage.

Once you’ve picked up your luggage:

• go to the next CBSA checkpoint
• Declaration Card, Advance Declaration kiosk or eGate receipt
• receipt, if you paid duty and taxes for your goods

The officer may direct you to a secondary inspection area.

Here, officers may ask you:

• for detailed information about your travels
• to present your luggage and goods for examination

This is a normal part of the travelling process. Your cooperation is appreciated and helps us ensure the safety of Canada, its economy and its residents.

If you’re arriving by land, follow the signs to the first checkpoint, also called “primary inspection.” Here, a border services officer will examine your identification and other travel documents and take your verbal declaration.

Visit U.S. to Canada border wait times for estimated wait times at certain locations.

If you’re arriving by private boat, go directly to a designated marine telephone reporting site and call the CBSA Telephone Reporting Centre (TRC) at 1-888-226-7277 to obtain clearance.

Private boaters that meet certain conditions may report to the CBSA by calling the TRC using cell phone from their location in Canadian waters.

Learn more about reporting requirements for private boaters.

Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you to help confirm your legal right to enter Canada. Canada has introduced a new entry requirement, known as an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for certain international travellers who fly to Canada.

Read about the changes and how they may affect you.

The Government of Canada recommends that Canadian citizens travel with a valid Canadian passport because it’s the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document available to Canadians for the purpose of international travel.

International transportation companies such as airlines may require travellers to present a passport before boarding. Canadian citizens may face delays or may not be allowed to board the plane or other conveyance if they present other documents such as a:

• Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)/Enhanced Identification Card (EIC)
• NEXUS card (used where the program is available)
• Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card used in FAST lanes
• Canadian citizenship card
• Certificate of Indian Status
• Birth certificate in combination with either a driver's licence or a government-issued photo identification

Permanent residents (immigrants living in Canada who are not yet Canadian citizens) need a valid permanent resident card to return to Canada. Check the expiry date on your card.

Note that a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship is not a travel document.

See Canadian Citizenship for further details.

Parents who share custody of their children should bring copies of the legal custody documents to the border when travelling with their children.

A consent letter should be used for all cross-border travel when a child is travelling:

• with only 1 parent or guardian
• in the care of friends or relatives
• with a group, such as a sports, school, musical or religious group

Example of a consent letter to permit travel by a child with a single custodian or parent.

When travelling with a group of vehicles, parents or guardians should arrive at the border in the same vehicle as the children.

Adults who aren’t parents or guardians should have written permission from the parents or guardians to supervise the children. The consent letter should include addresses and telephone numbers where the parents or guardian can be reached.

Border officers watch for missing children, and may ask detailed questions about the children who are travelling with you.

You may occasionally find yourself going through a more detailed inspection. In some cases, this simply means that you may have to complete a form. In other cases, the border services officer will need to identify the goods you’re bringing into the country or examine your luggage.

Border services officers are legally entitled to examine your luggage as part of their responsibility to protect Canada's safety, economy and environment. You are responsible for opening, unpacking and repacking your luggage.

By making your goods easily accessible for inspection and having your receipts handy, you will be helping the CBSA to help you. It’s a good idea to keep all your receipts for accommodation and purchases, and for any repairs done to, or parts bought for, your vehicle. The border services officer may ask to see them as evidence of the length of your stay and of the value of the goods or repairs.

If you disagree with the amount of duty and taxes that you have to pay, please ask to speak with the CBSA superintendent on duty. A consultation can often resolve the issue quickly and without cost. If you’re still not satisfied, our officers can tell you how to make a formal appeal.

Border services officers may arrest an individual for an offence under the Criminal Code (for example, impaired driving, outstanding arrest warrants, stolen property, abductions/kidnappings) and for infractions under other acts of Parliament (for example, the Customs Act , the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ).

If you’re arrested, you may be compelled to attend court in Canada. You should note that anyone arrested in Canada is protected by and will be treated in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms .

Related links

• Bringing goods to Canada
• Traveller entry requirements
• Travel documents
• Programs for trusted travellers
• Travelling as a dual citizen

Singapore Entry Requirements for Canadians Citizens

Tourist Visa Needed

(for stays of up to 30 days)

Arrival Card Needed

What Canadians need to enter to Singapore

To travel to Singapore, Canadian citizens need a Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC). The digital document is mandatory for all foreign visitors.

Some Canadian passport holders also need a visa for Singapore.

Canadians can find out what they need to visit Singapore, and how to apply, in this complete guide.

Do Canadians need a Singapore visa?

Canadian citizens can visit Singapore without a visa for up to 30 days.

To stay for longer than one month, Canadians need to apply for a visa at a Singapore embassy or consulate. Canadians who wish to work or study in Singapore will also need a visa.

Whilst many Canadians can visit Singapore without a visa, all Canadians need a Singapore Arrival Card. Fortunately, it takes just a few minutes to register for the SGAC online.

The SG Arrival Card is not a visa . Canadians who need a visa for their trip must apply for both the SG Arrival Card and a visa. Visa-exempt Canadian tourists only need a Singapore Arrival Card.

Singapore Arrival Card for Canadian citizens

The SG Arrival Card replaced the paper-based Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) Card for Singapore. All Canadian now need a digital arrival card to enter Singapore.

Important information about the Singapore Arrival Card for Canadians:

• Single entry—a new application must be made before each trip
• Valid at all ports of entry—air, sea, and land
• Required for all lengths of stay and purposes of travel

Note that Canadians who are part of the Singapore Frequent Traveller Programme are also required to hold an SG Arrival Card.

How to apply for a SG Arrival Card as a Canadian citizens

It’s quick and easy to apply for a Singapore Arrival Card from Canada. The process is 100% online with no need to attend an embassy or consulate.

Canadians can get the arrival card online in 3 steps:

Fill out the SG Arrival Card application form

Pay the SGAC fees and submit the request

Receive the approved SG Arrival Card by email

Canadians should submit their SGAC application within 3 days of arriving in Singapore . Most applications made from Canada are approved immediately.

Singapore Arrival Card requirements for Canadians

Canadians need just a few items to successfully complete the SG Arrival Card application:

• Canadian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival in Singapore
• Email address for all notifications and to receive the approved SGAC
• Debit or credit card to pay the online arrival card fee

With these items on hand, Canadians can get started with the online SGAC registration .

Complete the SG Arrival Card application form from Canada

Canadians can complete the process from a smartphone, tablet, computer, or another device with internet access.

Travellers are required to provide Singapore Immigration with the following information:

Passport data

• Passport number
• Passport expiry date

Travel information

• Date of arrival in Singapore
• Mode of transport
• Accommodation details

Personal details

• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Contact email address and telephone number

The SG Arrival Card also serves as a health declaration for Canadians travelling to Singapore. It makes Singapore an even safer destination for Canadian tourists.

Information provided must match the passport exactly . The Arrival Card is linked to the passport, Canadians must apply for the SGAC and travel to Singapore using the same travel document.

Embassy Registration for Canadian Citizens in Singapore

Canadian citizens travelling in Singapore can now register with their nearest embassy.

By enrolling with the Canadian Embassy in Singapore, visitors will be better prepared in an emergency . Registered Canadian citizens will:

• Be sent important safety and security updates about Singapore
• Receive information and advice in an emergency such as a natural disaster
• Be quickly notified if there is a family emergency back home

Canadians are strongly advised to enrol with their nearest embassy when abroad for increased security and greater peace of mind.

Citizens of Canada can register with the embassy when processing their visa . Simply select the ‘Register at the Canadian Embassy’ on the payment page to opt-in.

Other Singapore entry requirements for Canadians

Canadians need to meet all of Singapore’s entry requirements to travel to the country. This includes having a Singapore Arrival Card and a Canadian passport.

Before travelling to Singapore Canadians must

• Check their passport is valid for 6 months from arrival date
• Obtain an SG Arrival Card
• Apply for a Singapore visa (if staying for longer than 30 days/to work, study, live)

On arrival in Singapore, Canadians need

• Canadian passport valid for at least 6 months
• SG Arrival Card
• Return/onward travel tickets
• Evidence of sufficient funds for the trip
• Relevant vaccination certificates

Singapore Travel Restrictions

Traveller's COVID-19 vaccination status

Travelling from Canada to Singapore

Open for vaccinated visitors

COVID-19 testing

Not required

Not required for vaccinated visitors

Restaurants

Not required in public spaces.

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Can I travel to Singapore from Canada?

Most visitors from Canada, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Singapore.

Can I travel to Singapore if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from Canada can enter Singapore without restrictions.

Can I travel to Singapore without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from Canada can enter Singapore without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Singapore?

Visitors from Canada are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Singapore.

Can I travel to Singapore without quarantine?

Travellers from Canada are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Singapore?

Mask usage in Singapore is not required in public spaces.

Are the restaurants and bars open in Singapore?

Restaurants in Singapore are open. Bars in Singapore are .

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Canada-singapore relations, on this page, bilateral relations, trade relations, partnerships and organizations.

Canada was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with Singapore since it became fully independent in 1965. Since then, Singapore has become one of our most important strategic partners in Southeast Asia, with whom we share common values and interests. Bilateral relations between Canada and Singapore are wide-ranging , and characterized by cooperation in several areas, including: trade and investment, security and defence, environmental sustainability, culture and arts, education, science and technology, and innovation.

Canada regularly engages with Singapore on international and regional issues based on mutual interests in many areas, including: open trade, rules-based international order, information integrity, cybersecurity, gender equality, climate change and sustainability, as well as support for inclusive societies.

Canada and Singapore are committed to addressing the effects of climate change and continue to collaborate within the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. In May 2013, Singapore was admitted as an Arctic Council observer state with Canadian support. In November 2021, Singapore joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance which Canada co-leads .

Singapore and Canada have diverse populations that represent a range of values, customs and perspectives. Together we pursue an open dialogue and exchange of ideas on policies and programs related to pluralism, anti-discrimination and multiculturalism.

Canada and Singapore enjoy strong people-to-people links. These ties are enhanced by the thousands of Singaporean students who study in Canada, Canadian students studying in Singapore, the many Canadians who reside in Singapore, and the thousands of Canadians that visit the city-state every year.

In Singapore, Canada is represented by the High Commission of Canada. Singapore’s representative to Canada is a non-resident High Commissioner, who is based in Singapore.

Political and economic overview

Singapore is a  highly developed, politically stable, and dynamic city-state located at the heart of Southeast Asia. It is multicultural, multi-ethnic , and multi-religious , and has a population of 5.6 million of which around 4 million are citizens or permanent residents, along with over 1.54 million foreigners who are working, studying or living in Singapore. Among residents, 74.3% are ethnically Chinese, 13.5% are ethnically Malay and 9% are ethnically Indian. The remaining 3.2% belong to other groups.

Singapore became independent from the UK in 1963, and became a fully independent country in 1965. Singapore is a parliamentary republic. The elected President is the Head of State and the Prime Minister is the Head of Government.

A trading nation, Singapore is a financial and commercial hub, and is globally renowned for innovation. It invests heavily in research, science, technology and innovation, with a significant focus on building a more resilient, sustainable and digital Singapore.

Singapore is also a valued and trusted partner for Canada as we advance our strategic objectives in ASEAN and the wider Indo-Pacific region in line with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

In 2022, bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Singapore was valued at $2.9 billion. Canada’s merchandise exports were $1.5 billion, led by: aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts, electronic equipment and parts; and farm, fishing and immediate food products. Canadian merchandise imports from Singapore totaled $1.3 billion in 2022, led by: electronic and electrical equipment and parts; consumer goods; industry machinery, equipment and parts. Services trade between the two countries came to $4.5 billion in 2022, with Canadian services exports of $1.3 billion  and imports of $3.2 billion.  

In 2022, Singapore was Canada’s largest destination in Southeast Asia for Canadian direct investment abroad ($27.9 billion) and Canada’s largest source of foreign direct investment ($2.62 billion) from Southeast Asia.

Related links

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To develop effective responses to today’s most pressing global challenges, Canada and Singapore work closely in multilateral fora, such as:

• Arctic Council
• Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
• Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
• Commonwealth
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
• United Nations (UN)
• World Trade Organization (WTO)

Ranked: The world's most powerful passports in 2024

Posted: June 28, 2024 | Last updated: June 28, 2024

• The Henley Passport Index ranks the most powerful passports in the world for visa-free travel.
• Singapore is in the top spot with its passport, which allows holders to travel to 195 countries.
• The US passport can access 188 countries, behind passports from 27 other countries.

Thinking of visiting China, India, or Venezuela with a US passport for your summer vacation? Not so fast — or at least not before securing a visa. Some of the best wonders of the world require US citizens to obtain a visa before take-off, an inconvenience in planning that long-awaited international getaway.

US passport holders can access 188 countries globally without a visa, putting it in eighth place among world passports on the global mobility spectrum, according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index . Passports from 27 other countries provide more global mobility than a US passport.

The index is a ranking of passports based on how many countries their holders can access without a visa and is based on data from the International Air Transport Authority.

Singapore is in the top spot with its passport, which allows holders to travel to 195 countries without first securing a visa. Japan had previously held the No. 1 position but has since fallen to No. 2, joining France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, which all allow access to 194 countries.

Below are the countries with the most powerful passports, ranked by ascending number of visa-free travel options, based on the Henley Passport Index. This ranking is accurate as of June 2024.

10. Latvia, Slovakia, and Slovenia passport holders can visit 186 countries without visas in 2024.

9. Holders of Estonia, Lithuania, or United Arab Emirates passports can visit 187 countries without a visa in 2024.

8. Travelers can visit 188 countries without a visa in 2024 if they have a passport from the USA.

7. Travelers can visit 189 countries without visas in 2024 with a passport from Hungary, Poland, Czechia, or Canada.

6. Holders of Greece, Malta, New Zealand, and Australia passports can visit 190 countries without a visa.

5. Travelers can visit 191 countries without a visa in 2024 if they have a passport from Norway, Portugal, or Switzerland.

4. United Kingdom, Denmark, and Belgium passport holders can visit 192 countries without visas in 2024.

3. Sweden, South Korea, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Ireland, Finland, and Austria passport holders can visit 193 countries without a visa in 2024.

2. Holders of Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany, and France passports can visit 194 countries without a visa in 2024.

1. Travelers can visit 195 countries without a visa in 2024 if they have a passport from Singapore.

Zoe Rosenberg contributed to an earlier version of this report. This story was first published in January 2023 and updates were made in January 2024 and June 2024.

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