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🇨🇦 Does a Canadian need a visa for China 🇨🇳?
No. Canadian passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Canadian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of China or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
China at a glance
Capital: Beijing · Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥) · Official languages: Chinese · Calling code: +86
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A); for type B plugs bring a travel adapter for China's sockets (A, C, I). Mains voltage differs (China: 220 V; Canada: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in China
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in China, contact the embassy of Canada:
- Embassy of Canada to China
- Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao · canadainternational.gc.ca
- Consulate General of Canada, Chongqing · Room 1705, Metropolitan Tower, Wu Yi Lu, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing 400010, China
- Consulate general of Canada, Guangzhou · 26/F, TaiKoo Hui Tower 1, 385 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China, 510620
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇨🇳 Chinese passport holders visiting Canada: Chinese passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada before travelling.
The Canadian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for China?
Canadian passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can a Canadian stay in China without a visa?
Up to 30 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Chinese need a visa for Canada?
Chinese passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada before travelling.