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🇨🇳 Does a Chinese need a visa for Canada 🇨🇦?
Yes. Chinese passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Chinese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Canada or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
Where to apply in China
If you live in China, visas for Canada are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- 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.
Canada at a glance
Capital: Ottawa · Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD, $) · Official languages: English, French · Calling code: +1
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Canada: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 11 June 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A); for type C, I plugs bring a travel adapter for Canada's sockets (A, B). Mains voltage differs (Canada: 120 V; China: 220 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 Canada
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Canada, contact the embassy of China:
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Ottawa · 515 St. Patrick Street · ca.china-embassy.org
- Consulate General of China, Toronto · toronto.china-consulate.gov.cn
- Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Montreal · montreal.chineseconsulate.org
- Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto · 240 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2N5 Canada · toronto.china-consulate.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Canada for Chinese passport holders
- 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇧🇸 Bahamas — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇧 Barbados — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇧🇷 Brazil — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇨🇺 Cuba — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇩🇲 Dominica — Visa-free 180 days
- 🇬🇩 Grenada — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇭🇹 Haiti — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders visiting China: Canadian passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
The Chinese passport at a glance
All destinations for China passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Canada →
Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Chinese passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada before travelling.
Does a Canadian need a visa for China?
Canadian passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.