Visa requirements

Do British citizens need a visa for Canada?

An eTA is required
eTA required · 6 months

Not a full visa, but British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada for up to 6 months. It's applied for online.

Max stay
6 months
Fee
CAD $7
Processing
Minutes (online)
What you need
  • Valid passport
  • Email address
  • Credit card for CAD $7
Apply for Canadian eTA
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British visa requirements elsewhere
British → Japan British → Thailand British → France British → Italy British → Spain British → Turkey British → Indonesia British → Mexico British → Portugal British → Greece
Who needs a visa for Canada?
American citizens Canadian citizens Australian citizens Indian citizens German citizens French citizens Filipino citizens Chinese citizens Brazilian citizens Nigerian citizens

Visa rules change frequently and this page is a guide, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements with the official Canada embassy or consulate before booking travel. Our visa data is reviewed quarterly: last reviewed July 2026, next review September 2026.