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Answer · 29 October 2026
| If you hold | Answer | Stay | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport only | Visa neededYou need a visa obtained in advance from an embassy or consulate. You need a Canadian visitor visa: apply online with IRCC, then give biometrics at a visa application centre. | — | IRCC (Canada): entry requirements by country — visa or eTA confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| Schengen residence permit | Visa neededYou need a visa obtained in advance from an embassy or consulate. You need a Canadian visitor visa: apply online with IRCC, then give biometrics at a visa application centre. | — | IRCC (Canada): entry requirements by country — visa or eTA confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| US green card | Electronic travel authorisation neededUS permanent residents (green card) do not need a Canadian visa; an eTA is required when flying. | to be confirmed | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |