Canada Holidays

To enter Canada, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay.

You do not need a visa for short visits normally up to 6 months, but you may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

You do not need an eTA if you are arriving in Canada by land or sea, but you must have acceptable travel documents and ID.

Border officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof you have sufficient funds for your stay.

If you are transiting through Canada by air, you must have an eTA or a transit visa.

If a child travels alone or with only one parent, they should carry a letter of consent from the non-travelling parents or guardians.

You must declare any food, plants, animals, or goods that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Do not leave your bag or luggage unattended to protect yourself from petty crime.

Keep luggage out of sight in cars.

Carry a copy of your passport for ID, keeping your original passport in a safe location.

Expect long jail sentences and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs.

If you plan to drive, check whether you need an international driving permit as laws vary by province.

It is illegal to take cannabis across the Canadian border without a permit authorised by Health Canada.

When hiking or camping, take all rubbish including food items with you to avoid attracting animals.