Dear future neighbour,
The Henley Passport Index 2025 has just been released, offering the latest global rankings of the world’s most powerful passports. The index evaluates passport strength based on how many destinations holders can access visa-free or with visa-on-arrival. The 2025 update provides insight into shifting global mobility trends, with Canada remaining a significant player in the global passport rankings.
In the latest rankings, Canada holds the 7th spot globally, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to an impressive 188 countries. This ranking places Canada two positions ahead of the United States, which is now ranked 9th.
See Below Full List of Visa-Free Countries for Canadians
- Albania
- American Samoa (eTA)
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Australia (eTA)
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- eSwatini
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French West Indies
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong (SAR China)
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya (eTA)
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao (SAR China)
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand (eTA)
- Nicaragua
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan (eTA)
- Palestinian Territory
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Romania
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka (eTA)
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Maarten
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- The Gambia
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom (eTA)
- United States
- Uruguay
- US Virgin Islands
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Zambia
Visa-On-Arrival Countries:
Holders of a Canadian passport can receive a visa on arrival in various countries, including:
- Armenia
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Palau Islands
- Paraguay
- Qatar
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- St. Helena
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- United Arab Emirates
- Zimbabwe
E-Visa Required Countries:
- Azerbaijan
- Benin
- Cameroon
- Egypt
- Guinea
- India
- Papua New Guinea
- Uganda
- Vietnam
Full List of Visa-Requiring Countries For Canadian passport holders
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Bhutan
- Brazil
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Congo (Dem. Rep.)
- Congo (Rep.)
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Iran
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Nauru
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- North Korea
- Russian Federation
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Canada’s Future in Global Mobility
Canada’s passport remains one of the most valuable globally, and its consistent ranking among the top 10 countries highlights its continuing influence. The country’s strong international relations, trade agreements, and its position within organizations like the Commonwealth and the United Nations contribute significantly to the ease of travel for Canadian citizens.
In the coming years, Canada’s passport may see small fluctuations in its global ranking, especially as other countries continue to negotiate for greater access to international destinations. However, its reputation for travel freedom and the opportunities it offers its citizens is unlikely to diminish.
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