China → Canada
Length of stay is decided by the border services officer; most visitors can normally stay up to 6 months, but the officer may allow less or more.
People’s Republic of China passport holders need a valid visitor visa and valid passport to visit or transit Canada. Holding a U.S. visa by itself does not waive the Canadian visa requirement; China is not on Canada’s list of visa-required countries eligible for eTA instead of a visa.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- Visa-free· us_green_card
Lawful permanent residents of the U.S. do not need an eTA for any method of travel to Canada as of April 26, 2022; they must show a valid passport from their country of nationality or an equivalent acceptable travel document, plus a valid green card or equivalent valid proof of U.S. permanent resident status.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_visa
Only citizens of Canada-listed eligible visa-required countries may apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa if they currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa and are flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport; that eligible-country list does not include China and it does not change the baseline outcome for passports that are already visa-exempt. If all requirements are not met, a visitor visa is required.
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Documents & how to apply
- Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257) — If using the paper form, validate it to generate barcodes; online applicants complete it in the IRCC portal.
- Family Information form (IMM 5707) · optional — Required for applicants aged 18 or older.
- Copy of valid passport or travel document information page and marked pages — Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the planned travel date and have at least one blank page other than the last page.
- Proof of payment receipt — Include processing fees and any applicable biometrics fee.
- Two visa application photos · optional — If required to provide biometric fingerprints and photo, paper photos are not required.
- Proof of financial support — Show you can support yourself and accompanying family members while in Canada.
- Purpose of travel evidence — May include itinerary, flight details, proof of accommodation or event registration.
- Travel history · optional — Listed as a recommended document; may include previous passports, visas, entry/exit stamps, study or work permits from the last 10 years.
- Bank account statement · optional — Listed as a recommended document; should show bank name/contact, proof the account is yours, and at least 6 months of account details and balances.
- Employer information letter · optional — Listed as a recommended document; can confirm stable employment and support return after the visit.
- Letter of invitation · optional — Submit for a business or invited visit; should be from the person, business or company inviting you in Canada.
- Proof of relationship to inviter · optional — May be needed for family/personal visits, such as marriage certificate or birth certificate.
- Proof of legal status in country of residence · optional — Required if your country of residence differs from the country of citizenship in your passport.
- Minor travel authorization or custody documents · optional — Applies to minors travelling alone or with one parent.
💳 100 CAD (government fee) 📍 Apply online through the IRCC Portal; most applicants must apply online, with paper applications limited to specific cases such as disability or refugee/stateless/non-citizen travel documents; biometrics are given at an official collection point or Visa Application Centre after instructions.
After applying online, book biometrics promptly once you receive the biometrics instruction letter; documents not in English or French may need translation as required by the visa office.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No. Canada lists the People’s Republic of China as visa-required. The policy allowing some travellers with a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa to apply for an eTA instead of a visa applies only to Canada’s listed eligible countries, and China is not on that list.
Normally no Canadian visa or eTA is required. A U.S. lawful permanent resident must carry a valid passport from their country of nationality or equivalent acceptable travel document, plus a valid green card or equivalent proof of U.S. permanent resident status.
No visitor visa is required, but an eTA and valid Hong Kong SAR passport are required to board a flight to or transit through Canada.
No. Only an ordinary passport issued by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs that includes the personal identification number is listed as eTA-required; other Taiwan travel documents are listed as visa-required.
No. Canada is a transitional ABTC member and does not offer reciprocal entry arrangements; foreign ABTC holders using APEC lanes to enter Canada must still show a valid passport and a visa or eTA if required.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.