A machine readable or biometric passport is not required to enter Canada. Your passport must be valid for at least one day beyond your stay in Canada.
This and other useful information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions for visitors, students and temporary workers.
If you wish to visit, study, work or do an internship in Canada, you will find many answers to your questions on this page.
If you wish to immigrate to Canada and have a question, consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
On this site you will find information concerning temporary stay or permanent residence in Canada. You can also obtain application forms and instructions for submitting visa applications.
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This text is not a legal document. For legal information please refer to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act on the Website of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.