There has been no change in Canadian visa policy on British passports; however, all travel documents are now scrutinized more carefully. Airlines who do not ensure that passengers carry the correct travel documents and visas are assessed administration fees.
Refer to the following information about British passports to help determine whether you need to apply for a visa.
Endorsement on page 1 | Endorsement on page 5 | Requirements for travel to Canada |
|---|---|---|
British Citizen |
| Visa exempt |
British Overseas Territories Citizen / British Dependent Territories Citizen |
| Visa exempt |
British National (Overseas) |
| Visa exempt |
British Overseas Citizen | Holder is Entitled to Readmission to UK | Visa exempt |
British Overseas Citizen | Holder is Subject to Control under the Immigration Act, 1971 | Visa required |
British Subject | Holder has the Right of Abode in the UK / Holder is Entitled to Readmission to the UK | Visa exempt |
British Subject | Holder is subject to Control under the Immigration Act, 1971 | Visa or permit required |
British Protected Person |
| Visa or permit required |
British Travel Document |
| Visa required |
British Certificate of Identity |
| Visa required |