How long can you stay in Canada?
Visa-free stay limits for Canada, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 10 of the 11 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Canada on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 27 November (day 180).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Notes
eTA required for visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to Canada.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Canada?
Americans can stay in Canada for up to 180 days per entry without a visa.
How long can British citizens stay in Canada?
British citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can Australians stay in Canada?
Australians can stay in Canada for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can New Zealanders stay in Canada?
New Zealanders can stay in Canada for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.canada.ca
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