Canada
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China visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 6 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ca.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Canada
- Embassy of China in Ottawa
515 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa
- Consulate General of China in Calgary
6 Avenue SW 1011, T2P 0W1 Calgary
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- Consulate General of China in Toronto
St George Street 240, M5R 2N5 Toronto
- Consulate General of China in Vancouver
Granville Street 3380, Vancouver
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All missions of China in Canada
China has 6 missions in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa. Consulates: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Chinese citizens travelling to Canada
ChinaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Canada to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in China
How long Canadian citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Ottawa and the consulates in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan admit Canadian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan, North Korea and Russia require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for China?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Canada?
The Chinese embassy in Canada is in Ottawa; there are also consulates in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.