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Canada visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at china.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in China
- Embassy of Canada in Beijing
19 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing 100600, China 北京市朝阳区东直门外大街19号，加拿大使馆领事处 100600
- Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai
ECO City Building, 8th floor, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu - Jing An District, Shanghai, 200040
- Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou
26/F, TaiKoo Hui Tower 1, 385 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510620, China 中国广州市天河区天河路385号太古汇一座26楼
Today 08:30–12:00, 13:00–14:30 - Consulate General of Canada in Chongqing
Room 1705, Metropolitan Tower, Wu Yi Lu, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing 400010
All missions of Canada in China
Canada has 4 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.
Canadian citizens travelling to China
CanadaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Chinese citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Canada
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Beijing and the consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
The United States requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to China
China requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between China and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in China?
The Canadian embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Chinese citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa for Canada 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.