Italy
Canada
Canada visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Canada, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
Canada’s ETA costs CA$7 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Italy
- Embassy of Canada in Rome
Via Zara 30, Rome 00198
- Consulate of Canada in Rome
Via Zara 30, 00198 Roma
- Consulate of Canada in Milan
Via Verziere 11, 20122 Milano
Canadian citizens travelling to Italy
CanadaItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy 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.
For a trip from Italy to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Italian citizens can stay in Canada
Italian citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Italian citizens apply
Italian citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to Italy
Italy admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Before flying to Canada, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can Italian citizens stay in Canada?
Italian citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Italian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Italian citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.