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Canada visa for Portuguese citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Before flying to Canada, Portuguese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
3 missions

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

Apply on IRCC – Electronic travel authorization (eTA)

All visa types for Canada

For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on 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 Portugal

  • Embassy of Canada in Lisbon

    Embassy · Lisbon

    Avenida da Liberdade 196-200, 1269-121 Lisboa

  • Consular Office of Canada in Ponta Delgada

    Consular Office · Ponta Delgada

    Rua d'Água 28, Ponta Delgada

    Today 09:00–12:30, 14:00–16:00
  • Honorary Consulate of Canada in Ponta Delgada

    Honorary Consulate · Ponta Delgada

    Rua D’Agua, 28, 9500-040 Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores

All missions of Canada in Portugal

Canadian citizens travelling to Portugal

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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.

Portuguese 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).

Good to know

How long Portuguese citizens can stay in Canada

Portuguese citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.

How Portuguese citizens apply

Portuguese 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 Portugal

Canadian citizens can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Canada?

Before flying to Canada, Portuguese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

How long can Portuguese citizens stay in Canada?

Portuguese 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 Portugal?

Canadian citizens can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Portuguese citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Portuguese 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.