Philippines passport → Canada
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Canada?
Filipino passport holders need a visa for Canada, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: canada.ca
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Filipino passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eTA instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
Filipinos with a valid US non-immigrant visa, or a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, can fly in with an eTA. US Green Card holders need neither a visa nor an eTA.
Get trip-ready for Canada
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Canada at a glance
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
CA60.0°N · 95.0°WPhoto: Moxy
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Maple Leaf (Pantone).svg650 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCanada for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required- PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern America for Filipino passport holders
- United StatesVisa required
Common questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Canada?
Filipino passport holders need a visa for Canada, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Filipino citizens stay in Canada?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Filipino citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Canada easier for Filipino citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, Filipino citizens get eta. Filipinos with a valid US non-immigrant visa, or a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, can fly in with an eTA. US Green Card holders need neither a visa nor an eTA.
How many countries can Filipino citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Philippines passport ranks #65 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.