Visa requirements

Do French citizens need a visa for Canada?

Travel authorisation (eTA) required
eTA required · 6 months

French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada for up to 6 months. It's not a full visa — you apply online in minutes.

Max stay
6 months
Fee
CAD $7
Processing
Minutes
What you need
  • Valid passport
  • Email address
  • Credit card for CAD $7
Apply for Canadian eTA
Verify with the official source

Visa rules change often. Always confirm the current requirements on Canada's own government visa authority before you book.

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French visa requirements elsewhere
French → Japan French → Thailand French → France French → Italy French → Spain French → Turkey French → Indonesia French → Mexico French → Portugal French → Greece
Who needs a visa for Canada?
American citizens Canadian citizens British citizens Australian citizens Indian citizens German citizens Filipino citizens Chinese citizens Brazilian citizens Nigerian citizens

Visa rules change frequently and this page is a guide, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements with the official Canada embassy or consulate before booking travel. Our visa data is reviewed quarterly: last reviewed July 2026, next review September 2026.