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🇵🇭 Do Philippine citizens need a visa for Canada?

Philippines citizens need a visa to visit Canada, and it must usually be arranged before you travel.

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Philippines → Canada
RequirementVisa required
DetailsHolders of 'Green cards' issued by the U.S. do not need a visa to visit or transit Canada, unless deemed inadmissible.[57] Holders of B or C visas issued in Switzerland do not require transit visas when flying with Air Canada via the U.S. Filipinos who have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years1 or who hold a valid US non-immigrant visa can obtain an eTA instead of a visa when traveling to Canada by air2.[58] 1 - It doesn't matter if it was expired and/or never used. 2 - Entry by land and sea still requires visa.
What to doYou need to get a visa in advance, usually from the embassy, consulate, or an authorised visa centre, before you travel.
Requirements
  • Apply in advance at the embassy, consulate, or an authorised visa centre.
  • Typical documents: passport, application form, photos, itinerary, proof of funds, accommodation.
  • Some visas need an invitation letter, travel insurance, or biometrics.
  • Processing can take days to weeks, so apply well ahead of travel.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)

Where else can Philippines passport holders go?

🇹🇭 Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

All destinations for Philippines passport holders

Visiting Canada from other countries

🇮🇳 India🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇦🇺 Australia

Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.