Do I need a visa for Canada from Hong Kong?
Electronic authorization required
Travelling to Canada on a Hong Kong passport, you need an electronic travel authorization, applied for online before you travel.
Once admitted, the permitted stay in Canada is 180 days.
| Requirement | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | 180 days |
| Visa fee | 7 CADElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) |
| Processing time | Typically 1 to 3 business days, per the official portalElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) decision; most are approved within minutes, but if documents are requested the portal allows up to 72 hours. Checked 2026-08-19, read the source. |
| Official Canada portal | Apply or check requirements |
What you need to apply
- PassportA valid passport from a visa-exempt country or territory.
- Application feePaid right after you complete the form, by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, a pre-paid card of one of those brands, Visa Debit, Debit Mastercard, UnionPay or JCB.
- Contact detailsA valid email address. The decision is sent there.
The online form cannot be saved partway through, so have your details ready before you start. Most applications are approved within minutes, but if documents are needed you are emailed instructions within 72 hours.
From the official Canada guidance, checked 2026-08-04. Read the source.
Travelling to study, work, or travel for business?
This page answers the short-stay, tourist question. Study, work, or travel for business in Canada is a separate question, with its own rules.
All passports for Canada·All destinations for a Hong Kong passport
Data last verified: 2026-03-01
Not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.