Highlights: Which countries allow visa-free travel for Canada PR Holders?

• 26 countries offer visa-free travel to Canada PR holders.
• Canada PR holders can enjoy visa-free travel to eligible countries by showing their Canada PR visa and other documents. 
• In some countries, Canada PRs must submit their biometrics for visa-free travel.
• Each country has a different set of entry requirements that travelers with Canada PR visas must abide by.

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Which Countries Permit visa-free travel for Canadian PRs?

Canada's permanent residents can travel visa-free to 26 countries. Canada PR holders can visit several countries without applying for a visa before traveling.

The 26 countries where Canadian permanent residents can travel visa-free are given in the table below:

 

List of Visa-Free Countries for Canada PR Holders
Sl. No.	Country
1	Dutch Caribbean Territories, such as Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius.
2	Anguilla
3	Bahamas
4	Belize
5	Bermuda
6	British Virgin Islands
7	Cayman Islands
8	Costa Rica
9	Cuba
10	Dominican Republic
11	El Salvador
12	Georgia
13	Guatemala
14	Honduras
15	Jamaica
16	Kosovo
17	Mexico
18	Nicaragua
19	Panama
20	Peru (Nationals of China or India only)
21	Qatar
22	Saint Pierre and Miquelon
23	Singapore (Nationals of China or India only)
24	South Korea
25	Taiwan
26	Turks and Caicos Islands

 

Things to know about Visa-free travel access for Canada PR holders

 

The Canada PR visa facilitates visa-free travel to many overseas destinations. The countries have distinct entry requirements and regulations, which travelers must know. 
Requirements for Canada PR holders to travel to visa-free countries are:  

• Check the entry requirements: Each country has its own entry regulation, which includes the minimum validity of the PR visa, proof of adequate funds, and a further travel itinerary.  
• Valid Passport and Canada PR Card: A valid passport and Canada PR visa are required for the entire duration of your stay in the country. The documents should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the day you enter the country. Few countries require the documents to be valid for at least 6 months beyond the traveler's entry date.
• Health and travel Insurance: Canadian permanent residents are required to have health and travel insurance while traveling.
• Option of Visa-on-Arrival: Few countries offer visa-on-arrival for holders of Canada PRs. 
• Planned period of stay: Visa-free travel also has a limited stay period. Countries have a lawful stay of 30 to 90 days. 
   

Maximum stay allowed for Canada PR holders for 26 different countries

The period of stay for different countries is given in the table below:

Country	Validity Period
Dutch Caribbean Territories, such as Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius.	30-90 days
Anguilla	90 days
Bahamas	90 days
Belize	30 days
Bermuda	30 days
British Virgin Islands	30 days
Cayman Islands	30 days
Costa Rica	30 days
Cuba	30 days
Dominican Republic	90 days
El Salvador	30 days
Georgia	90 days
Guatemala	30 days
Honduras	30 days
Jamaica	90 days
Kosovo	90 days
Mexico	180 days
Nicaragua	30 days
Panama	30 days
Peru (Nationals of China or India only)	30 days
Qatar	30 days
Saint Pierre and Miquelon	90 days
Singapore (Nationals of China or India only)	96 hours
South Korea	14 days
Taiwan	90 days
Turks and Caicos Islands	90 days

 

Visa-free countries allow Canadian permanent residents to explore various landscapes, cultures, and tourist spots. The permanent residents of Canada should abide by the rules and regulations for entry into each country they travel to. The Canadian PR visa acts as a getaway to global travel.
 

 

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