Do France passport holders need a visa for Canada?
France passport holders have more than one way to enter Canada: an ETA or visa-free entry.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
ETA · Visa-free 180 daysBefore you go:
- French citizens resident in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon may enter directly from SPM without presenting a passport or requiring an eTA.
- Visa-exempt foreign nationals arriving directly from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon by air, ferry or private boat require an eTA.
- A valid passport or travel document is required for travel by car, train, bus or boat.
- Visitors must convince an officer they will leave Canada at the end of their visit.