Canadian Travel Document Requirements

In anticipation of the AGM in Vancouver, Canada on May 15-18, MOST members will need additional travel documents besides a passport to fly to Canada. 
The following countries are considered “VISA free” but Canada requires an ETA – electronic travel authorization.

  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • United Kingdom
  • Bulgaria
  • Chile
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong - must have a passport issued by Hong Kong SAR.
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Republic of Korea
  • Latvia
  • Malta
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania (electronic passport holders only)
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan, must have an ordinary passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that includes the personal identification number
  • United Arab Emirates
Visitors from the countries below are required to have a VISA. Some may be able travel with just an ETA if you meet certain requirements, as noted below. 
 
  • Argentina (Some citizens of Argentina may be eligible for an ETA if they meet certain requirements.)
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil (Some citizens of Brazil may be eligible for an ETA if they meet certain requirements.)
  • China, People's Republic of
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica, Republic of (Some citizens of Costa Rica may be eligible for an ETA if they meet certain requirements.)
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Israel - must have a valid Israeli “Travel Document in lieu of National Passport”
  • Malaysia
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama (Some citizens of Panama may be eligible for an ETA if they meet certain requirements.)
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines (Some citizens of the Philippines may be eligible for an ETA if they meet certain requirements.)
  • Romania (holder of a non-electronic passport, such as a temporary passport)
  • Taiwan must have a passport other than an ordinary passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that includes their personal identification number
  • Thailand (Some citizens of Thailand may be eligible for an ETA if they meet certain requirements.)
  • Ukraine
  • Uruguay (Some citizens of Uruguay may be eligible for an ETA if they meet certain requirements.)
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
For US members: Nothing besides a USA passport is required.