Visas for Canada
Who needs a visa to come to Canada?
Citizens of certain countries require a visa to enter Canada. All visas must be obtained at a Canadian visa office abroad. Visas are not available at the border or at the airport. This applies, amongst others, to citizens of the following WLA member countries.
| Argentina | Honduras | Poland |
| Belarus | Hong Kong | Romania |
| Benin | India | Russia |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Israel | Senegal |
| Brazil | Ivory Coast | Serbia |
| Bulgaria | Lebanon | Singapore |
| Burkina Faso | Lithuania | South Africa |
| Chile | Malaysia | Sri Lanka |
| China | Mauritius | Thailand |
| Congo (Republic) | Mexico | Togo |
| Czech Republic | Morocco | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Ecuador | Morocco | Turkey |
| El Salvador | Niger | Ukraine |
| Ethiopia | Panama | Uruguay |
| Georgia | Peru | |
| Ghana | Philippines |
Consult the complete list of countries whose citizens require a visa to visit Canada for more details.
Do delegates attending an event or meeting need a letter of invitation to apply for a Visa?
Yes, delegates may need to include a letter of invitation with their visa application and should check their local visa office for more information. The letter of invitation establishes the purpose of the trip to Canada and provides information on the applicant’s plans in Canada.
Upon registration, a confirmation letter will be sent to you. This letter will satisfy visa application requirements and no further documentation will be required from the event manager. Please note that this letter does not substitute for a visa to travel to and enter Canada.