Canadian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Canada for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Canada e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Canada visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Canada tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Canada.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Canada.
If you are looking for Canada visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Canada nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Canada in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Saint-Pierre et Miquelon: The Consulate General of Canada in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nice: The Consulate General of Canada in Nice, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lille: The Consulate General of Canada in Lille, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Toulouse: The Consulate General of Canada in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Consulate General of Canada in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Canada from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 497,474 | N/A |
| 2009 | 512,703 | 3.06% |
| 2010 | 492,398 | -3.96% |
| 2011 | 512,703 | 4.12% |
| 2012 | 533,008 | 3.96% |
| 2013 | 487,321 | -8.57% |
| 2014 | 482,245 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 507,627 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 502,550 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 482,245 | -4.04% |
| 2018 | 487,321 | 1.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Canada & France comparison
Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 16.61 times smaller than Canada.
As of October 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 26,569,840 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Canada & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Canada | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 39,421,679 | 65,991,519 | 26.6 million fewer people live in Canada than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 144 | 267 | Canada has 123 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 143 | Canada passport holders visit 14 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 469 | 479 | Canadian hosts 10 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Canada in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 487,321.
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