Canadian visa for Italian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Italian passport holders visiting Canada for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Italian citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Canada e-visa for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Canada visa on arrival for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
Canada tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Italian 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 Italy, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Canada nearest your place of residence.
- Rome: The Embassy of Canada in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 40 minutes)
- Milan: The Consulate General of Canada in Milan, Italy (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 40 minutes)
Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada diplomatic mission offices to Italy for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Italy traveling to Canada from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Italy) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 383,981 | N/A |
| 2009 | 352,509 | -8.20% |
| 2010 | 363,306 | 3.06% |
| 2011 | 358,714 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 366,106 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 359,722 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 370,429 | 2.98% |
| 2015 | 402,550 | 8.67% |
| 2016 | 447,350 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 467,779 | 4.57% |
| 2018 | 473,402 | 1.20% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Canada & Italy comparison
Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of Italy is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi). This means Italy is 30.92 times smaller than Canada.
As of December 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 20,586,683 fewer people than the population of Italy.
We have highlighted Canada & Italy’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Canada | Italy | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 39,421,679 | 60,008,362 | 20.6 million fewer people live in Canada than Italy |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 144 | 209 | Canada has 65 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Italy. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 146 | Canada passport holders visit 17 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 469 | 549 | Canadian hosts 80 fewer foreign missions than Italy. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Italy travel to Canada in one year?
The number of visitors from Italy visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 473,402.
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