Canadian visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting Canada for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Canada e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Canada visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
Canada tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese 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 Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Canada nearest your place of residence.
- Lisbon: The Embassy of Canada in Lisbon, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 4 minutes)
- Faro: The Consulate General of Canada in Faro, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 4 minutes)
- Ponta Delgada: The Consulate General of Canada in Ponta Delgada, Portugal (Working hours: Close now. Open in 34 minutes)
Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to Canada from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 107,995 | N/A |
| 2009 | 99,143 | -8.20% |
| 2010 | 102,180 | 3.06% |
| 2011 | 100,888 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 102,967 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 101,172 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 104,183 | 2.98% |
| 2015 | 113,217 | 8.67% |
| 2016 | 125,817 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 131,563 | 4.57% |
| 2018 | 133,144 | 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 & Portugal comparison
Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 99.28 times smaller than Canada.
As of October 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 29,372,823 more people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted Canada & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Canada | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 39,421,679 | 10,048,856 | 29.4 million more people live in Canada than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 144 | 128 | Canada has 16 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 141 | Canada passport holders visit 12 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 469 | 150 | Canadian hosts 319 more foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to Canada in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 133,144.
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- Travel time: 20 hours 44 minutes
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