Italian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Italy in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Brantford: The Consulate General of Italy in Brantford, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Calgary: The Consulate General of Italy in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 30 minutes)
- Guelph: The Consulate General of Italy in Guelph, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Halifax: The Consulate General of Italy in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Kelowna: The Consulate General of Italy in Kelowna, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Italy in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Niagara Falls: The Consulate General of Italy in Niagara Falls, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Prince Rupert: The Consulate General of Italy in Prince Rupert, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Quebec: The Consulate General of Italy in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Sarnia: The Consulate General of Italy in Sarnia, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Sudbury: The Consulate General of Italy in Sudbury, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Thunder Bay: The Consulate General of Italy in Thunder Bay, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Italy in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Trail: The Consulate General of Italy in Trail, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Windsor: The Consulate General of Italy in Windsor, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Winnipeg: The Consulate General of Italy in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 30 minutes)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 903,774 | N/A |
| 2009 | 841,750 | -6.86% |
| 2010 | 921,495 | 9.47% |
| 2011 | 930,355 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 868,331 | -6.67% |
| 2013 | 859,471 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 850,610 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 923,000 | 8.51% |
| 2016 | 859,471 | -6.88% |
| 2017 | 894,913 | 4.12% |
| 2018 | 886,053 | -0.99% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Canada comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 30.92 times bigger than Italy.
As of November 2025, Italy's population is ~60.0 million people - 20,586,683 more people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Italy & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 60,008,362 | 39,421,679 | 20.6 million more people live in Italy than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 144 | Italy has 65 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 129 | Italy passport holders can visit 17 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 469 | Italian hosts 80 more foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 886,053.
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Useful Information
- Rome to Ottawa: 11969.18 km (7437.30 mi)
- Travel time: 24 hours 56 minutes
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