180 days per entry· Visa exemption (eTA required for air)

Check with the embassy for passport validity rules.

A return or onward ticket may be checked at the border as part of demonstrating a genuine short visit; no minimum passport validity beyond the stay itself is officially required, though airlines commonly ask for at least 6 months as their own policy.

You should have No fixed official amount is published for a short visit; sufficient funds for the length of stay may be requested at the border..

No routine arrival registration is required for an ordinary short stay tourist beyond the eTA (for air travel) and standard passport control.

Check with the embassy for overstay penalties.Governed by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. On conviction by indictment, a fine of up to CAD 100,000 or up to 5 years imprisonment, or both; on summary conviction, a fine of up to CAD 50,000 or up to 2 years, or both, though ordinary tourist overstays are typically handled administratively rather than criminally. Status restoration is available if applied for within 90 days of losing status, provided the traveler still meets the requirements of the status held and has not been issued a removal order. An overstay stays on record with IRCC and CBSA and is considered in any future visa, permit, or residence application.

Declare cash above CAD 10,000 or the equivalent must be declared to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Failure to declare can result in seizure of the funds, a penalty of 5% to 50% of the seized amount, and a permanent infraction record affecting future IRCC applications..

A short stay can sometimes be extended before it expires by applying to IRCC; status restoration, described above, is the separate route if the deadline is already missed.

Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate before you fly.