
Canada visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Citizens of the United Kingdom need an e-visa to travel to Canada. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $64, government fee included.
For citizens of the United Kingdom: the passport opens 115 countries visa-free; London — Ottawa: ≈ 5,360 km, about 7 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a Canada visa cost for citizens of the United Kingdom?
Can I travel to Canada without a visa on a United Kingdom passport?
No: citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $64, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaCanada visa rules at a glance
- With a United Kingdom passport you can visit 115 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 32 with an e-visa; 19 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the United Kingdom passport ranks 34th of 199.
- United Kingdom passport: visa-free access to 115 countries; Canada passport: 113.
- Citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada can travel together visa-free to 110 countries, for example: Belgium, France, Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Denmark, Andorra, Monaco, Czech Republic, Norway, Slovenia, and Austria.
- A language both countries share: English.
- Citizens of Canada, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to the United Kingdom. United Kingdom visa for citizens of Canada
Travelling to Canada: good to know
- London — Ottawa: about 5,360 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 7 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −7 hours.
- Local time: London 12:00 — Ottawa 05:00.
- Local currency: Canadian Dollar.
- Languages: English and French.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ CA$1.41.
- Canada is the 88th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the United Kingdom.
- United Kingdom has an embassy in Canada — contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during the trip.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the United Kingdom:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Canada
Visa rules for Canada for citizens of countries bordering the United Kingdom:
Official portal: www.canada.ca
How to get a Canada visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a Canada visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: London — Ottawa?
About 7 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 5,360 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with Canada?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −7 hours.
Do citizens of Canada need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Canada, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to the United Kingdom.
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