African Countries Visa-Free for Canadian Citizens

As of 2024, Canadian passport holders can enter the following African countries without a visa for tourism or business (typically 30–90 days). Always verify current rules before travel.

• Botswana – 90 days
• Eswatini – 30 days
• Lesotho – 90 days
• Malawi – 90 days
• Mauritius – 90 days
• Mozambique – 30 days (visa on arrival also available)
• Namibia – 90 days
• Seychelles – 90 days (visitor’s permit on arrival)
• South Africa – 90 days
• Zambia – 90 days
• Zimbabwe – 90 days (visa on arrival also available)

Notes

• Passport must be valid 6+ months with blank pages.
• Return/onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested.
• COVID-19 requirements vary; check Travel.gc.ca.
• eVisa or visa on arrival available for many others (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Egypt, Morocco, etc.).

Canada’s visa-free access in Africa is concentrated in Southern and Eastern Africa.