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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Myanmar citizens need a visa for Canada?

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Myanmar citizens need a visa to enter Canada. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Myanmar vs Canada: passport comparison

Myanmar

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #179 · mobility 71.8

Canada

117

visa-free countries

Global rank: #32 · mobility 167.2
9

countries both Myanmar and Canada can enter visa-free together

Myanmar + Canada: passport compatibility

31%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Myanmar and Canada travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
135 access differs

Where Myanmar and Canada can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (9)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Myanmar is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Myanmar → Canada

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Myanmar → Canada rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1passports gained easier entry to Canada
0passports saw Canada tighten its rules
2rule changes for the Myanmar passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Canada: good to know

Ottawa

Capital

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Myanmar goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Canada

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Myanmar citizens need a visa for Canada?
Myanmar citizens need a visa to enter Canada. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Myanmar or Canada?
The Canada passport is stronger: 117 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Myanmar #179, Canada #32.
Where can Myanmar and Canada citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Canada?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Myanmar and Canada?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Myanmar passport ranking

Where else the Myanmar passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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