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Canada Visa Requirements for Poland Citizens

eTA Required

Entry Requirements Summary

Poland citizens are visa-exempt but must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA, $7 CAD) when flying to Canada. No eTA is required for travel by land or sea.

Polish citizens are visa-exempt but need an eTA when flying to Canada.

Requirements summarized from IRCC's official lists. Data last reviewed: . Criminal admissibility is governed by IRPA s.36.

Documents Required

  • Valid Polish passport
  • eTA (if flying)
  • Proof of funds
  • Return or onward ticket

Processing Time & Application

Estimated processing time: eTA: usually approved in minutes; can take several days if documents are requested

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Processing times from Poland

IRCC publishes processing times by the country you apply from. These are its published figures for applications made from Poland.

Visitor visa (outside Canada)36 days

IRCC bases these figures on how long most complete applications recently took. Your own application can take longer.

IRCC figures last updated June 10, 2026. Check the official IRCC tool

Pathways from Poland

A visitor visa or eTA covers a short trip. If you are thinking about studying, working, or staying permanently, the route depends on your own age, education, language scores and work history rather than on your nationality. Start with the tools below to see which programs fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Poland citizens need a visa to visit Canada?
No visa is required, but Poland citizens need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization, $7 CAD) when flying to Canada.
How long can Poland citizens stay in Canada as visitors?
Visitors are typically allowed to stay up to 6 months. The exact length is determined by a CBSA officer when you arrive.
What documents do Poland citizens need to enter Canada?
Valid Polish passport, eTA (if flying), Proof of funds, Return or onward ticket
How long does a visitor visa from Poland take?
IRCC's published processing time for a visitor visa application made from Poland is 36 days, as of June 10, 2026. It applies to complete applications, and your own case can take longer. Check IRCC's processing-times tool for the current figure before you apply.