Check passport acceptance
Use the linked authority's guidance to confirm the conditions that apply to your document and trip.
Check whether your passport is accepted
IRCC says it does not accept any passport issued by Somalia. A visitor visa in that passport will not make the document acceptable. Ask IRCC which alternative travel documents it accepts before making plans.
Confirm any exception or existing permission before travel
Use the linked authority's guidance for your trip to Canada. Contact the authority responsible for the restriction if your situation is unclear. Do not treat an application or appointment as permission to travel.
Canada entry questions
Do citizens of Somalia need a visa for Canada?
Passport acceptance restrictions apply to ordinary passport holders from Somalia visiting Canada. Canada does not accept any passport issued by Somalia, even with a visitor visa. Ask IRCC which alternative travel documents it accepts before booking.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Canada’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Read the travel restriction
IRCC says it does not accept any passport issued by Somalia. A visitor visa in that passport will not make the document acceptable. Ask IRCC which alternative travel documents it accepts before making plans.
Check Canada’s official entry requirements
Confirm the rule for your citizenship, passport or travel document, U.S. status and arrival mode.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Canada with an ordinary Somalia passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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